Occupational Health Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake screening duties, assist with occupational health assessment clinics, immunisation/vaccination programmes, health surveillance, health promotional activities, and health & safety issues. Assist with the delivery of internal Occupational Health Services and to other external agencies.

Key Responsibilities

To undertake role of Band 5 Nurse within the Walsall Healthcare Occupational Health Department for Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, and others as required.

Will take charge of Occupational Health Department in absence of a more senior member of staff.

General Duties

Assist in the provision of a comprehensive Occupational Health service to Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, NHS Walsall and external Clients.

Responsible and accountable for assessing, planning and implementation of basic occupational health care. This will be achieved by using a client centred approach in the provision of care which meets their physical and psychological needs whilst supporting the legal and managerial needs of the employer.

To provide advice/care to staff taken ill or injured at work. Liaise with Accident & Emergency Department, GP's or other outside agencies for their continuing care, if required.

Maintain the service to meet the standards and outcomes identified by the in Service Manager in line with DOH guidance and legal requirements.

Managing own clinical caseload; undertake a range of health assessments, ensuring that managers are advised of any necessary adjustment to work practice and/or environment to ensure safe employment. Providing advice to managers and staff in relation to work, health and well-being issues.

Carry out clinical tasks, health surveillance and procedures in accordance with written policies, procedures and group directions. Deliver core services to allocated divisions, staff groups and external clients.

Accountable and responsible for accurate, comprehensive, legible record keeping in both written and electronic format and in accordance with local policies, NMC guidelines and the General Data Protection Regulation.

To assist overall service manager in developing changes aimed at continuing improvement to service delivery through research, updating procedures/policies/guidelines, internal monitoring, monthly audit and client feedback.

Assist in the delivery of health promotion and relevant training programmes to junior staff and students within the department, employees of the Trust's and commercial clients.

Ensure clinical areas & equipment within the department are maintained at high standards of cleanliness, where applicable, following manufacturers guidance.

Work collaboratively, with other clinical professionals and disciplines to ensure a seamless service is delivered to clients and managers.

Represent the Occupational Health and Well-being Department at relevant Trust and external business meetings as required.

Is a car driver/owner. The nature of this post will require travel off site, often with equipment, therefore independent mobility is essential.

Willing to work outside of normal department hours (early mornings and late finishes)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse with effective NMC registration and two years post qualification experience within the NHS
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• A basic understanding of audit and quality assurance initiatives
• Ability to travel and work off site if required

Desirable

• An interest in and some knowledge of immunisation programmes relevant to the NHS
• Ability to use initiative

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Willingness to promote aspects of the service within the Trust
• Basic understanding of NHS issues

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work in a busy and pressurised environment
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting

Desirable

• Ability to plan and organise own work load
• Willing to work outside of normal department hours (early mornings and late finishes)
• The ability to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the service

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service

145A Pleck Road

Walsall

WS2 9ES

Employer's website

https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)