Job summary
he States of Guernsey are looking for a Occupational Health Clinic Nurse to join the team at occupational Health.
This post will act as a support to the specialist nurses in the field of Occupational Health. The post holder will, following a period of training, induction and assessment undertake a range of occupational health clinical activities according to level of competence. To actively assist in the development and delivery of Occupational Health Services in accordance with relevant guidance and legislation. Work in partnership with other departments within the Health & Social Care e.g. Health and Safety, Control of Infection, in the achievement of corporate objectives and delivery of a quality service.
This role comes with a competitive salary, progressive annual leave and entitlement to a pension scheme.
For candidates who would be required to relocate to the Bailiwick of Guernsey, we also offer a relocation package to help with the cost of moving over to the Island. This relocation package offers different solutions depending on an individuals circumstances.
More detailed information can be found in the Relocation Directive below.
This role offers off-Island candidates an 8-year Long Term Employment Permit (see details below). This permit will also enable candidates to bring immediate family members with them who will be permitted to work on the Island in any sector. There are also good schools on Island for those candidates looking to bring their families with them.
Main duties of the job
This post will act as a support to the specialist nurses in the field of Occupational Health.
The post holder will, following a period of training, induction and assessment undertake a range
of occupational health clinical activities according to level of competence.
To actively assist in the development and delivery of Occupational Health Services in accordance
with relevant guidance and legislation.
Work in partnership with other departments within the Health & Social Care e.g. Health and
Safety, Control of Infection, in the achievement of corporate objectives and delivery of a quality service
About us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.
Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in arelatively smallHealth and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.
We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries withgreat careeropportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work autonomously and manage own workload, whilst working as part of the
multidisciplinary team within occupational health
To deliver agreed service standards for Occupational Health Services contracts to HSC,
Other States of Guernsey Departments and other clients using agreed standards.
To undertake screening of pre work health assessment forms and make assessments of
fitness for proposed post in line with departmental guidelines and level of competence.
To generate appointments for staff for work related immunisations and screening based
on job requirements, current immunisation status and in line with local policy and
guidance.
To advise staff and managers on work related immunisation requirements and to
undertake immunisation clinics providing occupational immunisations and screening for
staff and external clients, as indicated by local risk assessment and immunisation policy.
To undertake management of body fluid exposure incidents involving staff in line with
local policy and to liaise effectively with other parties in ensuring that appropriate action
is taken to minimise risk to staff from such incidents.
To assist with the delivery and development of specific targeted health surveillance
programmes (audiometry, spirometry, vision testing etc) in conjunction with Head of
Department / OHA and relevant managers and with appropriate training where
required.
Assist with the development and implementation of written procedures and policies for
all departmental activities and to assist with research-based activities, which are needed
to inform such policies.
To work with the OHA to develop and publicise Occupational Health Services and ensure
the highest quality of care for staff.
Assist the HSC in planning and delivery of specific, targeted health promotion campaigns
and in delivery of the annual flu vaccination campaign for HSC staff, identified States of
Guernsey Departments and private organisations.
To forward plan and ensure adequate departmental medical, pharmaceutical supplies
and equipment are maintained and that systems for record keeping and audit activities
are adhered to and developed where necessary. Ensure that all written and electronic records implement use of computerised database
ensuring information is recorded, stored and retrieved as per The Data Protection
(Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2017.
To assist efficient contact tracing and follow up of staff exposed to infectious pathogens
in the course of their work.
To ensure that relevant tests and investigations are ordered, undertaken and
interpreted, liasing with other health care professionals where appropriate and advising
results to staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work autonomously and manage own workload, whilst working as part of the
multidisciplinary team within occupational health
To deliver agreed service standards for Occupational Health Services contracts to HSC,
Other States of Guernsey Departments and other clients using agreed standards.
To undertake screening of pre work health assessment forms and make assessments of
fitness for proposed post in line with departmental guidelines and level of competence.
To generate appointments for staff for work related immunisations and screening based
on job requirements, current immunisation status and in line with local policy and
guidance.
To advise staff and managers on work related immunisation requirements and to
undertake immunisation clinics providing occupational immunisations and screening for
staff and external clients, as indicated by local risk assessment and immunisation policy.
To undertake management of body fluid exposure incidents involving staff in line with
local policy and to liaise effectively with other parties in ensuring that appropriate action
is taken to minimise risk to staff from such incidents.
To assist with the delivery and development of specific targeted health surveillance
programmes (audiometry, spirometry, vision testing etc) in conjunction with Head of
Department / OHA and relevant managers and with appropriate training where
required.
Assist with the development and implementation of written procedures and policies for
all departmental activities and to assist with research-based activities, which are needed
to inform such policies.
To work with the OHA to develop and publicise Occupational Health Services and ensure
the highest quality of care for staff.
Assist the HSC in planning and delivery of specific, targeted health promotion campaigns
and in delivery of the annual flu vaccination campaign for HSC staff, identified States of
Guernsey Departments and private organisations.
To forward plan and ensure adequate departmental medical, pharmaceutical supplies
and equipment are maintained and that systems for record keeping and audit activities
are adhered to and developed where necessary. Ensure that all written and electronic records implement use of computerised database
ensuring information is recorded, stored and retrieved as per The Data Protection
(Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2017.
To assist efficient contact tracing and follow up of staff exposed to infectious pathogens
in the course of their work.
To ensure that relevant tests and investigations are ordered, undertaken and
interpreted, liasing with other health care professionals where appropriate and advising
results to staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on Part 1 of NMC register
Desirable
- Evidence of any qualifications related to
- Occupational Health or in Spirometry, audiometry,
- immunisation administration
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
- Knowledge of current OH issues and relevant
- legislation
- Experience ofteam working
- People management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking audit/research
- Experience in Occupational Health setting or in
- Spirometry, Audiometry, Vision screening,
- Vaccination / Immunisation, Risk assessment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on Part 1 of NMC register
Desirable
- Evidence of any qualifications related to
- Occupational Health or in Spirometry, audiometry,
- immunisation administration
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
- Knowledge of current OH issues and relevant
- legislation
- Experience ofteam working
- People management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking audit/research
- Experience in Occupational Health setting or in
- Spirometry, Audiometry, Vision screening,
- Vaccination / Immunisation, Risk assessment
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).
