Job summary
Support the development of the Occupational Health Service of the Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust under the guidance of the Senior Team making recommendations for service improvements, and contribute to any departmental policies and procedures.
In conjunction with other members of the team, ensure the provision and management of comprehensive occupational health programme for all staff ensuring that the occupational health needs of the Trust and other customers are met.
Some flexibility with hours will be required on occasions.
Hours of work 08:00-16:00 Monday to Friday
Main duties of the job
The clinical role of the clinic nurse will include being competent to carry out the following activities :
Contamination Injury assessment and treatment
Vaccinations appropriate to the role of the employee
Venepuncture
Audiometry
Spirometry
Vision screening
Fitness for work medicals
Employment screening including triage and assessment
Drug and alcohol testing by chain of custody methodology
Health and wellbeing assessments, including health promotion activities
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess contamination injuries and plan clinical care for the prevention of blood borne viruses (BBV); including the collection of samples for BBV testing and provision of hepatitis B vaccinations
Exposure to high risk blood samples will be part of this process. This will require daily clinical judgements as to the care pathway for high risk events and take advice from Senior OH practitioners and OH Physician.
To be responsible for the laboratory specimen process, including the collection of samples including high risk samples (HIV /Hep B/Hep C) using fine motor skills and dexterity using blood sampling equipment. This will involve exposure to unpleasant bodily fluids on a daily basis.
Communicate with patients on a daily basis including sensitive health information. Manage patients clinical expectations and support patients being upset or aggressive.
Request and retrieve blood tests using the ICE system assessing the results and planning patient screening pathway.
Carry out audiometry screening using bespoke audiometry software and equipment; this includes assessing the patient prior to the screening, internal examination of the ear, using an industrial audiometer and audiometric soundproof booth.
Carry out spirometry screening using highly sensitive equipment, this includes assessment of the health of the patient prior to screening.
Carry out vision screening as part of health assessments and medicals using specialist equipment.
Carry out fitness to work medicals which includes paramedic medicals and future service development in lift truck medicals.
Making daily clinical judgements on the screening required, booking appointments and carrying out clinic nurse activities. This includes work required for external contract clients, private clients, junior Drs rotations and general recruitment across the NGH/KGH group.
Across group working includes healthcare students and rotational and bank staff.
Act as a Chain of Custody collection officer for Drug and Alcohol screening. Collect samples on an individual patient basis under strict confidential national protocols which are admissible in a court of law. This includes completing the assessment documentation including details of any drugs of abuse, prescription and non-prescription medication used. Package and send the samples to the contracted laboratory for these services.
Use highly sensitive breath analysis equipment to determine the current level of alcohol the patient has ingested. Print the results and discuss with the patient. Record the results and pass to the senior clinical team for further assessment if required.
Confidential informal counselling - this may involve dealing with highly sensitive or distressing information with referral to the external formal counselling service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess contamination injuries and plan clinical care for the prevention of blood borne viruses (BBV); including the collection of samples for BBV testing and provision of hepatitis B vaccinations
Exposure to high risk blood samples will be part of this process. This will require daily clinical judgements as to the care pathway for high risk events and take advice from Senior OH practitioners and OH Physician.
To be responsible for the laboratory specimen process, including the collection of samples including high risk samples (HIV /Hep B/Hep C) using fine motor skills and dexterity using blood sampling equipment. This will involve exposure to unpleasant bodily fluids on a daily basis.
Communicate with patients on a daily basis including sensitive health information. Manage patients clinical expectations and support patients being upset or aggressive.
Request and retrieve blood tests using the ICE system assessing the results and planning patient screening pathway.
Carry out audiometry screening using bespoke audiometry software and equipment; this includes assessing the patient prior to the screening, internal examination of the ear, using an industrial audiometer and audiometric soundproof booth.
Carry out spirometry screening using highly sensitive equipment, this includes assessment of the health of the patient prior to screening.
Carry out vision screening as part of health assessments and medicals using specialist equipment.
Carry out fitness to work medicals which includes paramedic medicals and future service development in lift truck medicals.
Making daily clinical judgements on the screening required, booking appointments and carrying out clinic nurse activities. This includes work required for external contract clients, private clients, junior Drs rotations and general recruitment across the NGH/KGH group.
Across group working includes healthcare students and rotational and bank staff.
Act as a Chain of Custody collection officer for Drug and Alcohol screening. Collect samples on an individual patient basis under strict confidential national protocols which are admissible in a court of law. This includes completing the assessment documentation including details of any drugs of abuse, prescription and non-prescription medication used. Package and send the samples to the contracted laboratory for these services.
Use highly sensitive breath analysis equipment to determine the current level of alcohol the patient has ingested. Print the results and discuss with the patient. Record the results and pass to the senior clinical team for further assessment if required.
Confidential informal counselling - this may involve dealing with highly sensitive or distressing information with referral to the external formal counselling service.
Person Specification
Education,Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Immunisation training
- BLS/anaphylaxis training
- Venepuncture training
Desirable
- Occupational Health qualification
- NEBOSH certficate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an NHS clinical setting
Desirable
- Significant experience of using eOPAS OH system
- Experience in managing contamination injuries
- Knowledge of health surveillance requirements relating to healthcare workers
- Knowledge of vaccination requirements of healthcare workers Skills
Skills
Essential
- IT skills in using Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Using ICE laboratory System
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate confidently at all levels both orally and in writing
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to liaise effectively with clients, managers, HR and other key stakeholders, both internal and external
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Forward thinking innovative approach to services
Person Specification
Education,Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Immunisation training
- BLS/anaphylaxis training
- Venepuncture training
Desirable
- Occupational Health qualification
- NEBOSH certficate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an NHS clinical setting
Desirable
- Significant experience of using eOPAS OH system
- Experience in managing contamination injuries
- Knowledge of health surveillance requirements relating to healthcare workers
- Knowledge of vaccination requirements of healthcare workers Skills
Skills
Essential
- IT skills in using Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Using ICE laboratory System
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate confidently at all levels both orally and in writing
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to liaise effectively with clients, managers, HR and other key stakeholders, both internal and external
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Forward thinking innovative approach to 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).
