Job summary
Fed up with weekends, nights or shifts? Looking for a change in direction? This may be just the opportunity you have been looking for. Applications are invited for a full-time/part-time Staff Nurse in Occupational Health to join our large multi-disciplinary Occupational Health and Wellbeing service. This is a replacement post and is based at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). It is a great opportunity to progress your career in occupational health. Previous experience in Occupational Health is not essential. We have a comprehensive 5-weeks in house training package to support your initial training needs.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The Occupational Health team consists of 3 consultant occupational physicians, a Lead OH nurse, Operations Manager, Speciality Trainees, 16 OH nurses, Wellbeing practitioners, IT and administrative support. The OH Service has been SEQOHS accredited since 2012. We provide comprehensive OH and wellbeing service to approximately 13,000 Trust employees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
The successful applicant will be responsible for and involved in doing pre-employment / pre-placement occupational health screening, immunisation screening, dealing with sharps injuries and contamination incidents, delivering vaccination programmes, undertaking health surveillance such as skin checks and participating in outbreak investigations and meetings. The department is open Monday Friday 08:00 16:00 although you will need to have some flexibility around hours from time to time. Most of the duties are based at the University of Southampton Hospital site but you may be required to work at other sites at planned times according to the needs of our clients.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FORThe successful applicant should be a registered nurse and post-registration clinical experience. Our ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic nurse with good communication skills, who want to work in a multidisciplinary team and is interested in occupational health.
Additional information
Although the advertised post is full-time, we may be able to accommodate a range of part-time options. Therefore, we would actively encourage applications from those who wish to work part-time. Should you wish to discuss the post further or arrange an informal visit, please contact Robyn Warming (robyn.warming@uhs.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
The successful applicant will be responsible for and involved in doing pre-employment / pre-placement occupational health screening, immunisation screening, dealing with sharps injuries and contamination incidents, delivering vaccination programmes, undertaking health surveillance such as skin checks and participating in outbreak investigations and meetings. The department is open Monday Friday 08:00 16:00 although you will need to have some flexibility around hours from time to time. Most of the duties are based at the University of Southampton Hospital site but you may be required to work at other sites at planned times according to the needs of our clients.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FORThe successful applicant should be a registered nurse and post-registration clinical experience. Our ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic nurse with good communication skills, who want to work in a multidisciplinary team and is interested in occupational health.
Additional information
Although the advertised post is full-time, we may be able to accommodate a range of part-time options. Therefore, we would actively encourage applications from those who wish to work part-time. Should you wish to discuss the post further or arrange an informal visit, please contact Robyn Warming (robyn.warming@uhs.nhs.uk)
Person Specification
Qualifications/ training required
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Registered with NMC
- Registered Nurse - Registered with NMC
Previous or relevant expirence
Essential
- Experience in liaising with patients and doing clinical consultations or health assessments
- Experience and skill in administering drugs/vaccines via intramuscular route
- Experience in using Microsoft Office Apps such as Word and Excel
Desirable
- Experience and skill in venesection (phlebotomy)
- Previous experience of immunisation/vaccination
- Previous experience of working in Occupational Health
- Previous experience of working in Occupational Health
Values and behaviour
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications/ training required
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Registered with NMC
- Registered Nurse - Registered with NMC
Previous or relevant expirence
Essential
- Experience in liaising with patients and doing clinical consultations or health assessments
- Experience and skill in administering drugs/vaccines via intramuscular route
- Experience in using Microsoft Office Apps such as Word and Excel
Desirable
- Experience and skill in venesection (phlebotomy)
- Previous experience of immunisation/vaccination
- Previous experience of working in Occupational Health
- Previous experience of working in Occupational Health
Values and behaviour
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
