Occupational Health and Wellbeing Nurse - Huntingdon

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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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

Date posted

05 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year PA Pro-Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-C-6176847

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

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

NEBOSH qualification

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

Presentation skills

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

NEBOSH qualification

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

Presentation skills

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.