Occupational Health Nurse

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 27 November 2024

Job summary

Are you looking to take your first step towards an exciting career in the NHS, or looking for an exciting new challenge? If so we would like you to support our Occupational Health department and become a fantastic member of our team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Occupational Health Department have a vacancy for an Occupational Health Nurse (Band 6). You will play a vital role within the department as it strives to provide high quality services to the Trust and our external clients.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to Occupational Health Manager, you will be part of a multi disciplinary Occupational Health team. You will communicate and work collaboratively with OH Advisers, OH Nurses, Mental Wellbeing Practitioners, HR professionals and liaise with key stakeholders and external agencies as required in support of a proactive and timely approach to employee health in the workplace.

About us

You will be joining a high-performing integrated NHS Trust, rated Good in our last CQC inspection but striving for even more. We were delighted to hear that our staff rated us as 'the best place to work in Greater Manchester' in the most recent Staff Survey results (Q4 2020/21) and this is testament to the truly unique family and team feel at the Trust. We can truly offer you a wonderful place to work and develop.

Date posted

18 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-875CD-24

Job locations

Musgrave House Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL40JR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, confidential advice to managers, HR and employees and make recommendations on fitness for work/task on pre placement assessments

To carry and manage a caseload dealing.

To undertake occupational screening / health surveillance and provide the relevant analysis in accordance with health and safety legislation and interpret results and advise accordingly.

Provide support with vaccination / immunisation delivery and management, including seasonal flu campaigns.

To refer on for advice and diagnosis from a senior OH clinician if required.

Be willing to learn or have experience of the following requirements

Registered General Nurse Part 1 NMC.

Knowledge of vaccination / immunisation requirements.

Experience of pre placement assessments.

Knowledge of Management referral and risk assessment.

Proficient in producing clear, legible, concise and accurate case notes, letters and reports on OH issues, ensuring compliance with confidentiality, professional standards and data protection legislation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, confidential advice to managers, HR and employees and make recommendations on fitness for work/task on pre placement assessments

To carry and manage a caseload dealing.

To undertake occupational screening / health surveillance and provide the relevant analysis in accordance with health and safety legislation and interpret results and advise accordingly.

Provide support with vaccination / immunisation delivery and management, including seasonal flu campaigns.

To refer on for advice and diagnosis from a senior OH clinician if required.

Be willing to learn or have experience of the following requirements

Registered General Nurse Part 1 NMC.

Knowledge of vaccination / immunisation requirements.

Experience of pre placement assessments.

Knowledge of Management referral and risk assessment.

Person Specification

Essential

Part 1 NMC Register
Vaccination and Immunisation Training
Occupational Health Experience or Alternative specialty with transferable skills

Desirable

NHS Experience
Experience in Full OH remit including health surveillance, pre placement assessments, vaccination programmes
Previous experience within an OH setting

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Occupational Health Legislative Requirements
Management of Workload

Desirable

Knowledge of Risk Assessment

Person Specification

Essential

Part 1 NMC Register
Vaccination and Immunisation Training
Occupational Health Experience or Alternative specialty with transferable skills

Desirable

NHS Experience
Experience in Full OH remit including health surveillance, pre placement assessments, vaccination programmes
Previous experience within an OH setting

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Occupational Health Legislative Requirements
Management of Workload

Desirable

Knowledge of Risk Assessment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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