Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual, who would like to gain experience in the speciality of occupational health nursing. The duties involve the assessment of new employees, immunisation clinics, health surveillance, and the provision of health promotion activities as required within a busy department.
You will be a nurse registered with the NMC, with a comprehensive range of post registration experience. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously, as well as within a team.
The successful applicant will work alongside the Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisors, Occupational Health Manager and other clinical and non-clinical colleagues in order to ensure quality of service provision.
Although the post will be mainly based at St Woolos Hospital in Newport the successful applicant will be required to work across other sites within the University Health Board, with some travel during the working day, according to the needs of the service.
Occupational Health has a commitment to create the necessary climate that promotes lifelong learning and maximise evidence based practice. We adhere to the organisation's values and behaviours framework to support the delivery of high quality, sustainable client care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
- Preplacement health assessments.
- Deliver immunisation programmes
- Co-ordinate and carry out health surveillance programmes e.g. spirometry, skin assessments.
- Support the occupational physician during clinical sessions.
- To liaise with other professionals and client groups where necessary.
- To work with minimal supervision
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates a professional and courteous manner
- Organised and methodical
- Positive role model
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Team Player
- Sets high standards of personal and professional achievement
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Ability to travel within a geographical area
- Adheres to the University Health Board Values and Behaviours Framework.
Desirable
- Demonstrates self - awareness
- Willingness to contribute to the development of the profession
- Ability to speak Welsh
Skills & knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence based practice
- Ability to contribute to the clinical governance agenda, including risk management
- Able to work under own initiative
- Good knowledge of/able to use: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Awareness of professional issues
Desirable
- Interest of a particular speciality within occupational health
- Participation in clinical audit
- An understanding of current issues relating to the NHS and occupational health
Experience
Essential
- Varied clinical experience including an acute setting
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in occupational health setting
- Teaching experience
- Competent in undertaking venepuncture
- Competent in spirometry, audiometry and Keystone vision testing
- Health promotion experience
- Immunisation experience
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Registered with NMC
Desirable
- Qualification in Occupational Health
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates a professional and courteous manner
- Organised and methodical
- Positive role model
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Team Player
- Sets high standards of personal and professional achievement
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Ability to travel within a geographical area
- Adheres to the University Health Board Values and Behaviours Framework.
Desirable
- Demonstrates self - awareness
- Willingness to contribute to the development of the profession
- Ability to speak Welsh
Skills & knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence based practice
- Ability to contribute to the clinical governance agenda, including risk management
- Able to work under own initiative
- Good knowledge of/able to use: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Awareness of professional issues
Desirable
- Interest of a particular speciality within occupational health
- Participation in clinical audit
- An understanding of current issues relating to the NHS and occupational health
Experience
Essential
- Varied clinical experience including an acute setting
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in occupational health setting
- Teaching experience
- Competent in undertaking venepuncture
- Competent in spirometry, audiometry and Keystone vision testing
- Health promotion experience
- Immunisation experience
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Registered with NMC
Desirable
- Qualification in Occupational Health
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).
