Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our expanding Occupational Health Service.
We believe it to be a hard working but friendly, supportive and nurturing environment, with many established and experienced practitioners.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to work in an interesting and developing service environment.
The role will cover all core aspects of occupational health provision, pre-employment assessment of staff, immunisation programmes, health promotion, health surveillance and daily provision of advice for service users within the Health Board.
We have full or part time hours available.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should be able todemonstratethe use of evidence-based practice and be proactive in managing change. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.
The successful candidate will be required to work within the Occupational Health Service alternating between Prince Phillip Hospital and Glangwili General Hospital and may on occasion cover clinics across all 4 sites.
Successful applicants will be given support and training for the post, we encourage professional development within our service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 17/05/2024
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional development and willingness to acquire qualification relevant to occupational health nursing practice
- Professional awareness and ongoing professional development
- Good knowledge base of clinical conditions
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing module
- Counselling module
- Health & Safety (e.g. Nebosh or losh)
- Anaphylaxis
- Venepuncture
- Health Promotion Module
- Infection Control Module
- Industrial Audiometry course
- Stress Management
- Understanding of clinical governance
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience in a variety of settings
- RGN (Level 1)
- Knowledge of organisations policies/ procedures
Desirable
- Clinical audit experience
- Experience of working in occupational health
- Experience of giving vaccinations as community or practice based nurse
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional development and willingness to acquire qualification relevant to occupational health nursing practice
- Professional awareness and ongoing professional development
- Good knowledge base of clinical conditions
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing module
- Counselling module
- Health & Safety (e.g. Nebosh or losh)
- Anaphylaxis
- Venepuncture
- Health Promotion Module
- Infection Control Module
- Industrial Audiometry course
- Stress Management
- Understanding of clinical governance
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience in a variety of settings
- RGN (Level 1)
- Knowledge of organisations policies/ procedures
Desirable
- Clinical audit experience
- Experience of working in occupational health
- Experience of giving vaccinations as community or practice based nurse
Language Skills
Desirable
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
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).
