Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Registered General Nurse to work in the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Department which is part of a dynamic and truly customer focused Workforce & OD Directorate
This is an ideal opportunity for a nurse (with an interest in occupational health) to join the occupational health and wellbeing team. It is an opportunity to work in a very busy service and there is an expectation of cross-site working at other Trusts within the North West.
The hours are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 16.30pm
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work as part of a team, hold a large daily caseload and is expected to run clinics on a daily basis within various Trusts that we support. The post holder will also support the specialist nurses, as well as undertaking routine occupational health activities (with appropriate training) including:
- Immunisations
- Venepuncture
- Spirometry
- Vision Screening
- Audiometry
- Pre-employment Health Assessments
- Assist with the Blood Borne Virus Exposure Processes
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist and undertake new employee health assessment for Occupational Health clients, advising managers of any recommendations relating to a candidates suitability against a specific risk assessment, supported by a Senior Occupational Health Adviser
- Undertake immunisation programmes for Trust and Income Generation clients, at the clients own site when required. Maintain information on clients immunisation status. This is undertaken in line with the local Occupational Health Patient Group Directive and includes venepuncture as appropriate
- Participate in the management of inoculation injuries supported by a Senior Occupational Health Advisor in line with Trust policy and Occupational Health standard operating procedures
- In liaison with and at the request of the Senior Occupational Health Advisor undertake periodic health surveillance for Trust and Income Generation clients, at the clients own site when required, while still maintaining a high standard of professional expertise and advise a member of the senior Occupational Health clinical team of any areas of concern.
- Provide advice to managers, employees and their representatives on issues relating to Occupational Health supported by the multidisciplinary Occupational Health team as necessary.
- Provide initial confidential support and advice for employees following incidents such as inoculation injuries, substance abuse, bereavement, stress, infection control, violence to staff etc and refer onto or signpost to an appropriate support services.
- In conjunction with the Senior Occupational Health Nurse arrange and co-ordinate and deliver health promotion activities advising individuals on issues such as smoking cessation and lifestyle screening. Will be required to present and train
- To assist in ensuring that adequate supplies of vaccines and other sundries are maintained within the Occupational Health Department and satellite clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist and undertake new employee health assessment for Occupational Health clients, advising managers of any recommendations relating to a candidates suitability against a specific risk assessment, supported by a Senior Occupational Health Adviser
- Undertake immunisation programmes for Trust and Income Generation clients, at the clients own site when required. Maintain information on clients immunisation status. This is undertaken in line with the local Occupational Health Patient Group Directive and includes venepuncture as appropriate
- Participate in the management of inoculation injuries supported by a Senior Occupational Health Advisor in line with Trust policy and Occupational Health standard operating procedures
- In liaison with and at the request of the Senior Occupational Health Advisor undertake periodic health surveillance for Trust and Income Generation clients, at the clients own site when required, while still maintaining a high standard of professional expertise and advise a member of the senior Occupational Health clinical team of any areas of concern.
- Provide advice to managers, employees and their representatives on issues relating to Occupational Health supported by the multidisciplinary Occupational Health team as necessary.
- Provide initial confidential support and advice for employees following incidents such as inoculation injuries, substance abuse, bereavement, stress, infection control, violence to staff etc and refer onto or signpost to an appropriate support services.
- In conjunction with the Senior Occupational Health Nurse arrange and co-ordinate and deliver health promotion activities advising individuals on issues such as smoking cessation and lifestyle screening. Will be required to present and train
- To assist in ensuring that adequate supplies of vaccines and other sundries are maintained within the Occupational Health Department and satellite clinics.
Person Specification
Qualificaitons
Essential
Desirable
- Health & Safety Qualification
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in an Occupational Health or Practice Nurse setting
- Comprehensive post registration experience
- Wide, comprehensive background knowledge in general nursing in either the acute or primary care sector
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge & Understanding of the role of occupational health
- Ability to teach skills on a one-to-one and group basis.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
- Understanding of mental health
Skills
Essential
- Computer Literate
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organisations skills with effective time management and prioritising skills
- Ability to exercise initiative
Desirable
- Venepuncture skills
- Knowledge of immunisations and communicable diseases
- Ability to given intramuscular/subcutaneous injections
Other
Essential
Other
Essential
- Car Driver
- Will be expected to travel within the North West region to external client bases
- Will be expected to undertake clinics at other hospital sites as and when required
Person Specification
Qualificaitons
Essential
Desirable
- Health & Safety Qualification
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in an Occupational Health or Practice Nurse setting
- Comprehensive post registration experience
- Wide, comprehensive background knowledge in general nursing in either the acute or primary care sector
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge & Understanding of the role of occupational health
- Ability to teach skills on a one-to-one and group basis.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
- Understanding of mental health
Skills
Essential
- Computer Literate
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organisations skills with effective time management and prioritising skills
- Ability to exercise initiative
Desirable
- Venepuncture skills
- Knowledge of immunisations and communicable diseases
- Ability to given intramuscular/subcutaneous injections
Other
Essential
Other
Essential
- Car Driver
- Will be expected to travel within the North West region to external client bases
- Will be expected to undertake clinics at other hospital sites as and when required
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).
