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Job summary

Main area
Occupational Health
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days a week across 8am to 6pm)
Job ref
241-875CD-24
Employer
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Musgrave House Royal Bolton Hospital
Town
Bolton
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Occupational Health Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

 


 

Job overview

Are you looking to take your first step towards an exciting career in the NHS, or looking for an exciting new challenge? If so we would  like you to support our Occupational Health department and become a fantastic member of our team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Occupational Health Department have a vacancy for an Occupational Health Nurse (Band 6). You will play a vital role within the department as it strives to provide high quality services to the Trust and our external clients.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to Occupational Health Manager,  you will be part of a multi disciplinary Occupational Health team. You will communicate and work collaboratively with OH Advisers, OH Nurses, Mental Wellbeing Practitioners, HR professionals and liaise with key stakeholders and external agencies as required in support of a proactive and timely approach to employee health in the workplace.

Working for our organisation

You will be joining a high-performing integrated NHS Trust, rated Good in our last CQC inspection but striving for even more. We were delighted to hear that our staff rated us as ‘the best place to work in Greater Manchester’ in the most recent Staff Survey results (Q4 2020/21) and this is testament to the truly unique family and team feel at the Trust. We can truly offer you a wonderful place to work and develop.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, confidential advice to managers, HR and employees and make recommendations on fitness for work/task on pre placement assessments

To carry and manage a caseload dealing.

To undertake occupational screening / health surveillance and provide the relevant analysis in accordance with health and safety legislation and interpret results and advise accordingly.

Provide support with vaccination / immunisation delivery and management, including seasonal flu campaigns.

To refer on for advice and diagnosis from a senior OH clinician if required.

Be willing to learn or have experience of the following requirements

Registered General Nurse Part 1 NMC.

Knowledge of vaccination / immunisation requirements.

Experience of pre placement assessments.

Knowledge of Management referral and risk assessment.

Proficient in producing clear, legible, concise and accurate case notes, letters and reports on OH issues, ensuring compliance with confidentiality, professional standards and data protection legislation.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Part 1 NMC Register
  • Vaccination and Immunisation Training
  • Occupational Health Experience or Alternative specialty with transferable skills
Desirable criteria
  • NHS Experience
  • Experience in Full OH remit including health surveillance, pre placement assessments, vaccination programmes
  • Previous experience within an OH setting

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health Legislative Requirements
  • Management of Workload
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Risk Assessment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jessica Rushworth
Job title
Occupational Health Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01204390607
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