Trainee Occupational Health Nurse

Purosearch Ltd.; Grays; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Purosearch Ltd. is recruiting an Occupational Health Nurse for the Lower Thames Crossing construction site in Grays. The role combines occupational health, onsite treatment, emergency response and health promotion to support a healthier, safer workforce.

You will work with the Nurse Manager and OH team, providing high-quality clinical care, responding to onsite emergencies and delivering health campaigns across the site.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Desirable: occupational health experience.
• FPOS or First Response Emergency Care training.
• Current BLS and defibrillator training.
• Ability to work autonomously as a lone worker.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proactive, adaptable approach to work.

Responsabilités

• Provide onsite emergency response to pre-hospital emergencies and trauma.
• Support the day-to-day running of an onsite nurse-led treatment centre.
• Conduct pre-placement health assessments and fitness-for-work screening.
• Carry out health surveillance including HAVS, spirometry and audiometry.
• Undertake clinical screening and night worker assessments.
• Collaborate with Nurse Manager and other specialists to deliver OH provision.
• Contribute to wellbeing programmes, toolbox talks and health campaigns.
• Provide lifestyle screening and follow-up care.
• Manage clinical administration and medical records.

Connaissances

Autonomous lone worker

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organisational skills

Formation

NMC Registered Nurse

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Occupational Health Nurse

Location: Grays
Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to join a team at the Lower Thames Crossing, supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of employees working on a major construction project.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining occupational health services, onsite treatment, emergency response and health promotion. Working alongside the Nurse Manager, you will help deliver high-quality clinical care, respond to onsite emergencies and support initiatives that promote a healthier, safer workforce.

The role would suit a confident, proactive nurse with occupational health experience who is comfortable working independently in a dynamic construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide onsite emergency response to pre-hospital emergencies and trauma, including participation in relevant rescue and evacuation training.
• Support the day-to-day running of an onsite nurse-led treatment centre, assessing and treating workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Conduct pre-placement health assessments, safety-critical medicals and fitness-for-work screening.
• Carry out health surveillance, including skin, hand-arm vibration (HAVS), lung function and noise-related assessments.
• Undertake clinical screening, including spirometry, audiometry, drug and alcohol testing, and night worker assessments.
• Work closely with the Nurse Manager, Occupational Health Physician and Occupational Hygienist to support effective occupational health provision.
• Contribute to site-wide wellbeing programmes, delivering health campaigns, toolbox talks, presentations and educational materials.
• Provide lifestyle screening, personalised health advice and appropriate follow-up care.
• Manage clinical administration, appointments, medical records, screening documentation and employee enquiries.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Adult Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.
• Previous Occupational Health experience is desirable.
• First Person On Scene (FPOS) or First Response Emergency Care (FREC) training.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and defibrillator training.
• Ability to work autonomously and confidently as a lone worker.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A proactive, adaptable approach with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Pre-hospital nursing or emergency response experience.
• Experience working within the construction industry.
• ECG interpretation.
• Experience using Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
• IV cannulation and suturing skills.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) and trauma training.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take on a varied clinical role where occupational health, emergency care and employee wellbeing come together on a major construction project. You will play an important part in supporting the workforce, promoting good health and ensuring employees receive timely, professional clinical care.