Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge and an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills? Come and join us in our busy central London NHS occupational health service where we are looking for a highly motivated and committed Occupational Health Support Worker to join our dedicated team who provide a wide remit of occupational health services to the Trust's workforce and commercial contracts. You will receive training in assisting with local and national health protection and surveillance programmes, immunity screening and administrative duties.
If you enjoy a challenge and working as part of a team, then this post is the one for you. The Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing service offers generous education, training and development opportunities for your role.
There is one full time permanent role (37.5 hours per week).
For further details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification on our website.
Main duties of the job
The Occupational Support Worker will actively assist with the delivery of the Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Service. The role will include undertaking a wide variety of clinical and administrative duties including venepuncture, stock and medicine management, supporting health and wellbeing initiative and undertaking health surveillance including spirometry and audiometry.
About us
This is an exciting time to be joining us in occupational health. You will be working amongst one of the largest multidisciplinary team which includes doctors, nurses, safety advisers, researchers and psychologists. The team is committed and progressive and we pride ourselves on providing a quality service that delivers high standards of clinical care.
We were the first Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Service in the NHS to achieve a full SEQOHS accreditation award; having robust clinical governance, excellent quality standards and exemplar investment in staff training and development.
What We Can Offer You:
Unparalleled learning and career development opportunities, in a supportive and inclusive environment
An experienced, knowledgeable and friendly multidisciplinary team of over 100 colleagues, including: doctors, nurses, health and safety specialists, psychologists, physiotherapists, dieticians, manual handling advisers, researchers and administrators
Access to our wide ranging 'showing we care about you' staff health and wellbeing programme, as well as a generous benefits package.
What We Want From You:
Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or an Administrator with OH experience .
Knowledge of Microsoft computer programmes.
Excellent communication and team working skills.
Ability to be flexible, responsive and dynamic.
Motivation and commitment to continuous learning and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work flexibly under the direction of the occupational health nurse (OHN) / senior occupational nurse advisor (SOHN) and public health nurse manager within a multidisciplinary occupational health team to provide a smooth and effective running of the Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing (OHSWB) Service
To recognise own limitations and the need for support from the multidisciplinary team when dealing with issues beyond current sphere of knowledge.
To maintain and facilitate a client centred approach to providing holistic health care and advice in line with local and Trust protocols & procedures.
At the direction of the nursing team, participate fully in the delivery of planned care, applying and evaluating advanced clinical skills which will include venepuncture, spirometry, vision screening and audiometry and undertaking administrative duties.
To provide continuity of care to clients throughout their contact with the OHSWB whenever possible.
To maintain good working relationships and effective communication with clients, colleagues, managers and other professionals across the Trust and external organisations.
To maintain appropriate accurate record keeping in line with Trust and local departmental policies and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act (2018).
To maintain, promote and support delivery of public health initiatives working closely and in partnership with colleagues in the Trust and external agencies.
To promote and assist in the delivery of the Trust health and wellbeing programme through presentations, teaching sessions and attending organised sessions both within the Trust and at other establishments.
To adhere to universal precautions at all times. Ensure precautions to minimise the risk of cross infection and the safe disposal of clinical waste are followed at all times.
To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times, unless there is a need to consider breaching confidentiality. In this situation inform the SOHN, matron and occupational health physician (OHP) if you identify a client that you feel their safety or that of the patients is at risk.
To carry out health surveillance of workers exposed to hazards in the workplace. This can take the form of undertaking venepuncture, spirometry, audiometry and vision screening as per departmental protocols. Refer to nursing and medical teams if necessary.
To monitor clinical stock and vaccinations.
To support the delivery of the annual seasonal flu immunisation programme for Trust staff.
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work flexibly under the direction of the occupational health nurse (OHN) / senior occupational nurse advisor (SOHN) and public health nurse manager within a multidisciplinary occupational health team to provide a smooth and effective running of the Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing (OHSWB) Service
To recognise own limitations and the need for support from the multidisciplinary team when dealing with issues beyond current sphere of knowledge.
To maintain and facilitate a client centred approach to providing holistic health care and advice in line with local and Trust protocols & procedures.
At the direction of the nursing team, participate fully in the delivery of planned care, applying and evaluating advanced clinical skills which will include venepuncture, spirometry, vision screening and audiometry and undertaking administrative duties.
To provide continuity of care to clients throughout their contact with the OHSWB whenever possible.
To maintain good working relationships and effective communication with clients, colleagues, managers and other professionals across the Trust and external organisations.
To maintain appropriate accurate record keeping in line with Trust and local departmental policies and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act (2018).
To maintain, promote and support delivery of public health initiatives working closely and in partnership with colleagues in the Trust and external agencies.
To promote and assist in the delivery of the Trust health and wellbeing programme through presentations, teaching sessions and attending organised sessions both within the Trust and at other establishments.
To adhere to universal precautions at all times. Ensure precautions to minimise the risk of cross infection and the safe disposal of clinical waste are followed at all times.
To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times, unless there is a need to consider breaching confidentiality. In this situation inform the SOHN, matron and occupational health physician (OHP) if you identify a client that you feel their safety or that of the patients is at risk.
To carry out health surveillance of workers exposed to hazards in the workplace. This can take the form of undertaking venepuncture, spirometry, audiometry and vision screening as per departmental protocols. Refer to nursing and medical teams if necessary.
To monitor clinical stock and vaccinations.
To support the delivery of the annual seasonal flu immunisation programme for Trust staff.
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working in teams/multidisciplinary environments
- Experience as a Health Care Assistant or an administrator with OH experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft computer programmes
Desirable
- Health promotion and education experience
Qualification and Knowledge
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 or relevant experience
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with clients of varying levels of seniority
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
- General IT skills including E mail
- Have good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to plan and organise own workload
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working in teams/multidisciplinary environments
- Experience as a Health Care Assistant or an administrator with OH experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft computer programmes
Desirable
- Health promotion and education experience
Qualification and Knowledge
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 or relevant experience
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with clients of varying levels of seniority
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
- General IT skills including E mail
- Have good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to plan and organise own workload
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).
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).
