UK NMC Registered Nurses

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an Occupational Health Practitioner to conduct health assessments and provide fitness for work advice. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, performing clinical audits, and ensuring health surveillance. This role supports staff well-being and compliance with health guidelines. Applicants are encouraged to apply early due to potential early closure of the advert, and flexible working options are available.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health clearance assessments based on guidelines.
• Provide fitness for work advice to Trust managers.
• Assess sharps injuries and health surveillance.
• Perform clinical audits and manage own caseload.
• Undertake assessments for staff exposure to risks.

Job description

Responsibilities

The post holder will be trained to undertake a wide range of OH Services including:

• Health clearance assessments based on Department of Health guidance and local policy
• Provision of fitness for work advice to Trust managers and staff
• Assessment of sharps injuries
• Health surveillance
• Undertaking clinical audits
• Workplace vaccinations at Worthing and St Richard's Hospitals, To work as a specialist autonomous practitioner, managing own caseload.
• Responsible and accountable for specialist advice given to managers and staff.
• To assess fitness to work and provide recommendations including adjustments and advice, taking into account disability under the Equality Act 2010.
• Recognise where further advice is required and take appropriate action as needed.
• Request medical reports where identified additional information is required.
• Maintain accurate written/typed records.
• Produce accurate typed reports following OH assessments.
• Participate in health surveillance if required.
• Undertake and participate in clinical audits.
• Undertake assessments for staff exposure to blood and body fluids, arranging follow up care where indicated.
• Carry out blood taking and vaccination clinics as required.

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Flexible Working

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About UHSussex

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.