Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the team.
Occupational Health offers a dynamic and challenging work environment. Working as part of a team, the role requires a flexible approach to work, commitment, the ability to prioritise your workload as well as the ability to communicate and work with the wider multidisciplinary team.
We are looking for individuals with good clinical interpersonal and communication skills, who are willing and able to adapt to change and to work individually within their level of competence.
The post holders will be required to work as part of the team of Occupational Health Nurses across all Swansea Bay University Health Board sites.
Main duties of the job
As a registered nurse working in Occupational Health you will be responsible for supporting the team in the provision of services including:
- Undertaking routine planned health assessment and surveillance and providing a high standard of care and advice in relation to specific occupational health requirements.
- Employment screening and vaccination
- Advice on Infection control and occupational and lifestyle health matters
- Supporting health and wellbeing activities such as health road shows / flu vaccination campaign
- Health surveillance such as vision screening, lung function screening, audiometry.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence based practice
- Ability to contribute to the clinical governance agenda, including risk management.
- Able to work under own initiative
- Awareness of professional issues
Desirable
- Interest of a particular speciality within occupational health.
- An understanding of current issues relating to the NHS and occupational health
Essential Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with significant post registration experience
- Registered with NMC
- Varied clinical experience including an acute setting
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Qualification in Occupational Health
- Experience of working in occupational health setting
- Competent in undertaking venepuncture
- Competent in spirometry, audiometry and Keystone vision testing
- Health promotion experience
- Immunisation Experience
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Good IT knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Demonstrates professional and courteous manner
- Positive role model
- Enthusiastic and motivated Team player
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence based practice
- Ability to contribute to the clinical governance agenda, including risk management.
- Able to work under own initiative
- Awareness of professional issues
Desirable
- Interest of a particular speciality within occupational health.
- An understanding of current issues relating to the NHS and occupational health
Essential Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with significant post registration experience
- Registered with NMC
- Varied clinical experience including an acute setting
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Qualification in Occupational Health
- Experience of working in occupational health setting
- Competent in undertaking venepuncture
- Competent in spirometry, audiometry and Keystone vision testing
- Health promotion experience
- Immunisation Experience
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Good IT knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Demonstrates professional and courteous manner
- Positive role model
- Enthusiastic and motivated Team player
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).
