Occupational Health Clinic Nurse

NHS; Bebington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinic Nurse to join the Occupational Health team. You will plan, implement and evaluate individualised care for staff, provide vaccination services and pre-employment screening, and contribute to a holistic health and wellbeing programme for all staff.

You will work within policy frameworks, be involved in health surveillance and liaise with Infection Control and other specialists as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with evidence of post-registration development.
• Post-registration OH qualification is desirable.
• Experience in Occupational Health is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer vaccinations safely and provide advising on occupational immunisations.
• Carry out pre-employment screening and assess fitness to work.
• Identify where the Equality Act applies and refer to specialists as needed.
• Participate in health promotion activities within the department.
• Be accountable for clinical actions and know your limitations.
• Work within SOPs and relevant governing guidelines for immunisations.

Skills

Nursing registration

OH experience

Vaccinations

CPD

Public health

Education

OH qualification (desirable)

Post-registration development

Job description

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Job overview

As a member of the occupational health team you will be required to participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised care for staff within Wirral Teaching Hospital Trust. You will contribute to the multidisciplinary team as a key nurse ensuring a holistic approach to the health and wellbeing and occupational care needs of all grades of staff within the Trust. You will provide screening for pre-employment including vaccinations and venepunture where necessary, under the direction of the nurse specialist / nurse manager, having freedom to act within the policies and practices of the service. You will provide a service of excellence, which is primarily responsible for meeting the needs of Trust employees, but also external contracts.

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities

• . To be competent in the skills and knowledge needed to ensure the safe administration of vaccinations and to give comprehensive advice around occupational immunisations in line within the National Frameworks
• . To be competent in the skills and knowledge to carry out pre-employment screening and assess fitness to work with advice on workplace restrictions / adaptations to clients, managers and external clients where needed.
• . Identify where the Equality Act may apply to clients and refer to specialist nurses or OHP where necessary.
• . Participate in health promotion activities within the department.
• . Be accountable for all clinical actions and be aware of personal limitations.
• . Work within Patient Group Directions, Written Instructions and Department of Health Green Book guidelines when giving immunisations and also the OH departments Standard Operating Clinical Procedures

• Undertake Venepuncture as required.
• . Order and interpret pathology results in line with OH procedures.
• . Order and maintain / store pharmacy stock as needed in line with Trust policy for Medicines Management.
• . Assess fitness to work for staff which have been affected or are in contact with an infectious condition. Liaise with the Infection Control Team when necessary.
• . Assist in health surveillance programmes.
• . Ensure staff who have been involved in exposure to body fluids and sharps injuries are managed in line with Trust policy and departmental standard operating procedures.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the role Clinic Nurse

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Registered General Nurse with evidence of post registration development (a recognised OH qualification would be desirable )
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience working in an Occupational Health setting is desirable

Knowledge and Skills

• Sound clinical knowledge
• Demonstrate an interest in Occupational Health
• Experience of giving vaccinations with underpinning knowledge of public health programmes

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.