Senior Project Nurse For Research

Job overview This is an exciting and rare opportunity for an Occupational Health Nurse to join the team and help to provide clinical service provision.
In addition to Occupational Health nursing, our multi-disciplinary team includes occupational physicians, an occupational therapist, occupational physiotherapist and we work closely with STH's staff physiotherapy and psychology services, and a wider Health & Wellbeing team in STH.We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic nurse, who is passionate about learning about occupational health and providing and delivering a high quality service that meets the needs of the clients.
Both full time and part time applications will be considered.
Main duties of the job The post holder will: Provide effective day to day professional advice across the service.Provide the highest standard of clinical care, ensuring that all clinical standards are met and where necessary taking appropriate corrective action.Provide a visible, accessible and knowledgeable presence in the service to whom service users and managers can turn for assistance, advice and support.Provide support and OH services to off site clinics.
Working for our organisation You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves.
The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff.
This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.Sheffield Occupational Health Service is proud to be a business unit of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH), one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts.We provide a comprehensive service to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, other NHS Trusts within South Yorkshire, Private hospitals, the primary care workforce in Sheffield and Rotherham, and to the health care students in both Universities in the city, a total patient population approximately 50,000.
We also provide services to other employers on a limited or ad hoc basis, covering a wide range of local industries from foundry work to schools.
We provide Consultant Occupational Physician input to a number of neighbouring NHS OH services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.For those who are currently employed by the Trust as a Registered Nurse, you should instead apply through the Staff Nurse Transfer process via your line manager.If you are a Newly Qualified applicant and are due to qualify before 30 June 2025, you should contact the recruitment team on ****** and the team will advise further.If you are due to qualify between July and December 25, please apply on our specific Newly Qualified Staff Nurse advert which will be live in March 25.
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria RGN qualified with valid NMC extensive post registration experience in the NHSBe able to provide evidence of continual professional development since qualification.
Experience Essential criteria Relevant experience of working within an acute hospital setting.Experience of vaccine administrationExperience of supervising junior nursing staff.An understanding of issues affecting the NHS HR and Occupational Health Agendas.European Computer Driving License or equivalent IT experience.
Desirable criteria Experience of Occupational Health Nursing in the NHS Further Training Essential criteria Willingness to undertake any further training/development as identified by service need and in annual appraisal.
Desirable criteria Basic Counselling Course Venepuncture skills Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential criteria Excellent communication skills with all disciplines– written and verbal.Experience of data gathering.
Shows sensitivity to the needs of others.Able to build credibility quickly and to work with all grades of staff within the Trust.Able to respond alone to unexpected emergency situations.Able to work on own initiative.
Other Factors Essential criteria Car owner/driverWillingness to work across different sites.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology.
When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete.
The personal statement is exactly that; personal.When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac.
You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.
All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed.
In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.For more information about our organisation and the opportunities available, please visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download Job Description (PDF, 176.4KB) PS (PDF, 216.4KB) Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB) Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB) Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB) Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB) Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB) A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact NameTracy BennettJob titleOH Clinical Nurse ManagerEmail ****** number0114 271 4737Additional informationApplications and inquiries are welcomed from interested applicants.
If you would like an informal discussion please contact Michelle Cottam at ****** to arrange an appointment.For further details / informal visits contact:Michelle CottamSenior Specialist Occupational Health PractitionerEmail: ******Telephone : 01142714737