Job summary The Occupational Health department at East Sussex Healthcare is an in-house service providing care to the organisations employees.We are a SEQOHS accredited service, and are proud of providing safe, effective and quality care to those using our service.We are a modern and dynamic OH service, which is quick to respond to the ever changing demands of the NHS locally and the NHS workforce including items on the national agenda such as 'Growing OH'.The service continually evolves and improves, always having an eye on the horizon to ensure that we best meet the requirements of our ESHT people. Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced Nurse to participate support the service in its delivery of core OH activities such as absence management within our Case Management function, pre-employment health screening and provision of Occupational Health related advice and guidance. Ideally applicants need to already hold an Occupational Health qualification, however consideration may be given if a candidate has transferable skills, as the service offers a mixture of local inhouse training and nationally accredited training. We provide a supportive environment for learning and encourage the specialist community public health nursing to be completed if not previously completed. The ethos of the team is around support, compassion and respect by providing the highest quality of service. All staff are expected to demonstrate these values both to those who access the service and to their colleagues. In this way we have created a strong team, who feel safe to contribute their views and ideas on the service but also to challenge in a constructive way with a view to enhancing service improvement. Everyone's voice is heard and respected. We look forward to hearing from you. About us We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes. In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'. In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-LVB1701 Job locations Conquest Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached when considering if this role is right for you. Please use your personal statement to evidence how you meet the requirements for this job role. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached when considering if this role is right for you. Please use your personal statement to evidence how you meet the requirements for this job role. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registered Nurse qualification and registration with the NMC Evidence of post-registration qualification / training in Occupational Health or a relevant specialist field, or proven equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development to diploma level of equivalent knowledge and experience Desirable Counselling qualification or relevant talking therapy qualification Leadership qualification Recognised qualification in health surveillance Experience Essential Post registration experience of working as an RN in Occupational Health or related field. Experience of delivering immunisations and performing phlebotomy (applicable to certain applicants only ie RN) Experience of working in Occupational Health or related area where supporting clients with Health needs within the work arena is the focus Experience of carrying a caseload of clients experiencing health issues within the work arena, planning, implementing and delivering their care Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and reports Evidence of effective report writing and conducting workplace risk assessments Competent in using Microsoft Office software for storing / Retrieving data Experience of working independently and as part of a team Desirable Previous experience of :- Health Promotion/Education Health & Safety Sight Testing Audiometry Lung Function Testing & Evaluation or health surveillance experience. Experience of working with groups in a therapeutic or health promoting role. Experience of working within the NHS Experience and knowledge of Health & Safety Law and its application to Occupational Health A broad range of general nursing / AHP experience. Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and engage with clients, colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team Proven ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with a wide range of people Excellent listening and basic first line counselling skills Desirable Knowledge of legislation and guidelines pertaining to Occupational Health including the Health & Safety Executive and Department of Health Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registered Nurse qualification and registration with the NMC Evidence of post-registration qualification / training in Occupational Health or a relevant specialist field, or proven equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development to diploma level of equivalent knowledge and experience Desirable Counselling qualification or relevant talking therapy qualification Leadership qualification Recognised qualification in health surveillance Experience Essential Post registration experience of working as an RN in Occupational Health or related field. Experience of delivering immunisations and performing phlebotomy (applicable to certain applicants only ie RN) Experience of working in Occupational Health or related area where supporting clients with Health needs within the work arena is the focus Experience of carrying a caseload of clients experiencing health issues within the work arena, planning, implementing and delivering their care Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and reports Evidence of effective report writing and conducting workplace risk assessments Competent in using Microsoft Office software for storing / Retrieving data Experience of working independently and as part of a team Desirable Previous experience of :- Health Promotion/Education Health & Safety Sight Testing Audiometry Lung Function Testing & Evaluation or health surveillance experience. Experience of working with groups in a therapeutic or health promoting role. Experience of working within the NHS Experience and knowledge of Health & Safety Law and its application to Occupational Health A broad range of general nursing / AHP experience. Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and engage with clients, colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team Proven ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with a wide range of people Excellent listening and basic first line counselling skills Desirable Knowledge of legislation and guidelines pertaining to Occupational Health including the Health & Safety Executive and Department of Health 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 East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Conquest Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)