Occupational Health Nursing Advisor in St. Martin

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. To provide a range of clinical activities associated with the remit of the Occupational Health service and role of Advisor, this includes:

• Undertaking pre-placement health assessments for identified employee groups,including cases escalated by the Band 5 Clinic Nurse;
• Undertaking clinical OH assessments following manager or HR referrals andproviding evidence-based advice on fitness for work, adjustments, restrictions andreturn to work, with appropriate consent for assessment and report disclosure;
• Overseeing or undertaking risk-based staff immunisation and vaccinationprogrammes, including seasonal influenza vaccination, within competence andappropriate authorisation;
• Managing sharps or splash injuries in line with SoG protocols;
• Providing initial support following traumatic work-related events, recognising thelimits of own competence and arranging onward referral to appropriatepsychological or counselling services where indicated;
• Assisting with efficient contact tracing and follow up of employees exposed toinfectious pathogens during their work;
• Managing a caseload of referrals, triaging clinical priorities and escalating complexcases or concerns to the Head of Occupational Health or Occupational HealthPhysician as appropriate.
• Comply with any current Service Level Agreements or specific arrangementsregarding OH services.
• 2. To develop, oversee and evaluate risk-based health surveillance programmes forStates of Guernsey departments and associated clients, informed by workplace riskassessments and applicable legislation. Provide clinical review of abnormal findings,advise on follow-up and workplace controls, and support Band 5 staff deliveringsurveillance within assessed competence.
• 3. To work autonomously as a specialist Occupational Health Practitioner, managingcomplex cases and exercising professional judgement within own competence,seeking advice from the Head of Occupational Health or Occupational Health Physicianwhere clinically indicated. This includes analysing and interpreting complex clinicaland occupational information to advise on fitness for work, continued employmentand return to work, in accordance with relevant policies, guidance and legislation.
• 4. To line manage the allocated Band 5 Clinic Nurse, including induction, probationreview, regular supervision, annual appraisal, workload allocation, attendance andperformance management, with escalation to the Head of Occupational Health asappropriate. This includes identifying and supporting development needs, maintainingcompetency assessments and ensuring safe delegation within the individuals role andscope of practice.
• 5. To support agreed development pathways for Band 5 staff, including preparation forspecialist Occupational Health study where approved. This includes providing teachingand practice support within own qualifications and competence, and contribute toteam learning, service improvement and accreditation activity.
• 6. To assist with development, implementation and evaluation of written procedures forall departmental activities, leading on policy development work at the request of theHead of Occupational Health.
• 7. To ensure employees receive appropriate advice, screening, vaccination and follow up according to occupational risks, agreed protocols and States of Guernsey policies,including clinical oversight of relevant test results.
• 8. To liaise with primary care providers and specialists to obtain relevant clinicalinformation with appropriate consent. Share proportionate, work-focused advice withmanagers and HR in accordance with consent, confidentiality and informationgovernance requirements.
• 9. To oversee clinical equipment, medicines, vaccine storage and supplies, ensuringappropriate checks, maintenance and escalation of safety concerns in collaborationwith the wider team.
• 10. To maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in Civica OPAS G2 andsupport its effective use for referrals, assessments, reports, recalls and healthsurveillance. Contribute to clinical templates, workflow review, testing, staff trainingand data quality checks, escalating system or information governance concernsthrough agreed routes.
• 11. To undertake research, audit and quality assurance activity as determined by the Headof Occupational Health. Using OPAS G2 activity data and other relevant informationto support service evaluation, management reporting and improvement, protectingidentifiable clinical information.
• 12. To produce timely, accurate, evidence-based information for employees, managersand HR, and contribute to workplace wellbeing initiatives, health promotion andrelevant training.
• 13. To comply with Occupational Health and States of Guernsey policies, procedures andapplicable legislation, including confidentiality, consent and data protectionrequirements. Maintain safe infection prevention and control practice, reportincidents and near misses, and contribute to learning and improvement.
• 14. To maintain current NMC registration and meet revalidation requirements, supportedby continuing professional development, clinical supervision and reflective practice.Recognise and promptly escalate any concerns affecting safe practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• KEY CRITERIA
• Essential (minimum qualifications; skills and experience)
• 1. NMC Registration First Level Graduate Registered Nurse.
• 2. NMC Registration - Part 3 Public Health Specialist Occupational Health Practitioner registration.
• 3. Evidence of relevant CPD relevant to Occupational Health practice.
• 4. Proven track record of working effectively as a Specialist Occupational Health Practitioner.
• 5. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to present complex information to a range of stakeholders; accuracy in report writing and the ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesise data to inform such communications.
• 6. Competent use of electronic clinical record systems, with an understanding of data quality, confidentiality and digital workflows; willingness to develop proficiency in Civica OPAS G2.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

States of Guernsey

Address

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

ST. MARTIN

GY4 6UU

Guernsey

Employer's website

https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)