Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivatedSenior Occupational Health Nurse Advisorto join the Employee Health team at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our Employee Health team provides a comprehensive occupational health service to one of the largest community NHS trusts in London, supporting the health,wellbeingand safety of our workforce. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while working within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.

You will be a Registered Nurse with a Diploma, Degree or Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Occupational Health and have experience working within an occupational health environment.

You will have up-to-date knowledge of occupational health legislation, professionalguidanceand best practice, with the ability to apply this knowledge to deliver a high-quality, responsive service.

The successful candidate willdemonstratestrong clinical and leadership skills, together with excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities. You will be an effective communicator, confident using IT systems, and able to manage a varied workload with a flexible, proactive approach while working with minimal supervision.

Main duties of the job

Based atSt Charles Centre for Health & Care (W10 6DZ), you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality occupational health service across the Trust, supporting the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver occupational health services across multiple Trust locations as part of a peripatetic role.

• Travel to other Trust sites to ensure employees haveequitableaccess to Employee Health services.

• Manage a varied workload with minimal supervision whilemaintaininghigh professional standards.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide an effective,responsiveand person-centred occupational health service.

• Use your clinicalexpertise, communicationskillsand organisational abilities to support service delivery and promote staff wellbeing.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Health Nurse who enjoys working autonomously, values collaborative working and is committed to delivering high-quality care and advice to NHS staff.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health) Degree/MSc or equivalent certificate/degree/diploma

Desirable

• Teaching/Assessing/ qualification
• Community Practice teaching Cert or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Occupational Health experience

Desirable

• Occupational Health experience within a NHS setting
• Community Practice teaching experience post teaching certificate

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical oVenepuncture oWork Protection Immunisation programmes oWork health screening oCounselling skills oHealth Surveillance
• Advisory oSickness absence and rehabilitation oRisk assessment and risk management oKnowledge of current Health and Safety legislation oPresentation skills
• Managerial oRecruitment and selection oStaff development oMentoring oManaging staff oCo-ordination & organization of occupational health unit oReport writing oManagement and facilitation of meetings oExperience in managing resources oAudit

Desirable

• Policy writing
• Professional supervisor experience

Key Attributes

Essential

• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
• Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post
• Effective communication
• Self-development
• Ability to work alone and in a team.
• Flexibility /adaptability and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work/travel between sites

Person Specification
Education/Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health) Degree/MSc or equivalent certificate/degree/diploma

Desirable

• Teaching/Assessing/ qualification
• Community Practice teaching Cert or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Occupational Health experience

Desirable

• Occupational Health experience within a NHS setting
• Community Practice teaching experience post teaching certificate

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical oVenepuncture oWork Protection Immunisation programmes oWork health screening oCounselling skills oHealth Surveillance
• Advisory oSickness absence and rehabilitation oRisk assessment and risk management oKnowledge of current Health and Safety legislation oPresentation skills
• Managerial oRecruitment and selection oStaff development oMentoring oManaging staff oCo-ordination & organization of occupational health unit oReport writing oManagement and facilitation of meetings oExperience in managing resources oAudit

Desirable

• Policy writing
• Professional supervisor experience

Key Attributes

Essential

• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
• Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post
• Effective communication
• Self-development
• Ability to work alone and in a team.
• Flexibility /adaptability and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work/travel between sites

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust
Address

St Charles Centre for Health & Wellbeing

Exmoor Street

London

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

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