Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the in-house occupational health team at The Royal Marsden Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a nurse-led Occupational Health service with a sessional OH Physician. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated nurse who will work with the team to support us in the delivery of high-quality Occupational Health can demonstrate relevant prior experience in similar roles. This is a part time maternity leave cover working three days per week the days are flexible but must include Friday for 12 months, starting in early April 2025. The successful candidate will work as part of a small team, supporting immunisations and health surveillance. Experience of NHS immunisations and vaccinations are desirable but not essential for this role, and therefore would suit someone looking to move into Occupational Health. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills and evidence-based decision making.
Main duties of the job
- To support the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Manager in the provision of a comprehensive and proactive Occupational Health and Wellbeing service to The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
- To participate in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive Occupational Health and Wellbeing service for the Trust and other contracts as required.
- To promote a high standard of Occupational Health and Safety amongst staff in line with current legislation.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- Provide clinics for the immunisation of staff appropriate to their role.
- Provide appropriate advice and support to staff that sustain inoculation injuries involving human body fluids.
- Where appropriate, to provide support to the Occupational Health Department through health screening, health promotion, immunisations, blood screening etc.
- Conduct the staff health surveillance programmes in accordance with the legal requirements for Health & Safety at Work, the Health & Safety Executive Guidance and COSHH Standards.
- To contribute to the development of policies and procedures appropriate to the needs of the Service.
- To work within the NMC directive at all times i.e. The Code, Record Keeping, Scope of Professional Practice, and Administration of Medicines.
- To maintain an effective, secure and confidential Occupational Health record system in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- To undertake health screening as required by the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- Provide clinics for the immunisation of staff appropriate to their role.
- Provide appropriate advice and support to staff that sustain inoculation injuries involving human body fluids.
- Where appropriate, to provide support to the Occupational Health Department through health screening, health promotion, immunisations, blood screening etc.
- Conduct the staff health surveillance programmes in accordance with the legal requirements for Health & Safety at Work, the Health & Safety Executive Guidance and COSHH Standards.
- To contribute to the development of policies and procedures appropriate to the needs of the Service.
- To work within the NMC directive at all times i.e. The Code, Record Keeping, Scope of Professional Practice, and Administration of Medicines.
- To maintain an effective, secure and confidential Occupational Health record system in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- To undertake health screening as required by the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC Part 1
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Evidence of up-to-date knowledge base of professional and specialist issues
- Sound educational background including a good standard of numeracy and written English
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent) in Occupation Health
Experience
Essential
- Competent in venepuncture
- Competent in flu vaccination
- Ability to work independently and within a team framework
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications including word processing and email
Desirable
- Experience of working in Occupational Health Services within the NHS
- Competent in providing all NHS vaccinations and blood tests including Mantoux/BCG
- Competent in undertaking body fluid exposure assessment and follow up
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC Part 1
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Evidence of up-to-date knowledge base of professional and specialist issues
- Sound educational background including a good standard of numeracy and written English
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent) in Occupation Health
Experience
Essential
- Competent in venepuncture
- Competent in flu vaccination
- Ability to work independently and within a team framework
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications including word processing and email
Desirable
- Experience of working in Occupational Health Services within the NHS
- Competent in providing all NHS vaccinations and blood tests including Mantoux/BCG
- Competent in undertaking body fluid exposure assessment and follow up
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).
