Job summary
An exciting development opportunity has arisen to expand your existing knowledge and skills in the workforce health environment.
We are actively looking for a Clinic nurse/adviser to join our SEQOHS (Safe Effective Quality Occupational Health Service) accredited and award-winning Workforce Health and Wellbeing Service for Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust for 15 hours a week.
Based in Brighton, we are a nurse-led multidisciplinary team delivering workforce health and wellbeing services across Sussex.
If you are interested in making a difference by promoting the health of our staff at work then we would love to hear from you.
Pre-interview visits can be arranged - for more information, please contactSarah Quelch-Harrrison 01273 242282 or email sarah.quelch-harrison@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Delivery of a safe and effective staff vaccination service.
Risk assessing sharps/contamination injuries and following the sharps/contamination management departmental procedures. Producing sharps/contamination injury reports as requested by the Sussex Community NHS foundation Trust and external partners.
Completion of pre-employment health assessments.
Documentation of clinical activity electronically using the OPAS G2 electronic records system. (training will be provided)
Demonstrate effective time management.
Demonstrate commitment to continual professional development, participating in clinical supervision and working within NMC code and Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust policies demonstrating awareness of personal accountability for own actions.
To monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others, reporting actual or potential problems that may put health, safety and security at risk.
Good communicator and work in partnership with other health care departments. Maintain accurate and detailed records. Manage confidential data as per the Data Protection Act 2018.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver a workforce health immunisation program and provide public health immunisation and preplacement advice for health care workers as per Department of Health guidance.
Ensure the safe and appropriate administration of vaccinations to staff.
Advise on relevant vaccinations as per Department of Health guidance and Trust policy.
Manage vaccination programs ensuring accurate records and timely recalls.
Maintain the cleanliness of the clinical area/s and equipment to meet infection prevention and control audit standards.
Work with pharmacy to ensure stock control; rotation of vaccines; and quality control.
Communicate changes in clinical practice in accordance with legislation and best practice.
Manage blood borne virus (BBV) contamination incidents providing empathetic support and evidence-based advice. Keep accurate database records of BBV contamination incidents and provide monthly/quarterly reports to the health and safety committees and relevant managers in line with COSHH regulations.
Work with the Workforce health and wellbeing clinical lead nurse to ensure the departmental standard operating procedure is current and approved at the medicines management committee.
Complete pre-employment health assessments.
Deliver wellbeing initiatives.
Assist with the management of disease outbreaks and support staff with current and relevant advice.
Contribute to the improvement of services by discussing potential ideas with senior staff and supporting other staff in understanding the need for and making agreed changes.
To be aware and follow departmental standards to review and make suggestions for improvement.
Advise on day-to-day workforce health matters and assist other workforce health colleagues.
To participate in departmental audit processes.
Where appropriate, assist in the development and delivery of staff training sessions relevant to the workforces Health needs including supervision of student nurses.
To attend team meetings and participate in other working groups as appropriate and assist in the development of Health and Safety policy, procedures and training.
Keep suitable and accurate departmental and personal records.
When necessary, liaise with other specialist teams e.g. Infection Control Risk; Health & Safety; Manual Handling Trainers.
Adhere to Trust policy and departmental process to manage potential health, safety and security risks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver a workforce health immunisation program and provide public health immunisation and preplacement advice for health care workers as per Department of Health guidance.
Ensure the safe and appropriate administration of vaccinations to staff.
Advise on relevant vaccinations as per Department of Health guidance and Trust policy.
Manage vaccination programs ensuring accurate records and timely recalls.
Maintain the cleanliness of the clinical area/s and equipment to meet infection prevention and control audit standards.
Work with pharmacy to ensure stock control; rotation of vaccines; and quality control.
Communicate changes in clinical practice in accordance with legislation and best practice.
Manage blood borne virus (BBV) contamination incidents providing empathetic support and evidence-based advice. Keep accurate database records of BBV contamination incidents and provide monthly/quarterly reports to the health and safety committees and relevant managers in line with COSHH regulations.
Work with the Workforce health and wellbeing clinical lead nurse to ensure the departmental standard operating procedure is current and approved at the medicines management committee.
Complete pre-employment health assessments.
Deliver wellbeing initiatives.
Assist with the management of disease outbreaks and support staff with current and relevant advice.
Contribute to the improvement of services by discussing potential ideas with senior staff and supporting other staff in understanding the need for and making agreed changes.
To be aware and follow departmental standards to review and make suggestions for improvement.
Advise on day-to-day workforce health matters and assist other workforce health colleagues.
To participate in departmental audit processes.
Where appropriate, assist in the development and delivery of staff training sessions relevant to the workforces Health needs including supervision of student nurses.
To attend team meetings and participate in other working groups as appropriate and assist in the development of Health and Safety policy, procedures and training.
Keep suitable and accurate departmental and personal records.
When necessary, liaise with other specialist teams e.g. Infection Control Risk; Health & Safety; Manual Handling Trainers.
Adhere to Trust policy and departmental process to manage potential health, safety and security risks.
Person Specification
Key Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Computer literate with the ability to utilise databases, electronic records system, spread sheets, Word, Powerpoint and clinical support systems
- Car owner/driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes to travel from home or work base between sites
- Clear understanding and application of the principles of professional accountability and confidentiality within specialist field
- Ability to work autonomously, but also be an effective member of the team
- Ability to organise and co-ordinate work
- Ability to gather and interpret evidence to identify occupational health risks
- Commitment to quality initiative and research and its application to practice
- Commitment to develop and improve own performance
Desirable
- Understanding of occupational health and wellbeing agenda
- Awareness and understanding of wider nursing issues at local and national level
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months experience as a registered nurse
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating and supporting change in practice
- Involvement in audit or evaluation
- Experience within NHS Occupational Health
- Risk management experience. Supervision and mentorship skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post basic education
- Knowledge of teaching techniques and ability to apply these in practice and demonstrate an understanding of learner needs
Desirable
- Higher Education (i.e. university degree)
- Health and Safety Legislation
- Immunisation training
Equal Opportunities
Essential
- Clear understanding and application of equal opportunity issues
Person Specification
Key Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Computer literate with the ability to utilise databases, electronic records system, spread sheets, Word, Powerpoint and clinical support systems
- Car owner/driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes to travel from home or work base between sites
- Clear understanding and application of the principles of professional accountability and confidentiality within specialist field
- Ability to work autonomously, but also be an effective member of the team
- Ability to organise and co-ordinate work
- Ability to gather and interpret evidence to identify occupational health risks
- Commitment to quality initiative and research and its application to practice
- Commitment to develop and improve own performance
Desirable
- Understanding of occupational health and wellbeing agenda
- Awareness and understanding of wider nursing issues at local and national level
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months experience as a registered nurse
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating and supporting change in practice
- Involvement in audit or evaluation
- Experience within NHS Occupational Health
- Risk management experience. Supervision and mentorship skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post basic education
- Knowledge of teaching techniques and ability to apply these in practice and demonstrate an understanding of learner needs
Desirable
- Higher Education (i.e. university degree)
- Health and Safety Legislation
- Immunisation training
Equal Opportunities
Essential
- Clear understanding and application of equal opportunity issues
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
