Job summary
Are you looking to take your first step towards an exciting career in the NHS, or looking for an exciting new challenge? If so we would like you to support our Occupational Health department and become a fantastic member of our team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Occupational Health Department have a vacancy for an Occupational Health Nurse (Band 6). You will play a vital role within the department as it strives to provide high quality services to the Trust and our external clients.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to Occupational Health Manager, you will be part of a multi disciplinary Occupational Health team. You will communicate and work collaboratively with OH Advisers, OH Nurses, Mental Wellbeing Practitioners, HR professionals and liaise with key stakeholders and external agencies as required in support of a proactive and timely approach to employee health in the workplace.
About us
You will be joining a high-performing integrated NHS Trust, rated Good in our last CQC inspection but striving for even more. We were delighted to hear that our staff rated us as 'the best place to work in Greater Manchester' in the most recent Staff Survey results (Q4 2020/21) and this is testament to the truly unique family and team feel at the Trust. We can truly offer you a wonderful place to work and develop.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide comprehensive, confidential advice to managers, HR and employees and make recommendations on fitness for work/task on pre placement assessments
To carry and manage a caseload dealing.
To undertake occupational screening / health surveillance and provide the relevant analysis in accordance with health and safety legislation and interpret results and advise accordingly.
Provide support with vaccination / immunisation delivery and management, including seasonal flu campaigns.
To refer on for advice and diagnosis from a senior OH clinician if required.
Be willing to learn or have experience of the following requirements
Registered General Nurse Part 1 NMC.
Knowledge of vaccination / immunisation requirements.
Experience of pre placement assessments.
Knowledge of Management referral and risk assessment.
Proficient in producing clear, legible, concise and accurate case notes, letters and reports on OH issues, ensuring compliance with confidentiality, professional standards and data protection legislation.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
1. Part 1 NMC Register
2. Vaccination and Immunisation Training
3. Occupational Health Experience or Alternative specialty with transferable skills
Desirable
4. NHS Experience
5. Experience in Full OH remit including health surveillance, pre placement assessments, vaccination programmes
6. Previous experience within an OH setting
Knowledge
Essential
7. Knowledge of Occupational Health Legislative Requirements
8. Management of Workload
Desirable
9. Knowledge of Risk Assessment