Are you looking to broaden your clinical experience, working alongside the military in a temporary capacity?
We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and professional healthcare candidates to work at military locations throughout the UK for ad-hoc assignments, which once registered, will be available to you through the easy to use Patchwork Health app.
HCRG is the first of its kind Staff Bank to support the permanent military and civilian workforce predominantly in the provision of primary, but also secondary, healthcare, dental and mental health services. Previous experience of working with the military population would be desirable but not necessary to apply to the Staff Bank.
By joining the Staff Bank, you will benefit from:
Priority access to temporary assignments
Continuity of access to temporary assignments
Access to a dedicated Bank Team
Free CPD Training
Free Health & Wellbeing Services
Free Occupational Health Screening
Free Appraisals
Free Revalidation
Free Mandatory Training
Interested in applying? Submit your CV to MODBankSupport@hcrg.uk.com / FHRBankSupport@hcrg.uk.com or call 02382359149.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.
Dates: 03/09/2024 - 26/02/2025
LOCATION:
HQ Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command SN9 6BE
Unique Reference Number: N3
REGISTERED NURSE BAND 6 (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH)
A. OVERALL JOB DESCRIPTION- SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
1. To assist with the conduct of the full range of pre-employment health screening and assessment of fitness to work as required.
2. To assist with workplace assessments in order to determine appropriate employment within the Joint Medical Employment Standard (JMES).
3. To provide information, advice and assistance regarding Medical Force Protection programmes.
4. To collect and record Occupational Health data.
5. To assist with the identification of trends in sickness and absence and contribute to the generation of reports.
6. If acting as the Lead Nurse, be responsible for the line management and clinical supervision of other Practice Nurses where appropriate and ensure untrained personnel within the treatment area work within their scope of practice.
7. To undertake clinical procedures such as Spirometer, Audiometry, Visual Acuity testing, Blood Pressure monitoring and routine urinalysis.
8. To implement, maintain and participate in health surveillance programmes in accordance with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and other relevant Health and Safety regulations as required.
9. To undertake/remain in date for all mandatory training as set out in the most current DPHC Guidance Note entitled Mandatory Training for Locums, Agency Staff and single Service personnel working within DPHC.
B. STANDARDS TO WHICH AN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE BAND 6 MUST COMPLY WHEN PROVIDING THE SERVICE
10. To comply with professional standards set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
11. To comply with Joint Service Publication (JSP) 950 Medical Policy.
C. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
12. Must be Registered Nurse (A) on Part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register and not be subject to any restrictions in practice.
13. Must hold a BSc(Hons) in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Occupational Health with registration on Part 3 of the NMC register or Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing.
14. Must have a minimum of two year's post registration in a Band 6 or higher grade in an Occupational health (OH) setting (within the last three years).
15. Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
16. Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Anaphylaxis, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Infection Prevention and Control and be able to provide certification.
17. Must have experience in undertaking fitness for work assessments and functional capacity assessments gained within the last 3 years.
18. Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.
D. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
19. Experience in delivering the full remit of Health Surveillance, in particular Hand-Arm Vibration, Spirometry, Audiometry, Visual Acuity testing, Blood Pressure monitoring and routine urinalysis.
20. Previous Ministry of Defence (MOD) experience.