Occupational Health Screening Nurse

Optima Health; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Eye care vouchers

CPD days

Professional fees paid

Cycle to work

Job summary

Optima Health is seeking an Occupational Health Screening Nurse for Plymouth, working 15 hours per week on Tue and Thu. The role involves immunisations, health surveillance, pre-placement questionnaires and Mantoux/BCG, with a commitment to training and career development.

The position offers permanent part-time hours, a pro rata salary of £34,500–£36,500 and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, health plan and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience of delivering immunisations or venepuncture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of Occupational Health services and clinics for our client.
• Advise clients on immunisation services and recommendations for improvement.
• Complete health surveillance calls and pre-placement questionnaires.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

Immunisations

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health Screening Nurse
Location: Plymouth - Livewell
Salary: £34,500 - £36,500 pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part time, 15 hours, working Tuesday & Thursday

Role Summary

We are looking for a Nurse to join the Optima team. Whether you already have occupational health experience or not, this is a great opportunity with training included. This role will include carrying out a mixture of immunisations, health surveillance, pre placement questionnaires and Mantoux/BCG. In return, we offer an industry-leading training and development program to help you get where you want to go in Occupational Health. If you want to carry out additional training and qualifications or take on a leadership and management responsibility, then we will help support you.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivering a range of Occupational Health services and clinics for our client
• Advise our clients on current immunisation services and recommendations for improvement
• Completing health surveillance calls, Pre placement questionnaire calls and Mantoux/BCG
• Conducting immunisation health assessments and surveillance, relating to potential exposure to health risks at work
• Promoting employee health and wellbeing for our clients and across the wider business
• Giving health education on relevant issues, promoting a healthy lifestyle to all employees in order to maximise participation in activities at work and elsewhere
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team by sharing knowledge, supporting and challenging your peers
• Maintaining registration and Continuous Professional Development by meeting or exceeding standards set by the NMC

Experience, skills and knowledge required for the role

• Registered General Nurse with NMC registration
• Experience of delivering immunisations or venepuncture

What Can We Offer You?

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Volunteer Days
• YuLife Employee Benefits Platform
• Save As You Earn Scheme
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Flu Vaccination Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Clinical Training Academy
• Paid CPD Days
• Professional Registration Fees Paid
• RAVE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Right to Request Flexible Working From Day 1

About Us:

Optima Health is the UK's largest provider of Occupational Health and wellbeing services, supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we have been helping employers create healthier, high-performing workplaces for generations, and we continue to evolve with innovative, practical solutions that make a real difference.

At the heart of our story are our people. We bring together like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving workplace health and wellbeing and delivering meaningful support to the organisations we work with across the UK.

One Team

There are no barriers in our business. We trust each other and work together as one team to deliver what our clients need. We all have a part to play in our future, and everyone's contribution is important and valued.

Doing the Right Thing

We operate to the highest standards. Success is underpinned by honesty and integrity, and by doing what we say we will do. We care about the impact of our work on our people, our clients, their employees, society, and the world we live in. Caring for our colleagues' wellbeing and respecting their time, energy and balance is fundamental to this value.

Shaping Tomorrow

We are always looking for ways to improve and innovate. We train, support and empower future leaders, invest in market-leading propositions and use technology to advance service and clinical outcomes. We evolve how we work - embracing smater, more flexible approaches that help our people thrive both professionally and personally.

Never Too Big to Care

We always retain a client-first approach. Every client, and every one of their employees that we support, matters. We work in partnership to optimise workplace health and wellbeing, sharing in the benefits of growing together.

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

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