Job summary The post holder will be responsible for carrying out immunisations/vaccinations, venepuncture, pre-placement screenings, DSE assessments and any other activities for which they are competent. The role will also involve health promotion and delivery of events/activities in line with the Trust Health and Wellbeing strategy. The post holder will also be required to work off-site providing services to external clients. Main duties of the job Contributes to the audit of department procedures and standards Undertake vaccinations in accordance with Departmental policies and maintain the cold chain at all times Possess the clinical skills to undertake clinics including: immunisations, audiometric tests, driver assessments, lung function tests and other specialist screening procedures Undertake pre-employment screening, health mot's and health surveillance and low-level management referrals, providing advice and information to staff ensuring consistent best practice to promote good health and prevent work-related ill health Undertake Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments where work related health problems have been reported and write clear reports on findings to managers and associated interested parties This is not an exhaustive list, please see job description for full details. About us We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including: Cycle to Work Travel Scheme Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice Onsite Nursery Buying and Selling Annual Leave Car Leasing Employee Assistance Programme Employee Health and Wellbeing Extensive Reward Scheme Counselling Service Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network. Our values: We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are: Committed to Quality of Care Compassion Working together for patients Improving Lives Everyone Counts Respect and Dignity Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more. Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Job share Reference number 423-7075396 Job locations Airedale General Hospital Skipton Road Steeton BD20 6DT Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL COMPETENCIES Contributes to the audit of department procedures and standards; Undertake vaccinations in accordance with Departmental policies and maintain the cold chain at all times. Possess the clinical skills to undertake clinics including: immunisations, audiometric tests, driver assessments, lung function tests and other specialist screening procedures; Undertake pre-employment screening, health mots and health surveillance and low-level management referrals, providing advice and information to staff ensuring consistent best practice to promote good health and prevent work-related ill health; Undertake Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments where work related health problems have been reported and write clear reports on findings to managers and associated interested parties; Assess requests for physiotherapy for both onsite and the Physiomed service completing referrals and documenting all relevant information. Accessing the cohort database and completing cohort tasks on a daily basis. Work autonomously by managing and prioritising the occupational health care of individuals and groups according to needs and risk; Manage both routine and complex contamination injuries (needlestick injuries) by undertaking an appropriate risk assessment in accordance with Trust policy and external contracts i.e. NHS England, Dental and GP practices. Initiate the follow up of staff as required and liaise with the Occupational Health Consultant, or the Consultant microbiologist, if post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is required; Assists in development of new or changing employee health or Trust initiatives; Maintenance of records under Trust and departmental guidelines with reference to health & safety legislation; Supports the department manager in monitoring activity, enabling effective use of resources; Takes responsibility for liaison with other professionals as appropriate, enabling the provision of a comprehensive Employee Health Service Maintains confidentiality in all matters at all times. MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP Manage own time and case load i.e. provide advice and support to all divisions within the Trust and other staff i.e. external contracts; The post holder will be responsible for their own OH activities, coordinating them effectively and efficiently; Take responsibility for specific delegated management tasks including ordering and control of vaccines and supplies. EDUCATIONAL / PROFESSIONAL Willingness to work towards a specialist qualification in occupational health; Responsibility to maintain and update qualifications within current guidelines; Provide health education and health promotion to clients, either individually or in groups; Take responsibility for own professional development by maintaining existing skills and developing new skills relevant to specific professional practice; Maintains and appreciates existing research, and evidence based practice, assisting in research and audit and the dissemination of findings throughout the Trust; Keeps up to date with general and Occupational Health nursing practice by accessing relevant journals, literature, study days etc; Keeps up to date with all relevant Health & Safety legislation, guidance and codes of practice; Accountable for own professional actions. COMMUNICATION Maintain a confidential active listening service for employees Communication skills i.e. written, verbal, listening and use of computer i.e. e-mails and intranet. Maintain accurate and confidential client records, (both electronic and written) Presentations for health and wellbeing events. Good interpersonal skills. Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture Inform the Senior OH Nurses of any adverse issues regarding equality and diversity PHYSICAL SKILLS Must have the dexterity to perform venepuncture and immunisations, operate health surveillance equipment and be able to drive to external contract sites INFORMATION GOVERNANCE Maintain and process all information concerning patients, staff, contractors or the business of the Trust to which the post holder has access, without divulging such information to any third party or make use of information gained in the course of employment, except where this is clearly within the remit of the post holder and the other partys responsibility. GENERAL DUTIES: Health & Safety You are required to: co-operate with supervisors, managers and other employees to achieve a healthy and safe environment, to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by your actions, to carry out your responsibilities in ways that help to ensure a safe and healthy place of work. In the course of your work you are to bring to the attention of your supervisor or manager: Any situation which reasonably could be considered to represent a serious or immediate danger to the health and safety of any person; Any matter which reasonably could be considered to represent a shortcoming in the Trusts health and safety protection arrangements. Manual Handling - Lift and manoeuvre light goods and equipment in accordance with manual handling regulations and good practice. Equal Opportunities - Work within Trust Equal Opportunities policies and promote equality of opportunity at work and equality of access to healthcare, at all times. Restriction on Smoking - A no smoking policy is in operation. Staff are not permitted to smoke at work. Any other duties necessary for the successful performance of the role. Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL COMPETENCIES Contributes to the audit of department procedures and standards; Undertake vaccinations in accordance with Departmental policies and maintain the cold chain at all times. Possess the clinical skills to undertake clinics including: immunisations, audiometric tests, driver assessments, lung function tests and other specialist screening procedures; Undertake pre-employment screening, health mots and health surveillance and low-level management referrals, providing advice and information to staff ensuring consistent best practice to promote good health and prevent work-related ill health; Undertake Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments where work related health problems have been reported and write clear reports on findings to managers and associated interested parties; Assess requests for physiotherapy for both onsite and the Physiomed service completing referrals and documenting all relevant information. Accessing the cohort database and completing cohort tasks on a daily basis. Work autonomously by managing and prioritising the occupational health care of individuals and groups according to needs and risk; Manage both routine and complex contamination injuries (needlestick injuries) by undertaking an appropriate risk assessment in accordance with Trust policy and external contracts i.e. NHS England, Dental and GP practices. Initiate the follow up of staff as required and liaise with the Occupational Health Consultant, or the Consultant microbiologist, if post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is required; Assists in development of new or changing employee health or Trust initiatives; Maintenance of records under Trust and departmental guidelines with reference to health & safety legislation; Supports the department manager in monitoring activity, enabling effective use of resources; Takes responsibility for liaison with other professionals as appropriate, enabling the provision of a comprehensive Employee Health Service Maintains confidentiality in all matters at all times. MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP Manage own time and case load i.e. provide advice and support to all divisions within the Trust and other staff i.e. external contracts; The post holder will be responsible for their own OH activities, coordinating them effectively and efficiently; Take responsibility for specific delegated management tasks including ordering and control of vaccines and supplies. EDUCATIONAL / PROFESSIONAL Willingness to work towards a specialist qualification in occupational health; Responsibility to maintain and update qualifications within current guidelines; Provide health education and health promotion to clients, either individually or in groups; Take responsibility for own professional development by maintaining existing skills and developing new skills relevant to specific professional practice; Maintains and appreciates existing research, and evidence based practice, assisting in research and audit and the dissemination of findings throughout the Trust; Keeps up to date with general and Occupational Health nursing practice by accessing relevant journals, literature, study days etc; Keeps up to date with all relevant Health & Safety legislation, guidance and codes of practice; Accountable for own professional actions. COMMUNICATION Maintain a confidential active listening service for employees Communication skills i.e. written, verbal, listening and use of computer i.e. e-mails and intranet. Maintain accurate and confidential client records, (both electronic and written) Presentations for health and wellbeing events. Good interpersonal skills. Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture Inform the Senior OH Nurses of any adverse issues regarding equality and diversity PHYSICAL SKILLS Must have the dexterity to perform venepuncture and immunisations, operate health surveillance equipment and be able to drive to external contract sites INFORMATION GOVERNANCE Maintain and process all information concerning patients, staff, contractors or the business of the Trust to which the post holder has access, without divulging such information to any third party or make use of information gained in the course of employment, except where this is clearly within the remit of the post holder and the other partys responsibility. GENERAL DUTIES: Health & Safety You are required to: co-operate with supervisors, managers and other employees to achieve a healthy and safe environment, to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by your actions, to carry out your responsibilities in ways that help to ensure a safe and healthy place of work. In the course of your work you are to bring to the attention of your supervisor or manager: Any situation which reasonably could be considered to represent a serious or immediate danger to the health and safety of any person; Any matter which reasonably could be considered to represent a shortcoming in the Trusts health and safety protection arrangements. Manual Handling - Lift and manoeuvre light goods and equipment in accordance with manual handling regulations and good practice. Equal Opportunities - Work within Trust Equal Opportunities policies and promote equality of opportunity at work and equality of access to healthcare, at all times. Restriction on Smoking - A no smoking policy is in operation. Staff are not permitted to smoke at work. Any other duties necessary for the successful performance of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First Level Nurse NMC Registered Desirable Willingness to work towards a specialist qualification in occupational health Experience Essential Knowledge of current topical professional issues in the NHS Post registration experience Desirable Occupational Health or Practice Nurse experience (or similar) Previous experience in pre-employment screenings Previous experience in DSE assessments Previous experience in health promotion. Previous knowledge of OH&S legislation. Communication skills Essential Fully adaptable with different methods of communication, such as face to face contact, telephone contact, e-mail Physical Skills Essential Competent in and able to accurately input and extract data from Microsoft Office, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint Required to sit in one position for extended periods when undertaking DSE work, i.e. writing reports Mental Effort Essential Ability to deal with frequent, unpredictable, telephone enquiries and 'walk-ins' Able to deal with occasional telephone enquiries by distressed or aggressive individuals Other Essential Ability to drive and have access to own vehicle in order to attend external clinics and will be carrying contamination equipment / bodily fluids Should have a flexible approach to working hours/days Knowledge & Skills Essential Able to manage stock levels of drugs, sundries and medical equipment Understanding of issues of confidentiality related to nursing practice Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Experience in venepuncture Relevant training on Immunisation and Vaccination procedures Experience in audiometry Experience in spirometry Experience in Keystone vision screening Experience in report writing Personal Qualities Essential Must be honest, trustworthy and confidential in all working practices Be flexible in regards to working hours/days to meet the demands of the service Be able to work as part of a team and autonomously Person Specification Qualifications Essential First Level Nurse NMC Registered Desirable Willingness to work towards a specialist qualification in occupational health Experience Essential Knowledge of current topical professional issues in the NHS Post registration experience Desirable Occupational Health or Practice Nurse experience (or similar) Previous experience in pre-employment screenings Previous experience in DSE assessments Previous experience in health promotion. Previous knowledge of OH&S legislation. Communication skills Essential Fully adaptable with different methods of communication, such as face to face contact, telephone contact, e-mail Physical Skills Essential Competent in and able to accurately input and extract data from Microsoft Office, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint Required to sit in one position for extended periods when undertaking DSE work, i.e. writing reports Mental Effort Essential Ability to deal with frequent, unpredictable, telephone enquiries and 'walk-ins' Able to deal with occasional telephone enquiries by distressed or aggressive individuals Other Essential Ability to drive and have access to own vehicle in order to attend external clinics and will be carrying contamination equipment / bodily fluids Should have a flexible approach to working hours/days Knowledge & Skills Essential Able to manage stock levels of drugs, sundries and medical equipment Understanding of issues of confidentiality related to nursing practice Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Experience in venepuncture Relevant training on Immunisation and Vaccination procedures Experience in audiometry Experience in spirometry Experience in Keystone vision screening Experience in report writing Personal Qualities Essential Must be honest, trustworthy and confidential in all working practices Be flexible in regards to working hours/days to meet the demands of the service Be able to work as part of a team and autonomously 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Address Airedale General Hospital Skipton Road Steeton BD20 6DT Employer's website https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)