Job summary
Working within the EHW service to provide professional and proactive EHW services to internal and external clients by carrying out fitness for work assessments (following a management referral), clinical assessments and immunisation and vaccination services. Providing professional and comprehensive advice to employees and external clients and evidence based written reports following fitness for work assessments.
Supporting the delivery of the Trust's Health and Wellbeing agenda. Undertaking continual review and evaluating working practices to ensure best practice and clinical standards are maintained and assisting in the collecting and collating of data to evidence the quality and effectiveness of service delivery.
Providing education and training to promote the benefits that the EHW service delivers to its users/clients.
Main duties of the job
Delivering high quality case management services whilst maintaining professional accountability and standards.
Undertaking 'fitness for work' assessments, using evidence-based practice to provide appropriate advice and support to managers, employees and HR whilst considering relevant legal requirements e.g. Equality Act.
Providing professional, comprehensive and evidence based written reports to managers/HR.
Working flexibly across the Trust sites as required to deliver services, either conducting face to face or telephone consultations.
Maintaining EHW records in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act, Caldecott Principles and local protocols.
Administration of an Immunisation and Vaccination programme in line with Department of Health Guidelines, the Green Book, Patient Group Directives/Written Instructions, Trust Policy and local EHW procedures/protocols.
Assessing and interpreting the Immunisation and Vaccination requirements for different client groups.
Provide clinical services to support the Management of inoculation injuries in line with Department of Health Guidelines, Trust Policy, and local EHW protocols.
Assessing risks of an employee contracting a blood borne virus following an exposure incident and liaising with specialist teams for high risk incidents regarding treatment plans.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Registration with NMC as Registered General Nurse (Adult)
- Specialist Occupational qualification and/or equivalent experience of working in the specialty of Occupational Health
Desirable
- Report writing training
- Teaching / mentor qualification
- Current Immunisation and Vaccination course
Knowledge
Essential
- Immunisation and Vaccination requirements for Healthcare Workers in line with Department of Health Guidelines
- Management of Inoculation Injuries
- Professional and legal knowledge in relation to fitness for work assessments and the writing of management feedback reports
Desirable
- Health and lifestyle initiatives/screening programmes
- Policy, process and protocol development
- Health surveillance programmes
Training and Experience
Essential
- Management of an Immunisation and Vaccination Programme for Healthcare Workers
- Management of Inoculation Injuries
- Case Management/Fitness for work assessments
- Working within an Occupational Health or case management setting
- Proven report writing skills
- Audit and evaluation of professional practice
Desirable
- Health surveillance screening
- Health and wellbeing lifestyle screening
- Mentoring
- Working with OPAS/COHORT/Empactis system or equivalent OH IT system
- Case Conferences / Multi-Disciplinary Team discussions
- Delivering training and education programmes
- Networking
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proficient in fitness for work assessments (face to face, video or telephonic)
- Proficient in report writing
- Proficient in venepuncture
- Clinical assessment of immunisation and vaccinations
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Effective time management
- Ability to work on own initiative, unsupervised and independently whilst working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to engage with key stakeholders
- Good IT skills e.g. Microsoft packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Desirable
- Management information collating and reporting
Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to achieving personal, departmental and organisational objectives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Registration with NMC as Registered General Nurse (Adult)
- Specialist Occupational qualification and/or equivalent experience of working in the specialty of Occupational Health
Desirable
- Report writing training
- Teaching / mentor qualification
- Current Immunisation and Vaccination course
Knowledge
Essential
- Immunisation and Vaccination requirements for Healthcare Workers in line with Department of Health Guidelines
- Management of Inoculation Injuries
- Professional and legal knowledge in relation to fitness for work assessments and the writing of management feedback reports
Desirable
- Health and lifestyle initiatives/screening programmes
- Policy, process and protocol development
- Health surveillance programmes
Training and Experience
Essential
- Management of an Immunisation and Vaccination Programme for Healthcare Workers
- Management of Inoculation Injuries
- Case Management/Fitness for work assessments
- Working within an Occupational Health or case management setting
- Proven report writing skills
- Audit and evaluation of professional practice
Desirable
- Health surveillance screening
- Health and wellbeing lifestyle screening
- Mentoring
- Working with OPAS/COHORT/Empactis system or equivalent OH IT system
- Case Conferences / Multi-Disciplinary Team discussions
- Delivering training and education programmes
- Networking
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proficient in fitness for work assessments (face to face, video or telephonic)
- Proficient in report writing
- Proficient in venepuncture
- Clinical assessment of immunisation and vaccinations
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Effective time management
- Ability to work on own initiative, unsupervised and independently whilst working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to engage with key stakeholders
- Good IT skills e.g. Microsoft packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Desirable
- Management information collating and reporting
Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to achieving personal, departmental and organisational objectives
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).
