Occupational Health Nurse Advisor (Ohna)

Vacancy Information
This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.
Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.
Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.
Division / Department - People Services
Grade - Surrey Police Grade H / Sussex Police Grade 11
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - See Advert
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Forcewide
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.
In this role you will be working as an Occupational Health Nurse Advisor (OHNA) in the Occupational Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Service (OHWS) delivering a professional Occupational Health service for employees, by working with the wider OH team to meet this expectation. To Ensuring that the service user needs are met, targets achieved, and that the highest standard of clinical care and service are provided as a case manager undertaking health assessments.
The OHNA role involves undertaking face to face and telephone clinics to ensure smooth service provision, undertaking case management, health assessments/surveillance and immunisations, providing evidence-based advice and providing clear concise reports as set out in our Service Level Agreements and His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS).
You will be able to foster positive relationships with key stakeholders in the OHWS collaboration, including the wider OH team, and our collaborative partners we support (Surrey Fire & Rescue Service, and East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service) to help maintain good communications, and make recommendations for service improvements, where appropriate to the Clinical Lead and Head of Service.
The successful applicant will also help in the provision of robust processes to ensure that health assessments and health surveillance are provided, that that effective recall processes are in place. To also maintain a good knowledge of the latest legislative requirements, and Occupational Health guidelines and changes in practice, in line with the recognised professional bodies and maintain competencies in all tasks undertaken.
You may also be required to give presentations within the department, and to the services at large where a need is identified and assist in the development of presentations for this purpose.
Utilisation and experience of the OH database management system Cohort will be required to effectively input and recall data and complete reports.
Skills & Experience
ESSENTIAL
QUALIFICATIONS: A Registered Nurse with evidence of further study and ongoing professional development. A specialist OH Qualification and Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) registration is preferred, but relevant experience will be considered.
Participates in relevant training and maintains and develops own OH practice, taking responsibility for personal and professional development and competency.
Able to provide evidence of high standards of OH clinical work and report writing.
Competency in pre-placement health assessments and advice on fitness for work.
Excellent understanding of current OH issues and practice.
To be able to work as an independent practitioner who is confident and competent in practice.
Able to to travel and be confident working on their own in varying locations.
Able to demonstrable knowledge of good working practices and administrative procedures with good attention to detail and accuracy.
Have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, in order to deal courteously and effectively using sensitivity and tact with confidential issues, with the ability to convey ideas and advice in a clear and meaningful way.
To be able to work calmly under pressure, and respond flexibly to changing and sometimes challenging demands.
A team worker who supports others and promotes the departmental goals alongside colleagues.
Willing to help assist with the induction of other new colleagues and support their training and introduction to the service.
OH experience in a safety critical environment and experience in the Police or Fire and Rescue Services.
Vaccination, immunisation and venepuncture competency and experience (training will be provided for the right candidate).
Some previous experience and competency of health surveillance and fitness for work assessments.
Salary circa £43K to circa £50K including the local pay supplement 3, 4 or 5 days per week.
Core hours of 08:30-16:30 FTE = Surrey 36 hours / Sussex 37 hours 4 - 5 cases a day'
We welcome a discussion on working flexible hours.
Why Work With Us?
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme
• ongoing training
• flexible hours and some home working
NMC fee paid
For further information please contact:
Dan Gillard, Head of Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service:
dan.gillard@surrey.police.uk
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's really important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach and skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Further Information
Salary circa £43K to circa £50K including the local pay supplement
Core hours of 08:30-16:30 FTE = Surrey 36 hours / Sussex 37 hours 4 - 5 cases a day We welcome a discussion on working flexible / hybrid working.
5 cases per day
Hybrid working with 1 to 2 on-site days per week with the option of sites in Surrey or Sussex.
Training and attendance at conferences provided