Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out immunisations/vaccinations, venepuncture, pre-placement screenings, DSE assessments and any other activities for which they are competent. The role will also involve health promotion and delivery of events/activities in line with the Trust Health and Wellbeing strategy.
The post holder will also be required to work off-site providing services to external clients.
Interviews will take place on the 12th June 2025. Previous shortlisted applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
- Contributes to the audit of department procedures and standards
- Undertake vaccinations in accordance with Departmental policies and maintain the cold chain at all times
- Possess the clinical skills to undertake clinics including: immunisations, audiometric tests, driver assessments, lung function tests and other specialist screening procedures
- Undertake pre-employment screening, health mot's and health surveillance and low-level management referrals, providing advice and information to staff ensuring consistent best practice to promote good health and prevent work-related ill health
- Undertake Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments where work related health problems have been reported and write clear reports on findings to managers and associated interested parties
This is not an exhaustive list, please see job description for full details.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details of this vacancy please see attached full job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details of this vacancy please see attached full job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Nurse
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Willingness to work towards a specialist qualification in occupational health
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current topical professional issues in the NHS
- Post registration experience
Desirable
- Occupational Health or Practice Nurse experience (or similar)
- Previous experience in pre-employment screenings
- Previous experience in DSE assessments
- Previous experience in health promotion.
- Previous knowledge of OH&S legislation.
Communication skills
Essential
- Fully adaptable with different methods of communication, such as face to face contact, telephone contact, e-mail
Physical Skills
Essential
- Competent in and able to accurately input and extract data from Microsoft Office , i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Required to sit in one position for extended periods when undertaking DSE work, i.e. writing reports
Mental Effort
Essential
- Ability to deal with frequent, unpredictable, telephone enquiries and 'walk-ins'
- Able to deal with occasional telephone enquiries by distressed or aggressive individuals
Other
Essential
- Ability to drive and have access to own vehicle in order to attend external clinics and will be carrying contamination equipment / bodily fluids
- Should have a flexible approach to working hours/days
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Able to manage stock levels of drugs, sundries and medical equipment
- Understanding of issues of confidentiality related to nursing practice
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Experience in venepuncture
- Relevant training on Immunisation and Vaccination procedures
- Experience in audiometry
- Experience in spirometry
- Experience in Keystone vision screening
- Experience in report writing
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Must be honest, trustworthy and confidential in all working practices
- Be flexible in regards to working hours/days to meet the demands of the service
- Be able to work as part of a team and autonomously
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Nurse
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Willingness to work towards a specialist qualification in occupational health
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current topical professional issues in the NHS
- Post registration experience
Desirable
- Occupational Health or Practice Nurse experience (or similar)
- Previous experience in pre-employment screenings
- Previous experience in DSE assessments
- Previous experience in health promotion.
- Previous knowledge of OH&S legislation.
Communication skills
Essential
- Fully adaptable with different methods of communication, such as face to face contact, telephone contact, e-mail
Physical Skills
Essential
- Competent in and able to accurately input and extract data from Microsoft Office , i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Required to sit in one position for extended periods when undertaking DSE work, i.e. writing reports
Mental Effort
Essential
- Ability to deal with frequent, unpredictable, telephone enquiries and 'walk-ins'
- Able to deal with occasional telephone enquiries by distressed or aggressive individuals
Other
Essential
- Ability to drive and have access to own vehicle in order to attend external clinics and will be carrying contamination equipment / bodily fluids
- Should have a flexible approach to working hours/days
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Able to manage stock levels of drugs, sundries and medical equipment
- Understanding of issues of confidentiality related to nursing practice
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Experience in venepuncture
- Relevant training on Immunisation and Vaccination procedures
- Experience in audiometry
- Experience in spirometry
- Experience in Keystone vision screening
- Experience in report writing
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Must be honest, trustworthy and confidential in all working practices
- Be flexible in regards to working hours/days to meet the demands of the service
- Be able to work as part of a team and autonomously
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).
