Occupational Health Clinic Nurse

States of Guernsey; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Occupational Health Clinic Nurse to join its team in Guernsey. Your role will include managing clinical activities and delivering Occupational Health services. Applicants must be registered nurses with at least 2 years of post-registration experience. This full-time position offers a salary between £38,744 and £44,918 per annum, along with a relocation package and other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Progressive annual leave

Pension entitlement

Relocation package

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-registration nursing experience.
• Evidence of qualifications related to occupational health is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload within a multidisciplinary occupational health team.
• Deliver service standards for Occupational Health contracts.
• Conduct staff immunisations and screenings.

Skills

Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register

Knowledge of occupational health issues

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Team working

Education

Qualifications related to occupational health

Job description

Job Summary

States of Guernsey is looking for an Occupational Health Clinic Nurse to join the occupational health team. The post will support specialist nurses and, after training, induction and assessment, undertake a range of occupational health clinical activities. The role will contribute to the development and delivery of Occupational Health Services in line with relevant guidance and legislation, working in partnership with Health & Social Care departments such as Health and Safety and Control of Infection to achieve corporate objectives and deliver a quality service.

This role offers a competitive salary, progressive annual leave, pension entitlement and a relocation package for candidates moving to the Bailiwick of Guernsey. An 8‑Year Long Term Employment Permit is available for off‑Island candidates, allowing them to bring immediate family members who can work on the Island. Good schools are available for those wishing to relocate with their families.

About Us

The Island of Guernsey lies in the English Channel, 50km off the north‑west coast of France and 120km from the English coast. Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service allows staff to collaborate across services, agencies and the community, benefiting from modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation support and a healthy work-life balance.

Job Locations

Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Le Vauquiedor, St. Martin, Guernsey, GY4 6UU

Pay & Contract

Band 5 – £38,744 to £44,918 a year
Permanent contract – full‑time

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Work autonomously and manage workload within a multidisciplinary occupational health team.
• Deliver service standards for Occupational Health contracts to HSC, other States of Guernsey Departments and external clients.
• Screen pre‑work health assessment forms, assess fitness for proposed posts and record findings.
• Schedule and conduct staff and external client immunisations and screenings in line with policy and guidance.
• Advising staff and managers on work‑related immunisation requirements and conduct immunisation clinics.
• Manage body fluid exposure incidents, liaising with relevant parties to minimise risk.
• Assist with delivery and development of targeted health surveillance programmes (audiometry, spirometry, vision testing, etc.).
• Develop and implement written procedures and policies, supporting research‑based activities.
• Work with the OHA to publicise Occupational Health Services and provide high quality care.
• Plan and deliver health promotion and annual flu vaccination campaigns for HSC staff, States of Guernsey Departments and private organisations.
• Ensure adequate departmental medical, pharmaceutical supplies and equipment, and maintain records in accordance with the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2017.
• Assist in contact tracing and follow‑up for staff exposed to infectious pathogens.
• Order, undertake and interpret relevant tests and investigations, liaising with other health care professionals and advising staff on results.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register.
• Evidence of qualifications related to occupational health or specific skills such as spirometry, audiometry, and immunisation administration (desirable).

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years post‑registration nursing experience (essential).
• Knowledge of current occupational health issues and relevant legislation.
• Experience of team working, people management and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of audit/research, occupational health setting or related screening and vaccination programmes (desirable).

Person Specification

• Essential: 2+ years post‑registration experience, knowledge of occupational health issues, team working, people management, excellent communication.
• Desirable: Audit/research experience, occupational health setting or related screening and vaccination programme experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

States of Guernsey
Address: Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Le Vauquiedor, St. Martin, Guernsey, GY4 6UU
Website: https://www.gov.gg/