Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse with an interest in working and developing a career within the field of occupational health. You will play a vital role in the assessment of staff of the Trust at pre-placement or on employment and protection of staff from infectious diseases and transmissible infections which includes assessing immunisation status and delivering vaccinations and management of occupational exposures (needlestick injuries, splashes). This is a peripatetic role with the requirement to deliver services at clinic sessions across the Trust. Occupational health experience is not essential as full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
To provide and maintain a comprehensive Occupational Health Service for the staff of CLCH
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 service user's wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the Trust and local induction to introduce you to the role 0-19 services.
- Bespoke housing is available for key workers within central London: https://www.sharetobuy.com/
- 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
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Persons Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Evidence of post basic study
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience (RGN)
- Sound clinical knowledge and judgment.
Desirable
- Occupational health experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical: Venepuncture.
- Clinical: Administration of Immunisation and or injection.
- Advisory: Health Promotion/education.
- Advisory: Counselling skills.
- Advisory: Health promotion/education activities.
- Advisory: Awareness of infection control issues.
- Managerial: Quality issues
- Managerial: Assistance in co-ordination of a ward and or clinic.
- Managerial: Report writing & record maintenance.
- Managerial: Experience in managing resources.
Desirable
- Vision Screening.
- Work Protection Immunisations
- Pre-employment health screening
- Sharps injury awareness
Key Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication.
- Self-development.
- Ability to work alone and in a team.
- Flexibility/adaptability and ability to work under pressure.
- Good time keeping
- Time management skills
- Ability to work in a peripatetic role across the Trust.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Evidence of post basic study
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience (RGN)
- Sound clinical knowledge and judgment.
Desirable
- Occupational health experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical: Venepuncture.
- Clinical: Administration of Immunisation and or injection.
- Advisory: Health Promotion/education.
- Advisory: Counselling skills.
- Advisory: Health promotion/education activities.
- Advisory: Awareness of infection control issues.
- Managerial: Quality issues
- Managerial: Assistance in co-ordination of a ward and or clinic.
- Managerial: Report writing & record maintenance.
- Managerial: Experience in managing resources.
Desirable
- Vision Screening.
- Work Protection Immunisations
- Pre-employment health screening
- Sharps injury awareness
Key Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication.
- Self-development.
- Ability to work alone and in a team.
- Flexibility/adaptability and ability to work under pressure.
- Good time keeping
- Time management skills
- Ability to work in a peripatetic role across the Trust.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
St Charles Centre for Health & Wellbeing
Exmoor Street
London
W10 6DZ
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
