Job summary
The post holder will be part of the Occupational Health Service based at University Hospitals Birmingham.
The post holder will contribute to improving the quality of working life by the effective provision of a comprehensive Occupational Health Service to the staff University Hospitals Birmingham and staff or students of organisations that have a contract with the occupational health service, promoting the health, safety and well-being of staff in line with the organisation's objectives. The post holder will, following a period of induction and assessment, be responsible for the management of immunisation and vaccination clinics. The post holder will be expected to be self-directed with the ability to prioritise their own work in their clinic role and will be supported by senior Occupational Health Advisors.
This is a post in the specialist field of occupational health, and the post holder will have the opportunity to undertake appropriate courses of study in order to develop their clinical skills and knowledge to fulfil the role of a Clinic Nurse in the first instance. The post holder will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital but from time to time the post holder may need to cross cover at the Birmingham Heartlands/Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals in the provision given by the Occupational Health Service.
Main duties of the job
Responsibility for Client Care
Ensure all new staff have a suitable standard of fitness for their proposed role; are made aware of the potential risks to health from their work and offered appropriate immunisation to protect them.
Organise and provide clinics to the service users as required. This may include immunisations/vaccinations, phlebotomy, spirometry, vision screening.
General health assessment and advice to both clients and managers.
Responsible for the safe use of equipment including calibration of technical equipment.
Responsible for maintaining stock control and for security of stock. This includes safe transportation of vaccines.
Perform a comprehensive assessment under the supervision of a qualified and experienced OH Nurse Practitioner of client needs following short- or long-term absence.
Provide first line confidential counselling for staff in relation to work and non-work-related issues, with referral to other agencies as appropriate.
Provide support to and/or refer on clients who are unable to return to work to the Occupational Health Medical Officer.
Assess any staff member following an exposure/sharps incident and take appropriate action. This may require the use of post exposure prophylaxis and referral to Occupational Health Medical Officer.
Follow up contacts of communicable diseases where indicated, taking appropriate action if necessary.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *RN-adult branch
- *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
Experience
Essential
- *Substantive post-registration experience
- *Knowledge of health risks to NHS staff and other service users
- *Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
Desirable
- *Experience in Occupational Health Nursing or equivalent (e.g. Practice Nursing).
- *Working knowledge of Occupational Health software such as Cority
- *Have relevant up to date knowledge, training, and experience of undertaking the role of an occupational health advisor or undertaking training
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to communicate effectively across a wide range of staff groups sometimes sensitive information identifying potential barriers to understanding
- *To have basic information technology skills
- *Able to take decisions independently and prioritise own workload act accordingly within professional guidelines
- *In times of demand some flexibility may be required around working hours/place of work to meet the needs of the service occasionally.
Desirable
- *Ability to undertake venepuncture.
- *Ability to administer immunisations
- *Ability to undertake spirometry/vision screening
- *Phlebotomy skills
- *Ability to assist in the development of, & deliver training in, health & safety education. Across a wide range of staff groups both large and small.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *RN-adult branch
- *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
Experience
Essential
- *Substantive post-registration experience
- *Knowledge of health risks to NHS staff and other service users
- *Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
Desirable
- *Experience in Occupational Health Nursing or equivalent (e.g. Practice Nursing).
- *Working knowledge of Occupational Health software such as Cority
- *Have relevant up to date knowledge, training, and experience of undertaking the role of an occupational health advisor or undertaking training
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to communicate effectively across a wide range of staff groups sometimes sensitive information identifying potential barriers to understanding
- *To have basic information technology skills
- *Able to take decisions independently and prioritise own workload act accordingly within professional guidelines
- *In times of demand some flexibility may be required around working hours/place of work to meet the needs of the service occasionally.
Desirable
- *Ability to undertake venepuncture.
- *Ability to administer immunisations
- *Ability to undertake spirometry/vision screening
- *Phlebotomy skills
- *Ability to assist in the development of, & deliver training in, health & safety education. Across a wide range of staff groups both large and small.
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
