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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
About
The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in teaching and research.
Find out more about the Trust on their web-site at www.ouh.nhs.uk
Watch how OUH goes about delivering compassionate excellence on the ouhnhs YouTube channel
Contact
- Address
- Oxford Univ Hosps NHS Foundation Trust
- OUHC HR Department,
- 3rd Floor Unipart House Business Centre
- Garsington Road
- Oxford
- Oxfordshire
- OX4 2PG
- Contact Number
- 01865 741186
Occupational Health Advisor Trainee
Closed for applications on: 28-Jan-2025 15:56
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 28-Jan-2025 15:56
Key details
Location
- Site
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , John Radcliffe Hospital
- Address
- Headley Way
- Town
- Headington
- Postcode
- OX3 9DU
- Major / Minor Region
- Oxfordshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8am to 4pm Monday to Friday)
Salary
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- Occupational Health Adviser Trainee
- Interview date
- 10/02/2025
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
As an Occupational Health Adviser Trainee, you will be part of a professional team delivering high-quality, customer-focused health and wellbeing services. Your role will involve providing timely treatment and advice to staff and managers, in line with DH guidelines and legislation, to support the Trust’s wellbeing agenda. You will manage Occupational Health Clinics and a designated caseload, offering comprehensive and confidential services. COHWB serves both Trust staff and external organisations, focusing on reducing sickness absence and boosting productivity. Under clinical supervision, you will work towards achieving Occupational Health Adviser nursing competencies.
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The Occupational Health Adviser Trainee will be able to:
Support the health and wellbeing of employees and contracted staff, delivering services such as pre-placement health clearance, risk management, and exposure-related advice.
Develop skills to deliver comprehensive clinical services, including pre-employment screening, risk assessments (e.g., latex and pregnancy), and managing sharps and exposure injuries in line with national guidelines.
Administer routine vaccinations, managing infectious disease outbreaks, and performing venepuncture.
Assist in the development and implementation of occupational health policies, procedures, and protocols, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices.
Collaborate with clinical professionals, provide advice, management reports, and participate in case discussions. Maintaining effective communication with supervisors, managers, and clients is essential to ensure seamless service delivery.
Contribute to training and education by sharing knowledge through learning programs and health promotion workshops while supporting the professional development of team members.
Align clinical practice with evidence-based guidelines. Administrative duties include managing and securing clinical records, participating in audits and research, and contributing to service development initiatives by collecting and reporting routine data.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Occupational Health Adviser Trainee will be able to:
Support the health and wellbeing of employees and contracted staff, delivering services such as pre-placement health clearance, risk management, and exposure-related advice.
Develop skills to deliver comprehensive clinical services, including pre-employment screening, risk assessments (e.g., latex and pregnancy), and managing sharps and exposure injuries in line with national guidelines.
Administer routine vaccinations, managing infectious disease outbreaks, and performing venepuncture.
Assist in the development and implementation of occupational health policies, procedures, and protocols, evaluating their effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices.
Collaborate with clinical professionals, provide advice, management reports, and participate in case discussions. Maintaining effective communication with supervisors, managers, and clients is essential to ensure seamless service delivery.
Contribute to training and education by sharing knowledge through learning programs and health promotion workshops while supporting the professional development of team members.
Align all clinical practices with evidence-based guidelines.
Carry out administrative duties including managing and securing clinical records, participating in audits and research, and contributing to service development initiatives by collecting and reporting routine data.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification.
Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
To note: Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.
When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially your supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job's requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write your statement to show why you are interested in the role and how you would be a valued member of the team/OUH employee.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Willing to undertake training in Occupational Health degree
- Can perform venepuncture
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of occupational health in an NHS environment
- Excellent written communication skills demonstrated throughout application
Desirable criteria
- Experience in working in Occupational Health/Travel Medicine
- Clinical skills including spirometry
- Experience working in the NHS
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Christina Evriviades
- Job title
- Head of Occupational Health
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07957873265
- Additional information
For more information please contact:
Christina Evriviades
07957873265
No longer accepting applications
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