Registered General Nurse - Occupational Health

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse to work within their Occupational Health Service. The role requires a motivated individual with excellent communication and organizational skills, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include health screenings, immunizations, and promoting a positive culture of well-being. Candidates must hold a valid NMC UK pin and have 2 years of post-registration experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience required.
• Previous experience of venepuncture and immunisations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive Occupational Health Service for NHS GG&C employees.
• Provide advice and guidance on health and work.
• Promote a positive culture of health and well-being.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Adaptability

Education

NMC UK pin

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to work within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Occupational Health Service. The post holder should have a desire to work within this specialist field and have a minimum of 2 years post registration experience.

The post holder will work as a key member of the existing Occupational Health Nursing and multidisciplinary team and will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive Occupational Health Service for all NHS GG&C employees and external organisations at a time growth and development. The role will involve provision of a diverse range of Occupational Health services including pre‑employment health screening, immunisation clinics, venepuncture, health surveillance programmes and management of blood borne virus exposures. You will provide advice and guidance to managers and staff on all aspects of health and work and will be instrumental in promoting a positive culture of general and mental health and wellbeing whilst identifying opportunities for health promotion.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a positive and enthusiastic approach. You should have excellent communication, assessment and organisational skills and be able to work both independently and as part of a larger multidisciplinary team. Demonstrating adaptability to the diverse and variable demands upon our service. Previous experience of venepuncture and immunisations is desirable however training will be provided. Please see the person specification and job description for further details.

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Informal contact: Kevin Young and Gillian Gordon, Occupational Health Nurse Team Lead, On 0141 201 0598 or 0141 201 0520 or email [e-mail] and [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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