Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 193-7744065COR
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Occupational Health Department
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Health Deputy Manager
NHS AfC: Band 8a
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality Occupational Health services through effective clinical governance and case management expertise.
They will work closely with the Associate Director Occupational Health and Wellbeing in the deliver high quality Occupational Health services to the Trust.
They will lead on the clinical governance function of the Occupational Health department with an initial key focus on coordination of work towards achieving SEQOHS accreditation within 12 months of being in post.
The post holder will act a key point of contact for Occupational Health related matters working with colleagues from across the Trust as required.
They will also support the other members of the Occupational Health team acting as a source of expert knowledge where advice / support is required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
Provide leadership and support to the OH team
Lead on clinical governance in the OH department including collating evidence required for SEQOHS accreditation and establishing a sustainable process for maintaining accreditation.
Manage their own case load of referrals
Ensure OH policies and procedures are reviewed and updated regularly
Line manage the Nurse advisor and administration teams
Provide cover for the OH department in the absence of the Associate Director Occupational Health and Wellbeing
Refer to the job description for a full outline of the role.
Working for our organisation
Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See the attached job description for a more detailed list of the duties and responsibilities of this role.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse on Part III of the NMC Register as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health)
- Management/Leadership qualification or equivalent experience at a senior level
Desirable criteria
- Educated to Masters Level or equivalent experience that equates to a masters level qualification
- Audit qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant / At least 5 years post registration occupational health nursing experience
- Significant / At least 3 years experience of leadership experience
- Significant audit experience
- Significant clinical governance / improvement experience
- Excellent understanding of SEQOHS accreditation standards/requirements
- Experience in managing Occupational Health IT systems
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Project Management experience
- Experience working with colleagues across local, regional and nationally forums within OH
- Experience of achieving SEQOHS accreditation
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge of occupational health and wellbeing legislation, policy and evidence based practice.
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Well developed people management skills including the ability to empower, motivate and inspire others encouraging them to develop to their full potential and manage performance
- Ability to think strategically and support the Occupational Health strategic direction
- Advanced Occupational Health practitioner skills
- Well developed analytical and problem solving skills
Desirable criteria
- Record of publication(s) and presentation(s) at local/ national/international level.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dwayne Gillane
- Job title
- Associate Director Occupational Health & Wellbeing
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 322 7634
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