About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Occupational health team we are looking for an Occupational Health Staff Nurse you will be an integral part of the service and will be required to participate in the provision of full clinical Occupational Health nursing services to all the staff and private contracts of MSE Trust, Occupational Health..
Participate in promoting the health and wellbeing of employees and support in safeguarding their health from risks arising from their work and their working environment.
You will also be expected to participate in a range of Occupational Health nursing tasks which will protect employee's pre-employment and in-employment health and wellbeing.
In accordance with the AfC salary scale, the salary for this role is as follows:
Entry: £32,073Midpoint: £34,592Top: £39,043
Placement within this range is dependent on your level of experience.
Main duties of the job
Internally communication is with the OH team and more widely with colleagues in the shared service teams such as the TB services, Sexual health and HIV clinics and wellbeing service.
Display good negotiation skills and empathy when delivering difficult messages and the ability to break down barriers in communication and understanding.
External communication include private clients clients contracting to the OH services. Communication with department managers/ key staff. Colleagues in people/HR/development directorates
Assist the occupational health nursing team to ensure that all data regarding blood tests and immunisations are accurately recorded on the computerised database, that staff are informed of any outstanding screening or immunisations and provided with information regarding immunisations and blood test results on request.
Be able to administer a range of occupational immunisations in accordance with the Written Instructions.
Undertake pre-employment health screening and assessment of fitness to work with recommendations for adjustments to the workplace in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 under supervision of qualified occupational health nurses. Assess the need for further information from GP, specialist or previous employer for pre-employment blood tests in accordance with Department of Health guidelines and gain the appropriate consent.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Occupational health clinic nurse role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Registered nurse Occupational Health experience Demonstrable post qualification experience
Desirable
Previously worked in an NHS setting
Qualifications Essential
Registered nurse
Desirable
Previously worked in an NHS setting
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)