South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
As a forward-thinking and evolving service; passionate and focused on supporting our NHS colleagues, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join our multi-disciplinary and Maintaining Excellence Better Health at Work Award winning Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team.
In this role, you will be providing a range of Occupational Health services to our staff, also to employees of local organisations. You will be involved in screening programmes, which will include health surveillance, vaccinations, venepuncture, and pre-employment health assessments. Although previous experience in Occupational Health is an advantage, the successful candidate will be supported and trained as needed.
Main duties of the job
The Occupational Health Team is part of the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service which includes OH Physiotherapy Service, Wellbeing Team, Moving and Handling Team, and Admin Team. The Occupational Health Service is a Nurse-led service of Occupational Health Specialist Nurses, Occupational Health Advisors, Occupational Health Screening Nurses, and Health Care Assistants. The Team works across all sites within the Trust, with the main departments being situated on South Tyneside District Hospital and Sunderland Royal Hospital sites. The department's current opening times are 08:00-17:00 Monday to Friday.
Applicants must be Registered General Nurses; Occupational Health previous experience is desirable but not essential. We are looking for a nurse with strong IT skills, clinical skills, good communication, and interpersonal skills who can work well in a friendly dynamic team.
If you want to be part of an innovative and progressive team, then please apply.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation, and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness, and civility and promote a compassionate, caring, and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high-quality education, training, career progression, and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support, and access to a Childcare Coordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job responsibilities
* To deliver a high-quality Occupational Health service, as part of the multi-disciplinary team, by undertaking a range of clinical and non-clinical tasks.
* To deliver screening programmes, which will include health surveillance, vaccinations, venepuncture, and pre-employment health assessments.
* Complete relevant documentation in a contemporaneous manner.
* To comply with the Trust's vision, values, and behavioural compact.
* Participate in the provision of a 7-day service when required.
* Support the organisation in gaining SEQOHS accreditation.
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Person Specification
* Flexible approach to work
* Team player
* Customer-focused approach
* Enthusiastic and motivated
Experience
* Minimum of 6 months post-registration experience
* Occupational Health experience
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Adult)
* Basic IT Skills
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint - to maintain databases and process letters and other documents.
* A willingness to undertake Speciality training.
* Be able to demonstrate an interest in the Speciality of Occupational Health
* Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
Skills
* Able to communicate routine information that requires tact and persuasive skills, or where there may be barriers to understanding
* Ability to communicate effectively via telephone, 1:1 or group discussion
* Good interpersonal skills
* Manual dexterity and manipulation skills
* Ability to move and handle medical equipment such as audiometer and spirometer
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Problem-solving, planning, and evaluation skills
* Knowledge of immunisation programmes
* Knowledge of health promotion programmes or a keen interest in health promotion
* Presentation Skills
Personal Qualities
* Ability to demonstrate an interest in Occupational Health
* Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, motivation, and commitment to team working
* Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organisation
* Ability to use own initiative
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope with several tasks at once
* Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
* Willing to develop clinical skills relevant to the role
* Flexibility and responsiveness to change
* Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patients/clients
Other
* Must be able to meet the travel requirements for the post including visits to external customers
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.
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