Job summary
This is an exciting career opportunity for a motivated registered nurse to join our occupational health team. This opportunity is open to the rightcandidate which may be new to the specialty or those nurses who are experienced in occupational health. This is an ideal opportunity for keennurses wishing to develop in the specialty.
We are a close and supportive occupational health team based across three sites. Our aim is to deliver a high quality service to the staff membersat Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS foundation Trust delivering the service as well as some external contracts to local health care providers.
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust invests in it's workforce in many ways including through occupational health. The service is asignificant contributor to the health and wellbeing of the workforce
Main duties of the job
Assessment of pre-employment health questionnaires and decide on whether the applicant can be given medical clearance to work.
Undertake pre-employment health assessments as required in order to provide the recruiting manager with written advice and guidance on fitness to work or recommend specific modifications to the applicant's working conditions, working hours, or environment
Provide a listening ear for staff who refer themselves to the department, offering advice and signposting to internal or external support agencies
Advise and offer appropriate vaccinations and immunity tests for staff working in clinical areas and actively participate in the flu vaccination campaign.
To undertake the initial assessment and management of sharps injuries sustained by staff and discuss with senior nursing colleagues/Occupational Health Physician when appropriate and in line with department protocols
Ensure that individual's privacy and dignity are respected at all times
Influence and implement change in clinical OH practice.
Update and maintain staff health records ensuring confidentially of records in accordance with the Data Protection Act, Access to Medical Reports Act, and professional guidance
Maintain stock levels/ordering of pharmacy/pathology/NHS supplies
Liaise with other specialists and refer staff when required and as indicated in the Department policies and guidelines
Ensure that the equipment that is used is regularly calibrated, maintained and in working order
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Portfolio of a wide range of CPD activities related to specialist area including Venepuncture, CPR/anaphylaxis treatment
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
- Relevant accredited courses
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experienced in health promotion activities
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Occupational Health/Public Health experience
- Venepuncture/vaccination skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- IT literate and competent in using Microsoft Office programmes
Desirable
- Confident to chair or coordinate meetings or groups
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Portfolio of a wide range of CPD activities related to specialist area including Venepuncture, CPR/anaphylaxis treatment
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
- Relevant accredited courses
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experienced in health promotion activities
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Occupational Health/Public Health experience
- Venepuncture/vaccination skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- IT literate and competent in using Microsoft Office programmes
Desirable
- Confident to chair or coordinate meetings or groups
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).
