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Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
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.
About Us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Details
Date posted
22 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
331-L18040625
Job locations
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road, Lancaster
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
Job Description
Job 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/
Job Description
Job 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/
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and or knowledge
* Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current, live Professional Registration
* Master's Degree or, equivalent demonstrable experience, skills and knowledge
* Management training/leadership course
* Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the speciality
* Relevant clinical and management experience
Desirable
* Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health) Degree or equivalent Diploma with experience in this field
* Member of specialist interest groups and networks locally and nationally
* Possess a relevant H&S qualification or be prepared to obtain such qualification within 6 months of commencing post
Experience
Essential
* Significant post graduate experience
* Experience of working in an Occupational health setting
* NHS Occupational Health experience
* Experience of budgetary management and setting
* Experience leading multidisciplinary teams at a management level
Desirable
* Experience of leading a MDT case management model
Aptitude and ability
Essential
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with managers and staff at all levels
* Ability to work without supervision or guidance using their own initiative to solve complex multi stranded problems
* Ability to deal with highly complex, sensitive and distressing situations, assessing and recommending courses of action
* Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to work under pressure
Person Specification
Essential
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with managers and staff at all levels
* Ability to work without supervision or guidance using their own initiative to solve complex multi stranded problems
* Ability to deal with highly complex, sensitive and distressing situations, assessing and recommending courses of action
* Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to work under pressure
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road, Lancaster
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road, Lancaster
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
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