Occupational Health Registered Nurse

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Under the supervision of senior colleagues, the post holder will assist in the delivery and evaluation of the Occupational Health vaccination and surveillance programmes, in line with legislative and official guidance, Trust policy requirements and current best practice.

Main duties of the job

Administration and Clerical

Maintenance of accurate occupational health records (electronic) in line with professional and legal requirements and Trust policy.

Clinical

Participate in the day-to-day provision of occupational health flu vaccination services following Trust policies/procedures and under the supervision of a specialist nurse, including: health assessment and provision of advice to individual clients, and their manager if appropriate, on appropriate actions and/or referral; provision of suitable health surveillance programmes; vaccination/immunisation programmes; health promotion.
Use specialist equipment once trained to competently and safely perform pertinent clinical vaccination.
Analyse and interpret information taking appropriate action including referral or consultation with senior colleague if necessary, and give relevant advice to individual employees, employee groups and managers.

Governance

Comply with Department of Health/Health Service guidelines, legislative requirements, Trust policy/procedures and best practice for the provision of occupational health services.
Raise concerns regarding client care or provision of Occupational Health services with the Head of Occupational Health or other senior colleagues.
Be accountable for own professional actions.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.

Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards

Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.

Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion

Date posted

29 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CORP-1443C

Job locations

Heatherdene

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate Hospital

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more information please contact Janette Barnes on Janette.barnes4@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more information please contact Janette Barnes on Janette.barnes4@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse (Adult) with NMC

Experience

Essential

oWorking in a setting with Adults
oExperience of working in a team.

Desirable

oCommunity experience.
oFlu Track experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse (Adult) with NMC

Experience

Essential

oWorking in a setting with Adults
oExperience of working in a team.

Desirable

oCommunity experience.
oFlu Track experience

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).