Occupational Health Nurse Advisor (XR05)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our friendly team in the Occupational Health Service of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post is based at St James University Hospital, Leeds, but does also involve cross site working to other hospitals within the Trust.

This role will include undertaking assessments for pre-employment, inoculation incident management, immunisations and venepuncture as well as supporting colleagues with contact tracing for IPC incidents.

Due to the variety of the work carried out here you would obtain extensive experience in all aspects of Occupational Health. You must be RN qualified ideally with NHS experience in Occupational Health.

This role requires a highly organised person with the ability to priorities their workload, work in a calm and effective manner and communicate well at all levels

Expected Shortlisting Date

13/01/2025

Planned Interview Date

24/01/2025

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake pre-employment / pre-placement paper screening (triaging) to meet individual needs in relation to their occupation. Involving assessment of the health questionnaires in order to either clear fit for the role or ascertain the type of further assessment required either telephone consultation or a face to face assessment & carry out these assessment providing specialist advice on fitness to work and adjustments required.

The post holder will provide specialist knowledge in delivering a safe and effective immunisation programme for the Trust and vaccinating during the seasonal flu programme and Covid vaccination campaigns, working within the boundaries of Department of Health Guidelines, The Green Book, Trust Policy and local protocols.

Carry out venepuncture ensuring correct completion of request forms and entry into patient electronic records.

Assessment and management of inoculation incidents requiring expert knowledge in order to ensure the best management in relation to the risk which includes administering HIV prophylactic treatment as necessary.

Supporting the IPC team with management of staff contact tracing following IPC incidents such as Measles etc

About us

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

The Occupational Health Team currently comprises of two Consultants, an Occupational Therapist, a sessional Psychiatrist and a team of nurses as well as a supportive administrative team. There is a robust health and wellbeing offer for staff including an EAP and physiotherapy service.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a strong commitment to the Health and Wellbeing of our employees and as a member in a supportive team, you will be at the centre of improving the lives of our staff.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

18 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-HMR-0098

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work towards protecting, maintaining and promoting the health and wellbeing or Trust employees and others working or training on site.

To provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care.

To deliver care without supervision.

To take charge of the service in the absence of Specialist Practitioners, Senior Nurse, Clinical Services Manager.

To take responsibility as the prime carer, delivery of care package, health and wellbeing needs for a group of employees, students

To promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate care.

To maintain personal development.

To work within a team of Occupational health professionals providing a high quality needs based service to host organisation and all contracted clients.

The post holder will when required supervise more inexperienced members of staff.

The nature of the job may require the post holder to travel off -site, often with equipment.

Unlike ward based roles the OH service does not have a defined capacity such as numbers of beds therefore there is a requirement to be able to respond in a timely and effective manner to sudden increases in activity.

A need to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work towards protecting, maintaining and promoting the health and wellbeing or Trust employees and others working or training on site.

To provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care.

To deliver care without supervision.

To take charge of the service in the absence of Specialist Practitioners, Senior Nurse, Clinical Services Manager.

To take responsibility as the prime carer, delivery of care package, health and wellbeing needs for a group of employees, students

To promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate care.

To maintain personal development.

To work within a team of Occupational health professionals providing a high quality needs based service to host organisation and all contracted clients.

The post holder will when required supervise more inexperienced members of staff.

The nature of the job may require the post holder to travel off -site, often with equipment.

A need to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Post Registration Experience
Ability to perform accurate drug calculations

Desirable

Experience of supervising more junior staff
Basic understanding of Health and Safety legislation

Additional Requirements

Essential

An understanding of the role of Occupational Health
Willing to undergo relevant training as necessary
Standards of Professional Practice

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Competent in written and verbal communication skillsre junior staff
Competent in the use of information technology
Understand the skills and knowledge required to develop team members.

Desirable

Phlebotomy

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Adult Nurse (level 1 and 2)
Has current registration on the appropriate part of NMC register

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Post Registration Experience
Ability to perform accurate drug calculations

Desirable

Experience of supervising more junior staff
Basic understanding of Health and Safety legislation

Additional Requirements

Essential

An understanding of the role of Occupational Health
Willing to undergo relevant training as necessary
Standards of Professional Practice

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Competent in written and verbal communication skillsre junior staff
Competent in the use of information technology
Understand the skills and knowledge required to develop team members.

Desirable

Phlebotomy

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Adult Nurse (level 1 and 2)
Has current registration on the appropriate part of NMC register

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.