Job summary This position is based primarily at TGH with some working at SNHSFT as required. The post holder will work closely with the nursing team, Nurse Manager and admin team in the provision of a comprehensive effective occupational health service to SNHSFT and TGH and to external clients/contracts aimed at protecting, promoting and maintaining the physical and mental well-being of all employees, maintaining and developing the service and quality standard in accordance with relevant and national guidelines. Our employees and contracts are widespread throughout the area, so a current full driving licence/ability to travel is required. This role will include undertaking assessments for pre-employment, inoculation incident management, immunisations, venepuncture, spirometry, audiometry, vision, hand arm vibration as part of ongoing health surveillance programmes. Training will be given for all aspects of the role. Undertaking pro-active Health and Wellbeing activities within the Trust and externally. The post holder will be expected to work unsupervised both in the department and off-site at company premises, delivering high standard occupational health services to clients allocated to their care. Main duties of the job assessments for pre-employment, inoculation incident management, immunisations, venepuncture, spirometry,audiometry,vision,hand arm vibration as part of ongoing health surveillance programmes. About us We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits we offer to you: Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number TEMP_500 Job locations Tameside NHS trust Ashton under lyne OL6 9RW Job description Job responsibilities To assist in the provision of a comprehensive occupational health service aimed at protecting, promoting and maintaining the physical and mental well-being of all employees. To maintain a professional and safe standard of occupational health nursing practice. The post holder will work within a team of occupational health professionals in a supporting role, providing needs based occupational health services to all clients in line with good practice and current legislation. To maintain self development To maintain a professional and safe standard of practice To provide specialist advice, guidance and support to Trust managers and staff, in accordance with legislation and local policies/procedures/protocols. To assist lead nurses provide a programme of effective Occupational Health Care for all the Trust employees/outside industries a flexible approach to working is essential. Provides specialist knowledge in delivering a safe and effective immunisation programme for the Trust and external clients and vaccinating during the seasonal flu programme and Covid vaccination campaigns, working within the boundaries of Department of Health Guidelines, The Green Book, Trust Policy and local protocols. To maintain a professional and safe standard of occupational health nursing practice and maintain self development & adheres to NMC Codes of Practice To perform health surveillance procedures such as spirometry, audiometry, skin surveillance, Vision Screening and hand arm vibration assessments and take action accordingly in line with service level agreements and standard protocols and procedures. These require complex physical skills Undertake pre-employment / pre-placement paper screening (triaging) to meet individual needs in relation to their occupation. Involving analysis/assessment of the health questionnaires in order to either clear fit for the role or ascertain the type of further assessment required either telephone consultation or Video consultation or a face to face assessment & carry out these assessment providing specialist advise on fitness to work and adjustments required. Carry out medicals (for example; Pre-employment/driver medicals/Confined space medicals) by undertaking the relevant measurements including; height, weight, BMI, vision testing (near, distance, colour vision, use of the keystone), musculoskeletal assessments, Blood pressure & pulse measurements and urine testing. These require complex physical skills. Carry out venepuncture ensuring correct completion of request forms and entry into patient electronic records. Assessment and management of inoculation incidents requiring expert knowledge in order to ensure the best management in relation to the risk which incudes administering HIV prophylactic treatment as necessary. Carry out lifestyle assessments. Drug and alcohol testing. To maintain a professional and safe standard of occupational health nursing practice and maintain self development. Work unsupervised both in the department and at company premises, delivering high standard occupational health services to clients allocated to their care. Undertakes clinical audit and service evaluation programmes. Required to provide accurate written, electronic and verbal reports observing confidentiality at all times. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16. Job description Job responsibilities To assist in the provision of a comprehensive occupational health service aimed at protecting, promoting and maintaining the physical and mental well-being of all employees. To maintain a professional and safe standard of occupational health nursing practice. The post holder will work within a team of occupational health professionals in a supporting role, providing needs based occupational health services to all clients in line with good practice and current legislation. To maintain self development To maintain a professional and safe standard of practice To provide specialist advice, guidance and support to Trust managers and staff, in accordance with legislation and local policies/procedures/protocols. To assist lead nurses provide a programme of effective Occupational Health Care for all the Trust employees/outside industries a flexible approach to working is essential. Provides specialist knowledge in delivering a safe and effective immunisation programme for the Trust and external clients and vaccinating during the seasonal flu programme and Covid vaccination campaigns, working within the boundaries of Department of Health Guidelines, The Green Book, Trust Policy and local protocols. To maintain a professional and safe standard of occupational health nursing practice and maintain self development & adheres to NMC Codes of Practice To perform health surveillance procedures such as spirometry, audiometry, skin surveillance, Vision Screening and hand arm vibration assessments and take action accordingly in line with service level agreements and standard protocols and procedures. These require complex physical skills Undertake pre-employment / pre-placement paper screening (triaging) to meet individual needs in relation to their occupation. Involving analysis/assessment of the health questionnaires in order to either clear fit for the role or ascertain the type of further assessment required either telephone consultation or Video consultation or a face to face assessment & carry out these assessment providing specialist advise on fitness to work and adjustments required. Carry out medicals (for example; Pre-employment/driver medicals/Confined space medicals) by undertaking the relevant measurements including; height, weight, BMI, vision testing (near, distance, colour vision, use of the keystone), musculoskeletal assessments, Blood pressure & pulse measurements and urine testing. These require complex physical skills. Carry out venepuncture ensuring correct completion of request forms and entry into patient electronic records. Assessment and management of inoculation incidents requiring expert knowledge in order to ensure the best management in relation to the risk which incudes administering HIV prophylactic treatment as necessary. Carry out lifestyle assessments. Drug and alcohol testing. To maintain a professional and safe standard of occupational health nursing practice and maintain self development. Work unsupervised both in the department and at company premises, delivering high standard occupational health services to clients allocated to their care. Undertakes clinical audit and service evaluation programmes. Required to provide accurate written, electronic and verbal reports observing confidentiality at all times. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16. Person Specification education & qualification Essential general nursing qualification Knowledge Essential Up to date with current nursing guidance & new advances in general nursing. Evidence of continuing professional development Experience Essential Experience of working within the NHS. Significant post registration experience Desirable Experience of working in Occupational Health Venepuncture Health promotion Skills and abilites Essential Shows commitment, organisational, planning & prioritisation skills Evidence of ability to manage many competing demands Demonstrates clear & effective communication & interpersonal skills work related Circumstances Essential Team player Self reliant but knows own limits Self motivated & organised ability to work independently Use of transport to attend off-site clinics Person Specification education & qualification Essential general nursing qualification Knowledge Essential Up to date with current nursing guidance & new advances in general nursing. Evidence of continuing professional development Experience Essential Experience of working within the NHS. Significant post registration experience Desirable Experience of working in Occupational Health Venepuncture Health promotion Skills and abilites Essential Shows commitment, organisational, planning & prioritisation skills Evidence of ability to manage many competing demands Demonstrates clear & effective communication & interpersonal skills work related Circumstances Essential Team player Self reliant but knows own limits Self motivated & organised ability to work independently Use of transport to attend off-site clinics 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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Address Tameside NHS trust Ashton under lyne OL6 9RW Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)