1 months contract with local authority
We are looking for an autonomous occupational health practitioner to join our nurse-led service team. The role involves providing clinical advice for occupational health case management and health promotion programs to the Council and contracted employers. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with the line manager and nursing team to ensure high standards of advice and guidance are provided to clients and managers. Additionally the role requires proactive engagement in health promotion activities and effective management of clinical risks within the occupational health risk and governance framework.
Responsibilities:
- Provide occupational health services advice guidance and support on work-related health matters to clients of North Yorkshire County Council.
- Contribute to the development delivery and evaluation of health promotion activities for staff within the Council and external clients.
- Utilize clinical skills and knowledge to provide specialist advice and support to peer groups staff clients and managers.
- Identify opportunities for process and service development to increase efficiency and promote proactive health promotion and illness prevention.
- Provide clinical and professional leadership advice and guidance to clinical and non-clinical staff in Health and Wellbeing Services.
- Participate in the clinical supervision process to ensure safe effective evidence-based advice and guidance is provided to managers.
- Ensure clinical standards are embedded in practice and monitored in accordance with the needs of the service.
- Engage in clinical audit according to departmental processes and requirements.
Requirements
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- Relevant professional qualifications and certifications
- Proven experience in occupational health and clinical practice
- Strong knowledge of legislation and policies related to occupational health
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Requirements: Proven experience in quality assurance and reviewing services for children and young people Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory safeguarding requirements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Commitment to championing the rights and well-being of children and young people