Job summary
The Nurse Adviser will provide high quality nursing support to the occupational health team. The role will include pre-commencement and immunity screening, provision of an immunisation service, body fluid exposure assessment and management, infection control management, supporting and promoting the Trust health and wellbeing programme by organising and attending health promotion events and support of the annual staff flu programme. The Nurse Adviser will play a key role in the efficient day to day activities of the service and will interact with a multi-disciplinary team in a very busy clinical department, often dealing with highly sensitive and confidential cases.
Closing date: 18th July 2023
Interview date: 1st August 2023
Main duties of the job
Are you a nurse looking for an exciting career challenge, working in the heart of London for the largest NHS occupational health service in the country? Would you like to play a key role in providing expert advice on employee health and wellbeing? Are you considering occupational health nursing as a career or do you have experience of occupational health nursing and are looking to develop your existing knowledge? If so, this may be the position for you.
A career in the Occupational Health Service at Guy's and St Thomas' will give you the opportunity to learn from the best, thrive and be at the forefront of shaping the Occupational Health agenda in the UK. Join us and be part of a diverse, committed and exceptional team!
Main duties of the role:
Playing a key role in the day to day operational delivery of occupational health services to the Trust and commercial service users, ensuring high standards of service delivery and quality standards are met, including:
- Pre-commencement and immunity screening
- Provision of an immunisation service
- Management of body fluid exposures
- Infection prevention and control advice to staff
- Supporting and promoting the Trust health & wellbeing programme
For further details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification on our website.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
This is a large NHS occupational health service (OHS) employing a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, psychologists, health and wellbeing advisors, physiotherapists, dietitians, safety advisers, administrators and vocational rehabilitation support. The team is dynamic, committed and progressive and works to high standards of clinical and operational service delivery. The OHS was the first NHS OH service to achieve full SEQOHS accreditation in June 2011. We have successfully revalidated since.
The OHS offers a wide range of specialist services to the Trust, undergraduate medical, dental & nursing schools and sits within the Workforce Directorate. It leads on the Trust's award winning health and wellbeing programme and also provides contracted occupational health services to many external businesses with approximately 90,000 employees having access to the OHS.
Guy's & St Thomas' OHS invests in training & education for all staff and supports specialist registrars and registered nurses to work towards their professional specialist qualifications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work flexibly under the direction of the occupational health nurse (OHN) / senior occupational nurse (SOHN) and public health nurse manager within a multidisciplinary occupational health team to provide a smooth and effective running of the OHS
To recognise own limitations and the need for support from the multidisciplinary team when dealing with issues beyond current sphere of knowledge
To maintain and facilitate a client centred approach to providing holistic health care and advice in line with local and Trust protocols & procedures
To undertake clinical practice and provide advice in accordance with Trust and departmental protocols and policies
To provide continuity of care to clients throughout their contact with the OHS whenever possible
To maintain good working relationships and effective communication with clients, colleagues, managers and other professionals across the Trust and external organisations
To maintain appropriate accurate record keeping in line with Trust and local departmental policies and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act (2018)
To maintain, promote and support delivery of public health initiatives working closely and in partnership with colleagues in the Trust and external agencies
To promote and assist in the delivery of the Trust health and wellbeing programme through presentations, teaching sessions and attending organised sessions both within the Trust and at other establishments
To adhere to universal precautions at all times. Ensure precautions to minimise the risk of cross infection and the safe disposal of clinical waste are followed at all times
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work flexibly under the direction of the occupational health nurse (OHN) / senior occupational nurse (SOHN) and public health nurse manager within a multidisciplinary occupational health team to provide a smooth and effective running of the OHS
To recognise own limitations and the need for support from the multidisciplinary team when dealing with issues beyond current sphere of knowledge
To maintain and facilitate a client centred approach to providing holistic health care and advice in line with local and Trust protocols & procedures
To undertake clinical practice and provide advice in accordance with Trust and departmental protocols and policies
To provide continuity of care to clients throughout their contact with the OHS whenever possible
To maintain good working relationships and effective communication with clients, colleagues, managers and other professionals across the Trust and external organisations
To maintain appropriate accurate record keeping in line with Trust and local departmental policies and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act (2018)
To maintain, promote and support delivery of public health initiatives working closely and in partnership with colleagues in the Trust and external agencies
To promote and assist in the delivery of the Trust health and wellbeing programme through presentations, teaching sessions and attending organised sessions both within the Trust and at other establishments
To adhere to universal precautions at all times. Ensure precautions to minimise the risk of cross infection and the safe disposal of clinical waste are followed at all times
Person Specification
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in working in an acute ward environment, some of which will be at supervisory level
Desirable
- Experience in health screening / vaccination administration
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Confidence/ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with all levels of staff
- Flexibility to undertake tasks at short notice
- Organised with excellent time management skills
- Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to prioritise & meet deadlines
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance & a commitment to clinical supervision
- Ability to work across sites & at other locations as requested
- Strong commitment and enthusiasm
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance & a commitment to clinical supervision
- Ability to carry out CPR unaided.
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RGN(General Nursing) and NMC registration, part 1
- Evidence of personal development
Desirable
- Experience in occupational or public health nursing
Person Specification
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in working in an acute ward environment, some of which will be at supervisory level
Desirable
- Experience in health screening / vaccination administration
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Confidence/ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with all levels of staff
- Flexibility to undertake tasks at short notice
- Organised with excellent time management skills
- Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to prioritise & meet deadlines
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance & a commitment to clinical supervision
- Ability to work across sites & at other locations as requested
- Strong commitment and enthusiasm
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance & a commitment to clinical supervision
- Ability to carry out CPR unaided.
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RGN(General Nursing) and NMC registration, part 1
- Evidence of personal development
Desirable
- Experience in occupational or public health nursing
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).
