Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years practise experience. Ideally they will have had previous occupational experience or exposure to people who require immunisations and screening. They will be based at Homerton to support a new contract that has recently commenced.
The Employee Wellbeing Service, supports Barst Health staff and external contracts by providing protection, prevention and promotion of holistic health. There is a team of clinical and administrative staff, occupational heath Doctors, psychologists and physiotherapist in the Employee Well-being services. The aim is to contribute to patient care effectively and safely by ensuring staff are supported at work.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work as part of a team, as well as undertaking routine occupational health activities (with appropriate training) including:o Immunisationso Venepunctureo Spirometry and audiologyo Vision Screeningo Audiometryo Pre-employment Health Assessmentso Assist with the Blood Borne Virus Exposure Processes
You will respond to enquiries over email and on the telephone using our WeCare values to deliver a high standard of customer service.This is an ideal opportunity for a nurse (with an interest in occupational health) to join the Employee Wellbeing Service. It is an opportunity to work in a very busy service and there is an expectation of cross-site working within the Trust
The successful candidate will have the opportunity for further training and development to enable them to undertake the full remit of the post. You will work closely with the team who will support your induction and further training.
If you are passionate about how we treat our own in the NHS and want to make an impact for quality and safety of staff to be fit for purpose, then this is the ideal job for you.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in Occupational Health setting
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy
- Experience with Microsoft packages
Desirable
- Experience of giving immunisations
- Experience of working as Practice Nurse
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound clinical Knowledge
- Awareness of infection Control
- Ability to deal sensitively with clients
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Law
- Ability to carry out eye tests (keystone
- Knowledge of Travel Health
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly at all Trust sites and flexible hours where occasionally required
- Updating of clinical skills and Knowledge and Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in Occupational Health setting
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy
- Experience with Microsoft packages
Desirable
- Experience of giving immunisations
- Experience of working as Practice Nurse
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound clinical Knowledge
- Awareness of infection Control
- Ability to deal sensitively with clients
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Law
- Ability to carry out eye tests (keystone
- Knowledge of Travel Health
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly at all Trust sites and flexible hours where occasionally required
- Updating of clinical skills and Knowledge and Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
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).
