About Alliance for Better Care CIC

Alliance for Better Care CIC is a GP Federation that unites 47 NHS GP practices across 13 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care colleagues as well as their patients, to transform how healthcare is managed within the community.

As a membership organisation, our focus is to work in partnership with our members and help them to improve the provision of General Practices in the local area.

Our strength lies not just in our ability to connect all areas of primary care, but also in the way we support and strengthen the role primary care plays in the rest of the system. We’re a bridge between our practices and the wider healthcare network

We work with – and listen to – our GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships ensure that, together, we deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our communities. 

More about our organisation: www.allianceforbettercare.org

About our Occupational Health Service

Our Occupational Health Service is newly launched and is designed to prioritise employees’ health and wellbeing from the moment they start work.

The service caters for both internal staff and external clients and includes the full remit of Occupational Health practice including:

• pre-employment medical screening
• management referrals, interviews, and examinations
• vaccinations – including Tetanus / Polio / Diphtheria, Hepatitis B, and MMR

We are currently in a growth phase and our aim is to continue this growth by expanding our dedicated and experienced team in order to continue delivering an exceptional service for our staff and clients.

Our Values

• We innovate

If we can do something better, we should.

• We are honest

Even when it is difficult.

• We care

And put the patient first.

• We are inclusive

We listen and we act.

• We deliver

And we’re known to like a challenge!

Supervision

Regular supervisions on a one-to-one basis including an annual formal appraisal will be held with a line manager. If you are in a patient-facing role, you will also receive regular Clinical Supervisions with a Clinical Supervisor. 

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Access to NHS pension
• Bespoke training programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity pay
• NHS discounts
• Leadership Development Programme
• Salary sacrifice schemes – technology and electric vehicle
• Opportunities for secondments

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To lead on the development of evidence-based practice and organisation of the work of the department.
• To lead on the audit of clinical practice and procedures to monitor, evaluate and enhance the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of the Occupational Health Service.
• To assist with the continued development and promotion of the service
• To promote all aspects of Health, Safety and Welfare in all Occupational Health work undertaken

Departmental Responsibilities

• To lead on the development and implementation of organisational policies pertaining to Occupational Health.
• Working with the service leads to raise the profile of the service and develop relationships to enhance the engagement with the service.
• Regularly reviewing client resources e.g. handouts, resource lists and documental referral pathways
• Manage own time effectively.
• To implement and deliver inductions/teaching sessions as identified by clients or groups of individuals on various aspects of Occupational Health
• To assist with ensuring that the Occupational Health Service maintains accurate records and storage for its clients in accordance within legal requirements.
• To take responsibility for personal, professional development, keeping abreast of relevant changes and development of best practise. Ensuring knowledge gained is shared with colleagues.
• To assist with the induction and orientation of new Occupational Health staff.
• To act as an effective role model and mentor.

Clinical Responsibilities

• To work independently within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with NMC guidelines
• To work autonomously within a framework of clinical governance and clinical supervision prioritising the delivery of care based on a clinical assessment of individual needs.
• To develop programmes of care and advise on fitness to work for staff as part of own clinical caseload.
• To participate in the day-to-day delivery of internal and external services
• To participate in advising clients on individual health needs directly in relation to pre-employment screening and infection control issues
• To manage the referral of clients onto other professional disciplines as required.
• To manage and support staff following incidents of possible exposure to blood borne viruses. Planning and implementing individual care based upon clinical judgment and risk assessment.
• To maintain clear and accurate Occupational Health records and assist with producing statistical returns related to clinical work undertaken.
• Participate in the day-to-day delivery of internal and external services and contracts.
• To contribute to the safety and cleanliness of the department and ensuring appropriate disposal of clinical waste within the workplace in accordance with appropriate policy, procedure and guidelines.
• To assist in identifying specific health needs within groups
• To participate in delivering appropriate health promotion needs for individuals and groups.
• To respond in the event of a clinical emergency.
• To assist with the provision of statutory health surveillance of staff required under current legislation, reporting on general progress and around any cases of difficulty or need.
• To advise on and perform pre-employment screening based on assessment of individual’s health care needs and the risk factors identified within their working environment and where necessary referring for further OH clinical opinion where a range of options may be available to address employment issues.
• To assist in the production of pre-employment standards.
• To assist in the management of the Control of Infection issues amongst staff.
• To interpret laboratory information based upon clinical judgement, giving appropriate advice and information whilst liaising with appropriate agencies.
• To undertake individual vaccination and immunisation programmes as directed by the department, using own clinical judgement and evidence-based practice in accordance with national, local and department policies, conducting assessment of individual needs and providing education and advice to ensure informed consent.
• To carry out venepuncture on clients as per policy and procedure based on clinical judgement and as part of a planned individualised implementation of care.

Person specification: Senior Occupational Health Nurse/Advisor

Qualifications

Essential:

• Current registration with the NMC as a registered General Nurse (Adult) or Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Specialist Occupational Health Qualification or equivalent relevant experience of working in the speciality of Occupational Health at a senior level

Desirable:

• Report writing training
• Counselling qualification
• NEBOSH certificate/ diploma
• Teaching/mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential:

• Professional and legal knowledge in relation to fitness for work assessments and the writing of management feedback reports
• Policy, process and protocol development
• Competent in vaccine administration/storage and cold chain management
• Competent in venepuncture
• Case Management/fitness for work assessments
• Working within an Occupational Health or case management setting
• Proven report writing skills

Desirable:

• Health surveillance programmes
• Mentoring
• Delivering training and education programmes

Skills & Abilities

Essential:

• Proficient in complex fitness for work assessments
• Proficient in report writing
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Effective time management
• Ability to work on own initiative, unsupervised and independently whilst working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of mentoring junior team members

Behaviours & Values

Essential:

• Commitment to achieving personal, developmental and organisational objectives
• Innovative and creative when looking for solutions
• Persistent and resourceful
• Able to adapt approach and style to meet the needs of audience