Job summary
To provide professional, timely and appropriate occupational health services to North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and external customers. This will include the provision of health screening and immunisations for the staff of the Trust and other organisations purchasing occupational health services.
*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
Main duties of the job
To provide all aspects of nursing care including consultation, advice, education, testing and immunisations where appropriate and in accordance with patient group directives, departmental protocols and current Health and Safety legislation.
To undertake a range of basic health protection/surveillance activities e.g. fitness to work screening, vision screening, audiometry, skin checks, spirometry, swabs for microbiology, phlebotomy, urinalysis.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed requirements of duties for this role can be viewed in the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed requirements of duties for this role can be viewed in the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RN with a minimum of 3 years post registration experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development and it's application
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NMC codes of conduct and/or guidelines or professional practice
- Commitment to principles of clinical governance within the NHS
Desirable
- Practical knowledge of Occupational Health
- Awareness of aspects of health at work in the NHS
- Computer Literacy
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Effectively prioritise and co-ordinates own work
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise with internal and external customers
- Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels within the Trust
- Good written record skills
- Ability to use tact, diplomacy, persuasion etc in an advisory capacity
Desirable
Disposition
Essential
- A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives
- Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
- Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
- Willingness to promote and adapt to change
- Ability to identify problems and recognise when further advice is required
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RN with a minimum of 3 years post registration experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development and it's application
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NMC codes of conduct and/or guidelines or professional practice
- Commitment to principles of clinical governance within the NHS
Desirable
- Practical knowledge of Occupational Health
- Awareness of aspects of health at work in the NHS
- Computer Literacy
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Effectively prioritise and co-ordinates own work
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise with internal and external customers
- Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels within the Trust
- Good written record skills
- Ability to use tact, diplomacy, persuasion etc in an advisory capacity
Desirable
Disposition
Essential
- A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives
- Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
- Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
- Willingness to promote and adapt to change
- Ability to identify problems and recognise when further advice is required
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).
