Go back
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Occupational Health Nurse

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

The Occupational Health & Wellbeing department have the opportunity to welcome a Band 5 nurse to join their clinical team at the Royal Cornwall hospital with experience in Dermatology ideally. The post holder will undertake a range of clinical activities including Skin assessments, immunisation assessments and administration as well as occupational health screening requirements. The post holders will contribute to the delivery of services on both NHS and non-NHS customers.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake a variety of clinical duties which will include, health screening activities (eg Spirometry, audiometry), venepuncture as well as administration of occupational related immunisations and Skin assessments.

The post holders will be required to drive throughout Cornwall Providing clinic visits, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential for the post.

This is a Full time post (37.5 hours per week)

About us

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

Details

Date posted

10 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-5811358

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

OH Department, Pendeen House

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Post registration experience in Dermatology, with sound clinical knowledge and evidence based practice

Up to date knowledge and understanding of the NHS strategy and agenda, national directives, other Department of Health and Health & Safety Executive legislation and all governance aspects; with a specific emphasis on workplace health and well-being

Knowledge of SEQOHS standards and requirements for accreditationAwareness of Health & Safety law, and able to demonstrate an understanding of risk assessment, its uses and implications together with associated health and safety implications

Understanding of clinical audit, IT Literate. Awareness of current Occupational Health & Wellbeing issues

Be willing to undertake further specialist training appropriate to this job as required.

Be able to problem solve and make decisions with a strong sense of customer focus

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post registration experience in Dermatology, with sound clinical knowledge and evidence based practice

Up to date knowledge and understanding of the NHS strategy and agenda, national directives, other Department of Health and Health & Safety Executive legislation and all governance aspects; with a specific emphasis on workplace health and well-being

Knowledge of SEQOHS standards and requirements for accreditationAwareness of Health & Safety law, and able to demonstrate an understanding of risk assessment, its uses and implications together with associated health and safety implications

Understanding of clinical audit, IT Literate. Awareness of current Occupational Health & Wellbeing issues

Be willing to undertake further specialist training appropriate to this job as required.

Be able to problem solve and make decisions with a strong sense of customer focus

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Currently Registered on Part 1 of the NMC register
  • Good General Eduational

Experience

Essential

  • Post Registration experience which demonstrates sound clinical knowledge and evidence based practice
  • Ability to work well in both team and on own iniative
  • IT Literate
  • Dermatology expereince

Desirable

  • Previouys recent NHS experience
  • Previous recent Occupational Health experience

practical and Intellectual skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

  • Practical skills such as Venepuncture and vaccinations
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Currently Registered on Part 1 of the NMC register
  • Good General Eduational

Experience

Essential

  • Post Registration experience which demonstrates sound clinical knowledge and evidence based practice
  • Ability to work well in both team and on own iniative
  • IT Literate
  • Dermatology expereince

Desirable

  • Previouys recent NHS experience
  • Previous recent Occupational Health experience

practical and Intellectual skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

  • Practical skills such as Venepuncture and vaccinations

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. 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.

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. 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

OH Department, Pendeen House

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

OH Department, Pendeen House

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Occupatioanl health Clinical Lead Nurse

Beth Howard

Beth.howard@nhs.net

01872252184

Details

Date posted

10 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-5811358

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

OH Department, Pendeen House

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)