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.
It
is important that you have excellent verbal and written communication skills
including confident use of IT systems.
All
potential applicants are encouraged to contact Catherine Balcombe Head of
Occupational Health Catherine.balcombe@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
The
postholder 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
postholder will provides 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 One Consultant, an Occupational
Therapist, a sessional Psychiatrist and a team of nurses together with 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' 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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience.
- Ability to perform accurate drug calculations.
- Competent in written and verbal communication skills.
- Competent in the use of information technology.
- Understand the skills and knowledge required to develop team members
Desirable
- Experience of supervising more junior staff.
- Basic understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
- Skills in venepuncture and injections.
- Committed to working with people.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse.
- Current registration with NMC.
- Willing to undergo training as required for role.
- An understanding of the role of Occupational Health.
- Standards of Professional Practice.
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience.
- Ability to perform accurate drug calculations.
- Competent in written and verbal communication skills.
- Competent in the use of information technology.
- Understand the skills and knowledge required to develop team members
Desirable
- Experience of supervising more junior staff.
- Basic understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
- Skills in venepuncture and injections.
- Committed to working with people.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse.
- Current registration with NMC.
- Willing to undergo training as required for role.
- An understanding of the role of Occupational Health.
- Standards of Professional Practice.
Desirable
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).
