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Job summary

Main area
Occupational Health
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
3 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
193-7804662CORB7-OHNURSE
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Occupational Health department, Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior OH Nurse Advisor

NHS AfC: Band 7

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 works as Senior Nurse Adviser with demonstrable breath of experience in Occupational Health and is responsible for the delivery of client-focused programmes of care. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the needs of the employing organisation are met in a way which addresses the complex and changing health and wellbeing needs of the client group in their workplace. The post holder will support the OH nurse manager in the smooth running of the department on a day to day basis. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of Occupational Health clinic's which focus on case management following referral to the department.

Demonstrates specialist skill and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic, clinical, leadership and management development. Work as an excellent role model for professional practice.

Demonstrate expert ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a range of clients using an evidence-based and client–centred approach to practice.

To work effectively with employees, their Managers and Human Resources to help facilitate the return to work of staff that have ill health or sickness absence problems through the design and implementation of client focused rehabilitation programmes.

Refer to the job description for the full duties 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

Assist the Occupational Health (OH) Nurse Manager in the day to day management of the provision of occupational health services to customers coordinating services and acting up in their absence when necessary.

 Assist the OH Nurse Manager to ensure that the customers and clients receive an effective occupational health service. Meeting the needs of the customer whilst working within the boundaries of the service level agreement or contract and adopting a patient focused approach in service delivery.

Demonstrate excellent personal communication. Establish and maintain effective two-way communication channels with individuals and groups. Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others with regard to ethical and legal issues affecting both the employer and employee.

Refer to the job description for the list of the main responsibility of the role.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse who holds a recordable/registered Occupational Health Nurse qualification for example, Accredited specialist public health community nurse (OH) to Degree level on part 3 of NMC register OR Equivalent
  • Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable criteria
  • Training in managing of complex Occupational health referrals

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post qualification experience including in acute settings
  • Demonstrable breath of experience as a qualified practicing Occupational Health Adviser.
  • Broad experience in Occupational health managing complex cases
  • Evidence of leading and supporting other to enhance their own performance
  • Demonstrates excellent team working
  • Up to date knowledge of current statutory regulations and guidance documents
  • Experience in delivering clinics via a range of communication methods including on site in person or remote via telephone or video consultation
Desirable criteria
  • Experience within both NHS & Private Sector Occupational Health fields
  • Experienced in managing complex mental health related referrals

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates ability to place client at centre of care.
  • Proven listening and counselling skills
  • Demonstrates ability to think laterally, creatively and innovatively to enhance patient care
  • Experience of risk assessment.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Florence Nightingale FoundationNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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

This vacancy may close early due to the application cap imposed.
Candidates to be capped at 30 applications for each whole time equivalent position being recruited to.

Documents to download

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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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