Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
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Provide OH services and expert advice regarding fitness for work, suitability for employment, and rehabilitation in accordance with professional standards, legislation, and local policies.
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Develop and evaluate cost:effective health promotion activities for Council staff, schools, and external clients.
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Use specialist knowledge to advise peers, managers, and clients on complex health matters.
Communication
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Represent Health and Wellbeing Services in internal and external meetings, deputising for the line manager when required.
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Maintain accurate clinical notes in accordance with legislation and ethical standards.
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Liaise effectively with GPs, consultants, and other healthcare providers.
Partnerships and Corporate Working
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Collaborate with the line manager to design and deliver effective health initiatives for Council staff and external partners.
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Liaise with Occupational Health Physicians on complex referrals and ill health retirement cases.
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Actively participate in HR projects and support corporate health strategies.
Systems and Information
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Use OH software to maintain confidential patient records.
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Support information sharing and documentation between OH and Employment Support Services in line with legal and ethical standards.
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Contribute to performance data analysis and clinical audit to support attendance management and service improvement.
Strategic Contribution
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Work with HR colleagues to review and enhance attendance management processes.
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Contribute to planning, delivery, and evaluation of health promotion and public health initiatives across the Council.
Knowledge:
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Strong understanding of Occupational Health Nursing practices and services.
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In:depth knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and the Equality Act 2010.
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Understanding of evidence:based practice, clinical governance, and health promotion strategies.
Experience:
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Significant post:registration clinical experience in Occupational Health or equivalent.
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Proven experience delivering nurse:led OH services.
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Experience conducting health screening and surveillance.
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Demonstrated success in planning and delivering health promotion campaigns.
Skills:
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Ability to manage a clinical caseload independently.
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Strong clinical reasoning and decision:making skills.
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Skilled in delivering training and presentations.
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Excellent communication and problem:solving abilities.
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High level of digital literacy and report writing competence.
Qualifications:
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Registered General Nurse (RGN).
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Registered Occupational Health Nurse (Diploma or Degree:level).