Job Description
Job Group: / Nursing & MidwiferyJob Title: /
Staff Health and Well-being Nurse Advisor
Existing Grade:
/Band 5
Directorate: / Workforce and Organisational DevelopmentUnit: / Staff Health and Well-being
Reports to: / Nurse Manager
Accountable to: / Nurse Manager
Date:
Job Purpose:
· To deliver an exemplar Staff Health and Wellbeing service in accordance with DH guidelines and current legislation.· To support the Trust’s staff well being agenda by delivering timely and proactive treatment and advice to both staff and managers
· To deliver a highly visible, proactive, comprehensive and clinically sound staff well being nursing service to employees of xxx and external businesses, with a focus on reducing sickness absence and increasing workforce productivity by supporting and rehabilitating staff within the workplace
· To support the Nurse Manager in the development and delivery of a staff well being service that is flexible, autonomous and embeds the Trust’s staff well being agenda
· Under clinical supervision to achieve the Occupational Health nursing competencies (based on the RCN competency framework)
Key Dimensions
· With minimum guidance and supervision, participate in the provision a full range of Staff Health and Wellbeing services as described under the six NHS core OH services; prevention, timely intervention, rehabilitation, health assessments for work, promotion of health & well-being and teaching & training
· Using a case management approach, assist in reducing sickness absence and increasing productivity by working as part of a multi-professional team, managing a caseload of approximately 1,000 – 1,500 Trust employees
· Provide advice to managers and staff in relation to work, health and well-being issues
· Work in partnership with the HR Business Partners, colleagues within the Staff Health and Wellbeing Department, clinical and corporate directorates to deliver the staff well being agenda by reducing sickness absence and increasing workforce productivity
· Participate in the development of policies and procedures appropriate to the needs of the Staff Health & Wellbeing department under the direction of more senior personnel
· Assist the Nurse Manager in the supervision and mentoring to OH Assistants and nursing students
· The nature of this post will require travel off site, often with equipment, therefore independent mobility is essential
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Clinical
§ Managing own clinical caseload, decide on priorities in the care setting for a range of clients
§ Assist in the delivery of a comprehensive range of clinical services required under the six core NHS OH core services to the Trust and external businesses
§ Through high visibility in allocated clinical areas of responsibility, establish a proactive relationship with HR Business Partners, managers and employees, to address work, health and well-being issues
§ Work collaboratively with other clinical professionals within the Staff Health and Wellbeing department, via two way referral, provision of advice and management reports, and case management / discussion as appropriate
§ Work closely with Staff Health and Wellbeing Assistants and learners providing support, supervision and mentoring as required
§ Ensure comprehensive clinical records are kept for all employee contacts, in both written and electronic format (OPAS) as appropriate; provide feedback to managers and health professionals as appropriate
§ Proactively engage in work, health and well-being activities / initiatives including corporate updates e.g. Induction
§ Maintain effective communication with clients, managers and other professionals to ensure a seamless service is delivered
§ Positively participate in changes and improvements to services within the Staff Health and Wellbeing department
§ Support the Nurse Manager with the development of policies, procedures and guidelines for the Staff Health & Well Being department, Trust and external businesses by contractual agreement
§ Represent the Staff Health and Wellbeing department at relevant Trust and external business meetings as required
Education
§ Share own knowledge and experience and contribute to programmes of learning, to develop the professional knowledge and skills of other professionals within the Staff Health and Wellbeing department in relation to clinical services and well-being issues
§ Participate in health promotion and well-being workshops and learning/ training initiatives
§ Ensure own personal development to keep abreast of current developments within OH nursing and engage in the appraisal process
Audit, research and service evaluation
§ Ensure all clinical practice is evidence based
§ Participate in clinical audit service provision evaluation
§ Participate in projects and relevant research within OH nursing
§ Contribute to future Staff Well Being service developments and initiatives
Information management
§ Ensure all client records are stored appropriately and safely and according to statutory requirements
§ Ensure all activity is recorded on OPAS for management reporting and invoicing
§ Participate in the provision of evidence in relation to the OH nursing service delivery in line with requirements of SEQOHS, CQC, HSE, NHSLA etc
§ Provide reports to Head of Staff Health & Wellbeing / Nurse Manager as requested
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internally
§ Line Manager / Head of Staff Health & Wellbeing
§ All other clinical and non-clinical staff within the SH&WB department
§ Staff throughout the HR Directorate & colleagues in other Directorates
§ Chief Nurse
§ HR Business Partners
Externally
§ Employee Assistance Provider
§ External businesses and contracts
§ Colleagues in other NHS organisations
§ Other external agencies as required
All Job Holders are required to:
§ Work to the Trust values - Put patients first, Take ownership, Respect others, Be positive.
§ Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities etc.
§ Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.
§ Attend statutory, essential and mandatory training.
§ Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff. All members of staff are required to comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
§ Comply with the Corporate Governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust.
§ Comply with the codes of professional conduct set out by the professional body of which registration is required for the post.
§ Ensure they are familiar with the Risk Management Framework, follow policies, procedures and safe systems of work, make known any hazards or risks that they identify and take all necessary actions to reduce risk.
§ Ensure the welfare and safety of children within their care. This includes staff who come into contact with children and families in the course of their work as well as those staff who have a specific role with children and families.
§ Ensure they attend Child Protection training at the appropriate level within the specified time frame.
§ Maintain the prevention and control of infection and fully comply with all current Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.
§ Take responsibility for any records that they create or use in the course of their duties, in line with the Public Records Act and be aware that any records created by an employee of the NHS are public records and may be subject to both legal and professional obligations.
Note
This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive and is not intended to be totally comprehensive. It may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. This job description is to be read in conjunction with all current Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust policies, procedures & guidelines.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
STAFF WELL BEING ADVISOR BAND 5
ATTRIBUTES /ESSENTIAL
/DESIRABLE
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
/ · Post general registration experience with sound clinical knowledge and evidence based practice· Up to date awareness and understanding of the NHS strategy and agenda, national directives, other DoH and HSE legislation and all governance aspects, but with a specific emphasis on work, health and well-being issues
· Awareness of risk assessment and clinical audit
· Interest in OH, H&S and health promotion
· IT Literate
· Knowledge of Health & Safety law
· Knowledge of current Occupational Health / Wellbeing issues / Experience of working in an Occupational Health / Wellbeing setting
QUALIFICATIONS
/ · Current Registration with NMC as Registered Nurse (Adult)· Educated to degree level or equivalent
· Willing to undertake training in health surveillance
· Evidence of recent CPD / Experience or qualification in Travel medicine / Occupational Health
· Assessment skills
· Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others as required
· Ability to work unsupervised and independently and use own initiative and work as part of a multi-professional team
· Ability to deal sensitively with clients health needs and maintain confidentiality
· Good communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to demonstrate fluency and clarity, to impart sensitive information to clients, managers and other professionals whilst maintaining confidentiality boundaries
· Commitment to achieving personal, departmental and organisational objectives
· Good organisational and interpersonal skills
· Advocacy skills / Experience of teaching, mentoring and presentation skills
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE /
MOTIVATION / · Role model the Trust’s values
· Ability to demonstrate a genuine interest in nursing within the specialty of OH / Wellbeing
· Be a team worker with ability to organise and prioritise own workload
· Able to cope under pressure and during transactional change
· Reliable and proactive team member
· Self motivated with ability to motivate others
· Flexible to complete work according to service requirements
· Flexible and positive approach to change
· Flexible to meet changing service requirements / Experience in changing environments