Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with Occupational Health or Practice Nurse experience to join an established in-house Nurse led Occupational Health Service at Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated (Band 5) Nurse who can demonstrate relevant experience within similar roles and can work within a multidisciplinary team to provide advice and support to Trust staff and managers.
The successful candidate will have opportunities for additional training and development to undertake the full remit of the post.
The Staff Health & Wellbeing Services at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust includes Occupational Health, Wellbeing, Mediation, Physiotherapy, Counselling and Psychological Services.
This role will be based at Rampton Hospital and the post holder will also be required to work flexibly between other Trust sites to meet service requirements.
This post is eligible for a Golden Hello payment of £2,750 for new starters who are external to the Trust. This is payable in 3 instalments over a 2 year period. This payment is only eligible to new starters who do not already hold a contract of employment with the Trust. This post also includes paid enhancements for unsocial hours working during night, weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will carry out a varied role, including immunisation assessments / clinics, venepuncture, pre-employment fitness assessment, advice to staff and managers, risk assessment-based health surveillance programmes, and blood exposure incident support and advice.
Possess the clinical skills needed to undertake activities including - venepuncture, spirometry, audiometric tests, skin surveillance, immunisations and other specialist screening procedures for the protection of staff health.
Maintain clinical practice and registration in accordance with NMC code. Be responsible for updating own professional knowledge in Occupational Health, including identifying and addressing professional needs.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire.
Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work autonomously by managing and prioritising the occupational health care of individuals and groups according to needs and risk assessments.
The post post-holder will have day to day responsibility for the provision of a comprehensive immunisation, screening and health surveillance programmes.
In association with Control of Infection, manage specific illnesses and infections associated with the workplace to maintain a safe clinical environment.
Undertake a range of confidential health surveillance, screenings, assessments and immunisation services for employees and prospective employees to determine their suitability for employment.
For a full range of responsibilities and role requirements please refer to the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work autonomously by managing and prioritising the occupational health care of individuals and groups according to needs and risk assessments.
The post post-holder will have day to day responsibility for the provision of a comprehensive immunisation, screening and health surveillance programmes.
In association with Control of Infection, manage specific illnesses and infections associated with the workplace to maintain a safe clinical environment.
Undertake a range of confidential health surveillance, screenings, assessments and immunisation services for employees and prospective employees to determine their suitability for employment.
For a full range of responsibilities and role requirements please refer to the job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an Occupational Health / Practice Nursing setting or similar area of practice.
- Demonstrate sound understanding and knowledge of occupational health practice
Desirable
- Wellbeing and Health Promotion experience
- Band 5 post registration experience
- Knowledge of risk management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC - 1st level Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development and application
Desirable
- Teaching / assessing qualification
- Clinical courses relevant to OH e.g. Spirometry, Audiometry, Venepuncture
Training
Essential
- oWillingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Desirable
- Venepuncture Audiometry Spirometry
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate sound understanding and knowledge of occupational health practice.
- Awareness of Infection Control & Health & Safety related issues relevant to occupational health.
- Quality issues and detailed understanding of clinical governance, audit and clinical effectiveness and their application to Occupational Health
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management processes
- Knowledge of Occupational Health in the NHS, and its role in providing services.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an Occupational Health / Practice Nursing setting or similar area of practice.
- Demonstrate sound understanding and knowledge of occupational health practice
Desirable
- Wellbeing and Health Promotion experience
- Band 5 post registration experience
- Knowledge of risk management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC - 1st level Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development and application
Desirable
- Teaching / assessing qualification
- Clinical courses relevant to OH e.g. Spirometry, Audiometry, Venepuncture
Training
Essential
- oWillingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Desirable
- Venepuncture Audiometry Spirometry
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate sound understanding and knowledge of occupational health practice.
- Awareness of Infection Control & Health & Safety related issues relevant to occupational health.
- Quality issues and detailed understanding of clinical governance, audit and clinical effectiveness and their application to Occupational Health
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management processes
- Knowledge of Occupational Health in the NHS, and its role in providing services.
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).
