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To be responsible for running routine clinics as directed by the Specialist Nurse Team Leader to cover the needs of the service.

To undertake routine work which is handled by the department daily e.g. giving telephone advice, health surveillance screening. S/he will deal with emergency situations e.g., sharps injuries.  

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to maintain effective communication with clients, manager and other professionals to ensure seamless service delivery.

To advise clients on current recommendations in relation to work environments, in line with occupational health regulations.

To provide a service which is client focused, referring to senior colleagues as appropriate.

To ensure that clinics meet the needs of the client e.g., they run to time, adequate stocks are maintained, they meet IP and SEQOHS standards.

To adhere to evidence-based practice when providing clinical advice in accordance with current occupational health practice. This may include routine health checks, infection prevention or health and safety guidance.

To liaise and work with specific expert groups e.g. infection prevention, virology etc. and support outbreak management as necessary.

To ensure clients receive continuity of care, referring to senior colleagues required.

To understand and provide vaccination programmes for various employee groups and promote awareness of the need to be protected against various infection hazards in the context of specific occupations.

To undertake pathology tests and have competent venipuncture skills in line with departmental protocols and liaise with laboratory staff e.g. virologists when appropriate.

To participate in the provision of site visits and management of nurse clinics for external contracts as requested by the OHWBS manager.

To ensure emergency equipment is maintained both within the department and on site visits e.g. emergency equipment such as anaphylaxis packs, oxygen in line with departmental protocols .

To undertake a risk assessment, taking the appropriate action to assess any member of staff following exposure to sharps/splash injury in line with trust policy.

To provide support to clients who are emotionally and psychologically distressed, referring on to a senior colleague or counselor as appropriate.

To undertake health screening risk assessments in accordance with the department protocols, obtaining advice from senior colleagues where there is uncertainty about fitness to work or take up a new post.

To be available for and participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination programme for Trust staff and external client groups both during normal office hours and also out of hours for shift workers as necessary.

To be available for, and participate in, the August induction of new doctors, which involves avoiding annual leave during a specific one-week period and working out of hours potentially.

To maintain knowledge of legislation affecting occupational health practice and be working towards a recognized qualification in the specialty.

To ensure equality, diversity and clients rights are adhered to at all times and maintain good working relationships with relevant staff within the hospital and private contract groups.

To act as role model of good practice to any new staff joining the department.

To ensure that records are maintained accurately within COHORT, the dedicated OH management database used by the service in line with departmental protocols and trust policies and audit criteria as required to support SEQOHS accreditation.

To participate in the induction/orientation of new staff in the department ensuring all aspects of the individual's role is covered.

To assist the Head of Service and the Specialist Nurse Team Leader in delivering service level agreements to external contracts.