An excitingopportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our SEQOHSaccredited service based at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The service is evolving and growing tomeet the needs of the organisations and contracts we serve. The successfulindividual will support us to provide a high-quality Occupational Health andWellbeing service. This will include the assessment, development,implementation and evaluation of Occupational Health and wellbeing activitiesand standards.
Main duties of the job To participate in the provision of a high-qualityOccupational Health and Wellbeing service to clients of Barnsley OccupationalHealth Service, including the assessment, development, implementation andevaluation of Occupational Health activities and standards.
To deliver specialist Occupational Health and Wellbeingadvice within the Trust and to external client groups as per agreed contractsand Service Level Agreements.
To promote Occupational Health and Wellbeing within theTrust and maintain an understanding and good working relationships with allclient groups.
To respond to the professional developments inOccupational Health Practice and Health and Safety Legislation.
To be aware of new initiatives and develop policies toensure that legal requirements are communicated effectively to clients tominimise health and safety risks.
About us We reserve the right to close positions early
We scoredbest in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork,compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey,the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make towork together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHSfor everyone
BarnsleyHospital is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work
We are proudof the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There hasnever been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and awe can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.
BarnsleyHospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who may require sponsorship underthe skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on theright hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Job responsibilities Job Description for Lead Specialist OH Occupational Therapist
Please refer to the attached Job Descriptionand Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
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Person Specification Experience Experience of supervising and motivating staff
Experience of developing and implementing National Guidance/Health and Safety Policy into Occupational Health Policy and procedure
Experience of gathering data and producing reports
Previous experience of Occupational Health in the NHS
Experience of successful budget management
Experience in developing evidence-based practice
Experience of working within a Vocational Rehabilitation Service
Lifestyle and Wellbeing experience
Coaching / mentoring experience
Other Factors Car owner/driver
Trust Values In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.
Qualifications BSc in Occupational Therapy with extensive registration
Willingness to work towards Masters level qualification or equivalent experience at senior level
Current HCPC Registration
Qualified to carry out standardized functional evaluations
Management qualification / Experience of staff management
Basic Counselling Course
Knowledge and Awareness Knowledge of Microsoft office and OH computer systems (ie OPAS / COHORT)
Willingness to undertake any further training development as identified in appraisal
Skills and Abilities Good communication skills - written and verbal
Good interpersonal skills necessary to build rapport and positive relationships
Able to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of others
Ability to manage personal emotions and stress when under pressure and provide empathy and support to others in stressful situations
Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development
Able to build credibility and trust quickly to work professionally with all grades of staff internally and externally
Ability to develop innovative thinking with regard to problem solving
Ability to work proactively in dealing with service delivery
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.
Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing
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