Occupational Health Nurse

Job summary

To contribute to an effective and professional Occupational Health Service, providing pre-employment screening, annual health surveillance, assisting in the delivery of immunisation programmes, managing inoculation injuries, undertaking venepuncture, and giving occupational health advice and education to all Trust staff members.Based mainly at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, the post holder will be expected to work within any NHS Trust / external contractor premises and will be expected to transfer flexibly between workplace sites as necessary to meet service requirements.

Main duties of the job

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to join the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team and to develop your career within this specialist field.

This individual will be able to expand their skills and knowledge in the area of occupational health by understanding the impact health can have on work and work can have on someone's health. You will be working in a supportive team environment; playing a crucial role in providing a compassionate and professional service that is instrumental in the care of our Trust staff and external clients. The department is also working collaboratively with other NHS Occupational Health Services within the region.

You will be delivering immunisation programmes, undertaking venepuncture, pre-employment health screening, annual Health Surveillance, managing Inoculation Injuries, and giving occupational health advice and education to all Trust staff members.

If you have a positive attitude, a drive to develop yourself, are an excellent team player, and thrive is a busy working environment, this could be the right challenge for you. In return we would be keen to support you through an apprenticeship to obtain the Specialist Occupational health qualification.

If you are interested in working with us and believe you have the transferable skills, experience and attitude to be part of our team, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.