Practice Nurse - Occupational Health - Denmark Hill

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Practice Nurse (Occupational Health) to deliver high-quality occupational healthcare services at their London location. The role involves working closely with a team in various clinical activities, including vaccinations, health screening, and providing general advice. The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse with post-registration experience and a commitment to ongoing education and teamwork. A competitive salary and permanent contract are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with some post registration experience.
• Experience in a practice nurse setting.
• Commitment to develop knowledge of clinical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of occupational healthcare.
• Participate in training and education development.
• Conduct health screenings and administer vaccinations.

Skills

Post registration experience

Knowledge of clinical specialty

Workload management

Understanding of Occupational Health

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Experience in practice nurse setting

Job description

Go back King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Practice Nurse - Occupational Health - Denmark Hill

The closing date is 13 August 2025

• The post holder will work closely with the team of Occupational Health Advisors and medical staff, providing a comprehensive service to all staff. To provide a high standard of occupational healthcare to the multidisciplinary personnel of King's NHSFT and other purchasers of the occupational health service. The Practice/Clinic Nurse will be expected to participate/undertake training/education development and maintain a competent level of practice at all times
• The Practice/Clinic Nurse will provide vaccination and phlebotomy services within pre-booked clinics, screen pre-employment health questionnaires, take part in walk in clinics, and will provide a comprehensive occupational services to Trust staff and external customers and provide general advice to clients as required.
• To be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide patients and relatives with high quality nursing care.

Main duties of the job

• To adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and adhere to Trust Policies & Procedures.
• To participate as a member of the Multi-professional team, in providing occupational health services to Kings College Hospital Staff and other businesses as required
• Willingness to work on multiple sites on a rotational basis.
• To assess, plan and evaluate the needs of clients in the department following accidents and injuries.
• To undertake clinical activities (e.g. vaccinations, phlebotomy, health interviews, pre-employment health screening) as required and where necessary training will be provided.
• To assist in the provision of Occupational Health screening and surveillance programmes in accordance with current Occupational Health policy, e.g. lung function test and driver's medical.
• To undertake advice to managers and individuals, with supervision, on Occupational Health related issues.
• Advise managers and healthcare workers on the correct procedures when in contact with infectious diseases under supervision. or independently once competency has been established
• To ensure that clinical stocks and supplies are ordered. To process orders and receive goods under supervision.
• To participate in health and wellbeing programmes.
• To appropriately and in a timely manner refer clients to occupational health policy or a Senior Occupational Advisor as appropriate.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

Occupational Advisor as appropriate. To assist in undertaking workplace visits with the Senior Occupational Health Advisor. To be aware of the need to adhere to the Trusts policy on valuing equality and diversity in theworkplace. To ensure contemporaneous record keeping at all times and in line with the Trust policy ondocumentation. To maintain up to date and comprehensive records, observing confidentiality of the clientsinformation at all times and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations and Accessto Health Records Act. To follow local safety and occupational health policies and to report all accidents, adverse incidentsand complaints as required by these policies. To ensure that all duties as a service provider and employee are carried out with due regard toKings College Hospitals Equal Opportunities policy. Participate in Trust and Division initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.Education and Research To be aware of current research and the possible implications to practice in the delivery of occupationalhealth services both on Kings College Hospitals sites and private business sites To update knowledge in the light of current research and practice. To liaise with appropriate members of teaching staff, link lecturer practitioner. To contribute to and participate in multi-disciplinary educational events.Leadership To act as a role model at all times. To exercise leadership where appropriate. To anticipate day to day staffing problems and take appropriate action in conjunction with the Practice/ClinicNurse and Senior Occupational Health Advisor to ensure good standards of care for the client are maintainedat all times. To keep Senior Occupational Health Advisor informed of significant changes in the day to day situation inthe department. To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors andclients within the Occupational Health Department, in addition to any specific risk management associatedwith this post.Personal professional development To keep up to date with NMC, Trust and Care Group policies and guidelines and adhere to these at alltimes. To be a fully active and committed member of the multidisciplinary team operating within the Divisions. To demonstrate an insight into own professional development, contributing to the process of identifying owneducational and clinical needs in conjunction with the Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor. Participate in own Individual Performance Review. To ensure own educational commitment is at least sufficient to maintain revalidation requirements and toensure own mandatory training certificates are current, in liaison with the Senior Occupational Health NurseAdvisor.. To work within and accept responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of clinical competence and ensureclinical competency as new technologies are introduced.General The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of workcolleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinicalgovernance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusttogether with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care andfeels like their contribution is valuable and valued. At Kings we are a kind, respectful team:Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our workRespectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when neededTeam. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contributeto the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitiveor restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subjectto review in consultation with the post holder. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for emailcommunication. Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to createan environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• Registered Nurse with some post registration experience.
• Experience of working in a practice nurse setting

Knowledge and Experience

• A commitment and interest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice
• To be able to manage and prioritise workload
• Awareness and understanding of current Occupational Health issues

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.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

£37,259 to £45,356 a yearper annum inc HCA's

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-7320285

Job locations