Job summary
UCLH Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service are seeking to recruit a full time (37.5 hours per week) Occupational Health Clinic Nurse.
You will be required to undertake the full remit of OH Clinic Nurse Duties.
You will be joining a team that is forward thinking, high energy, dedicated and completely focused.
As a team we know the importance of working to UCLH Values, this is embedded in all that we do.
Main duties of the job
United together this makes the service we provide to our clients (service users) the best it can be, and it also makes UCLH a great place to work.
UCLH was voted as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in England in 2022/23.
If you would like to part of this dynamic and supportive team and wish to develop a strong career in Occupational health, please apply as we would love to hear from you.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Qualification at Diploma Level or above with Current registration with the nursing and Midwifery (NMC)
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of role of occupational health in the workplace
Desirable
- Basic understanding of relevant Health & Safety legislation
- A basic understanding of audit and quality assurance initiatives
Experience
Essential
- Competent in immunisation procedures
Desirable
- Evidence of post RGN qualification experience ideally in an acute NHS setting or travel health or General Practice
- Experience in Occupational Health
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to perform phlebotomy
- Ability to use initiative / time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrating UCLH values, of Safety, Kindness, Teamwork and Improving
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Use of computers inclusive of word, excel, email.
- Ability to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Demonstrate Understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentially
- Commitment to personal development
Specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to work in a busy and pressurised environment.
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Qualification at Diploma Level or above with Current registration with the nursing and Midwifery (NMC)
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of role of occupational health in the workplace
Desirable
- Basic understanding of relevant Health & Safety legislation
- A basic understanding of audit and quality assurance initiatives
Experience
Essential
- Competent in immunisation procedures
Desirable
- Evidence of post RGN qualification experience ideally in an acute NHS setting or travel health or General Practice
- Experience in Occupational Health
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to perform phlebotomy
- Ability to use initiative / time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrating UCLH values, of Safety, Kindness, Teamwork and Improving
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Use of computers inclusive of word, excel, email.
- Ability to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Demonstrate Understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentially
- Commitment to personal development
Specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to work in a busy and pressurised environment.
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
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).
