Clinical Nurse Specialist (Occupational Health)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Barnstaple seeks a part-time Occupational Health Nurse Advisor. The role involves delivering expert clinical services and contributing to the development of the Occupational Health team. Ideal candidates will have a specialist qualification in Occupational Health Nursing and demonstrable experience in the field. This position offers a flexible work schedule without bank holiday duties.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical services in Occupational Health.
• Contribute to leadership and development of others.
• Collaboratively meet the needs of the Occupational Health Service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Evidence-based practice

Clinical expertise

Occupational Health practice

Education

Specialist qualification in Occupational Health Nursing

Job description

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, to find out more.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Role Summary

We are seeking candidates with demonstrable experience of working in this specialist role within the OH service. It is essential to have/be working towards a specialist qualification in Occupational Health Nursing and be a self-starter with excellent organisational skills. It is also essential that the post holder(s) can demonstrate their ability to prioritise workload, and meet deadlines as well as maintain confidentiality at all times.

Previous applicants need not apply.

About the Role

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More detail about the role

Exeter Occupational Health Service is part of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and provides a comprehensive range of Occupational Health services to NHS staff and many non-NHS organisations.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to undertake the Clinical Nurse Specialist role of Occupational Health Nurse Advisor, joining part of the wider OH Team spanning both Eastern and Northern Services. This post will be responsible for the provision of specialist OHNA services ensuring a professional, efficient, accurate and timely service is provided to people.

There is one post available at Barnstaple Health Centre for 1 x part-time (15 hrs p/w). It is a permanent contract with a working pattern of Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:30. On occasion you may be asked to work between 07:00 - 19:00 depending on workstream and you may be asked to work in Eastern Services at times.

There is no bank holiday working.

The main priorities of this role are:

• Provision of expert evidence-based practice and clinical expertise in this specialist area.
• Experience as an Occupational Health practitioner with decision-making autonomy, responsibility and accountability within agreed guidelines and protocols, who contributes to the leadership, development and supervision of others.
• Collaboratively working with others or independently to meet the needs of the Occupational Health Service.
• An expectation the post holder(s) will also participate in the education and development of other staff members and assist with the development of clinical services and enhanced practice.

Working Pattern: Part-time 15 hrs/week Monday - Friday 08:30 - 16:30 (days to be discussed. No bank holiday working)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Lisa Tooby, Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist [e-mail] or Sarah Priestley, Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist [e-mail]. Alternatively, call or email: 01392 405800 [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.