Job summary This role is appointed jointly by Cardiff and Vale UHB (CAVUHB) and Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB (CTM UHB). The Occupational Health service works to promote good health, safety and welfare in work collaboratively facilitating the right support, at the right time in the right way. The post holder is guided by clearly defined protocols and legislation and contacts more senior colleagues for complex situations The post holder is required to be accountable for their own actions, to use own initiative and act independently with discretion. Their workload is managed rather than supervised and act independently whilst undertaking clinical duties. They may be responsible for supervising OH nurse students. Main duties of the job The main purpose of the role is to: Administer safely work-related vaccines and flu vaccines as per written instructions/Patient Group Directives (PGDs). Provide advice and where appropriate onward referral for staff who have sustained a needle stick/contamination incident. Advise the employee of follow-up as necessary and ensure compliance with the CTUMHB / CAVUHB Needlestick policy. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-NMR061-0425 Job locations Woodland House Maes Y Coed Road Cardiff CF14 4TT Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Registered Nurse Evidence of professional development and willingness to acquire qualification relevant to occupational health Knowledge of organisations Policies/procedures Professional awareness and ongoing professional development Good knowledge base of clinical conditions Desirable Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH or IOSH), Health Promotion, infection control qualifications Member of specialist interest groups and networks locally and nationally Experience Essential Sufficient experience working within the NHS Experience of applying health & wellbeing advice Desirable Clinical audit experience. Experience of giving vaccinations as community or practice-based nurse. Skills and Attributes Essential Expanded clinical nursing skills. Time management skills. Good written /communication skills. Good interpersonal skills Ability to work on own Initiative Effective organisational skills Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure -resilient Good IT and keyboard skills Highly motivated Ability to prioritise workload Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to work under pressure Ability to deal with verbal aggression and written aggression in a calm and professional manner Desirable The ability to speak Welsh Other Essential Committed to equal opportunities Good team player Problem solving approach Must be prepared to travel between bases and to other sites in Wales or within the UK if required Successful DBS Check Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Registered Nurse Evidence of professional development and willingness to acquire qualification relevant to occupational health Knowledge of organisations Policies/procedures Professional awareness and ongoing professional development Good knowledge base of clinical conditions Desirable Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH or IOSH), Health Promotion, infection control qualifications Member of specialist interest groups and networks locally and nationally Experience Essential Sufficient experience working within the NHS Experience of applying health & wellbeing advice Desirable Clinical audit experience. Experience of giving vaccinations as community or practice-based nurse. Skills and Attributes Essential Expanded clinical nursing skills. Time management skills. Good written /communication skills. Good interpersonal skills Ability to work on own Initiative Effective organisational skills Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure -resilient Good IT and keyboard skills Highly motivated Ability to prioritise workload Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to work under pressure Ability to deal with verbal aggression and written aggression in a calm and professional manner Desirable The ability to speak Welsh Other Essential Committed to equal opportunities Good team player Problem solving approach Must be prepared to travel between bases and to other sites in Wales or within the UK if required Successful DBS Check 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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address Woodland House Maes Y Coed Road Cardiff CF14 4TT Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)