Occupational Health Specialist Lead Nurse

Job overview

Working with the Head of Wellbeing & OH to manage, develop the provision of an efficient, effective and professional Occupational Health (OH) Service and be involved in all aspects of its service delivery to promote and maintain a high degree of physical, mental and social well-being for all employees of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust.

Work with the Head of Wellbeing & OH to develop and implement collaborative working model across  Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services.

Provide quality healthcare to employees by continually advising staff and management on the protection of employees against any physical or environmental health hazards which may arise from their work or from the conditions in which that work is undertaken.

The post holder will line manage a group of Occupational Health nurses and  hold a  clinical caseload themselves, as well as leading and influencing the development and implementation of organisation and departmental policies and procedures

Main duties of the job

Working with the Head of Wellbeing, to manage, organise and develop the provision of an efficient, effective and professional Occupational Health (OH) Service and be involved in all aspects of its service delivery to promote and maintain a high degree of physical, mental and social well-being for all employees.

Work with the Head of Wellbeing & OH to develop and implement collaborative working model across the trust.

Provide quality healthcare to employees by continually advising staff and management on the protection of employees against any physical or environmental health hazards which may arise from their work or from the conditions in which that work is undertaken.

The post holder will line manage a group of Occupational Health nurses  and hold a  clinical caseload themselves, as well as leading and influencing the development and implementation of organisation and departmental policies and procedures.

Provide professional nursing leadership, direction, advice and take professional responsibility for the OH clinical activity, promoting the highest professional standards in a quality learning environment whilst contributing to the development, delivery and achievement of the service's objectives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/