Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join the Employee Health team of Central London Community Health Care NHS Trust providing occupational health services to one of the largest community Trusts in London and external contracts.
You will be a Registered Nurse with either a Diploma/Degree or Post Graduate Diploma/MSc in Occupational Health and have experience working in an occupational health environment. Consideration will be given to candidates with relevant occupational health experience who are due to graduate in Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health) Degree/PgDip/MSc in September 2023.
You will have up to date knowledge of best practice and the law relating to occupational health as well as the ability to apply this to service delivery. Therefore, you will require strong managerial and clinical skills alongside strong interpersonal and organisational skills. You must have excellent communication skills, IT competent, flexible proactive approach and be able to manage a varied workload without supervision.
The post is a peripatetic post and the post holder will be required to work at the Employee Health sites at Edgware Community Hospital (HA8 0AD), St Charles Centre for Health & Wellbeing (W10 6DZ) and Trust sites across CLCH to ensure adequate delivery of service.
Main duties of the job
To provide and maintain a comprehensive Occupational Health Service for the staff of CLCH and external contracts.
This is a peripatetic post and there will be a requirement to travel to sites across CLCH to ensure adequate delivery of service.
To contribute to the management of physical resources, including budget and staff within their sphere of responsibility, in line with contractual and professional standards.
To work in a collaborative manner with other agencies to ensure seamless health care delivery for employees.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver, maintain and review occupational health programmes for your delegated sites and acting as an independent/autonomous practitioner, but under the guidance of Band 7, by:
- delivering clinical assessment that might include: clinical activities in relation to health surveillance, work protection immunisations, screening, occupational exposure incidents, sharps awareness & advice;
- working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and promoting the effective use of the Employee Health Service;
- undertaking pre-employment screening paper assessment as requested by appointing officers;
- maintaining employee health records ;
- underpinning your practice with an evidence base.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver, maintain and review occupational health programmes for your delegated sites and acting as an independent/autonomous practitioner, but under the guidance of Band 7, by:
- delivering clinical assessment that might include: clinical activities in relation to health surveillance, work protection immunisations, screening, occupational exposure incidents, sharps awareness & advice;
- working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and promoting the effective use of the Employee Health Service;
- undertaking pre-employment screening paper assessment as requested by appointing officers;
- maintaining employee health records ;
- underpinning your practice with an evidence base.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- RGN OHNC/D/Degree/PgDip/MSc
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing qualification
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- RGN OHNC/D/Degree/PgDip/MSc
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing qualification
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).
