Mental Health Nurse Specialist - Occupational Health

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a mental health nurse specialist with a passion for supporting adults with their mental health at work to join our friendly and supportive Occupational Health Team. As an experienced RMN you will have proven experience in working with adults with a wide range of mental health conditions, completing complex assessments independently and report writing as part of your role. As the lead nurse for Mental Health in the department, you will provide consultation and training to colleagues working in Occupational Health, as well as support with education for employers.

Avon Partnership Occupational Health Service (APOHS) is an NHS service hosted by UHBW, in partnership with North Bristol Trust & Sirona care & health. We provide a specialist service to the local health community in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire as well as providing services to other private and public sector organisations in the local and surrounding areas.

This is an exciting time to join our service as we take forward a new strategy to ensure our NHS people are safe, healthy and protected in their roles. We know that looking after their health and wellbeing in turn has a positive impact on the quality of patient care they can give. This post will be central to realising our vision by providing good quality mental health assessment and support for our NHS staff at work.

Main duties of the job

The post holder(s) will:

• Support and contribute to the effective provision of a high-quality Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service to Partners and external customers.
• Provide clinical expertise to maintain and develop high quality, evidence based occupational health services to Partners and external customers.
• Work autonomously and as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in audit and research related to the professional development of OH nursing.
• Maintain confidentiality in line with professional guidelines.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Date posted: 10 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 387-TS1025-GB

Job locations: Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, BS1 2NT

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• Significant experience in Mental Health Nursing post registration.
• Appropriate, senior level relevant experience with adults of working age equivalent to master's level.
• Experience of researching and drafting new policies and procedures.
• Experience of contributing to and leading projects and/or training.
• Knowledge of local and national mental health services and processes.
• Teaching/Mentoring qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable:

• Experience of independent assessments of clients with mental health needs.
• Experience of working in Occupational Health.

Aptitudes

Essential:

• Proven ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with a wide range of people.
• Demonstrate good leadership skills and a flexible, adaptable approach.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving balance between clinical work and other aspects of the post.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the mental health needs of adults in the workplace.
• Ability to travel between sites.
• Clear and effective presentation skills both orally and in writing.
• Ability to confidently use computer packages i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to produce own reports.

Qualifications and Training

Essential:

• RMN, Degree/Diploma in mental health nursing.
• Registered with NMC.
• Post graduate qualification of relevant specialty.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation.

Desirable:

• OH qualification.
• RGN Degree/Diploma.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address: Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, BS1 2NT

Employer's website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/