Occupational Health Clinic Nurse

Job description

Job summary

As part of the Occupational Health team the post holder will support the department to deliver high quality, comprehensive and pro active Occupational Health services.

The post holder will primarily be involved in vaccinations, venepuncture, pre employment health assessment, liaising with staff and managers as required.

The post holder will work as an effective team member, assisting in the management and the organisation of work as required.

Main duties of the job

Assist the Occupational Health (OH) Senior Clinic Nurse in the day to day management and provision of OH services to the Trust's and any additional customers.

Manage and prioritise own workload in the day to day delivery of OH services.

Works as an effective team member, demonstrate good personal communication skills and actively promote excellent team and interdisciplinary relationships.

To follow the Trust Medicines policy and departmental policies including Patient Group Directive's (PGD's) / Written Instructions on the safe storage, administration and disposal of immunisation/medication.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for a full outline of the roles and responsibilities of this post.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for a full outline of the roles and responsibilities of this post.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12)

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience including in acute NHS hospital settings
• Demonstrates sound understanding of personal and professional accountability
• Ability to work to challenging timescales and produce effective results
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Demonstrates excellent team working
• Demonstrates a desire to explore new ways of delivering services

Desirable

• Occupational Health experience

Communication

Essential

• Excellent oral, written and inter personal communication skills
• Ability to facilitate and support learning in practice
• Good IT Skills including use of Microsoft office and outlook e-mail.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering teaching sessions and presentations.

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to place client at centre of care.
• Competent venepuncture skills
• Competent vaccination / injection skills e.g. intramuscular injections

Desirable

• Knowledge of immunisation programmes
• Knowledge of health promotion programmes
• Demonstrates ability to think laterally, creatively and innovatively to enhance client care

Person Specification
Education

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12)

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience including in acute NHS hospital settings
• Demonstrates sound understanding of personal and professional accountability
• Ability to work to challenging timescales and produce effective results
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Demonstrates excellent team working
• Demonstrates a desire to explore new ways of delivering services

Desirable

• Occupational Health experience

Communication

Essential

• Excellent oral, written and inter personal communication skills
• Ability to facilitate and support learning in practice
• Good IT Skills including use of Microsoft office and outlook e-mail.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering teaching sessions and presentations.

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to place client at centre of care.
• Competent venepuncture skills
• Competent vaccination / injection skills e.g. intramuscular injections

Desirable

• Knowledge of immunisation programmes
• Knowledge of health promotion programmes
• Demonstrates ability to think laterally, creatively and innovatively to enhance client care

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Occupational Health

21 Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5LE

United Kingdom

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