Job title: Occupational Health Nurse

Reports to: Clinical Manager 

Accountable to: Head of Clinical Services 

Key working relationships: Senior OHAs, Clinical Manager, Head of Clinical Services, Operations Manager, Contracts Manager, Clients

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Job purpose: To provide a professional and efficient service delivery to our clients and meet our contractual obligations.   To undertake health checks to assess fitness for work/University placement, implementation and participation in vaccination and immunisation programs including phlebotomy and health surveillance programmes where indicated.

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The role will include sickness absence management, complex case management and post offer health assessments. You will be expected to use your specialist clinical skills to provide expert, evidence-based assessments and produce high standard and quality management advice reports. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

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• Deliver an effective occupational health service to healthcare workers and students and employees within NHS Trust or University contracts.

• Assure compliance with regulatory requirements related to clinical practice

• Assess for vaccination and screening purposes to ensure compliance with national standards for healthcare workers.

• Administer vaccines according to Green Book schedules and OHWorks Written Orders

• Ensure that all data regarding blood tests and immunisations are accurately recorded

• Completion of Risk Assessment following a blood or body fluid exposure incident and ensure that appropriate advice and follow up is provided according to protocol.

• Participation in contact tracing programs in the event of employee exposure to a communicable disease.

• Assist in delivery of health surveillance programmes where indicated

• Assist in delivery of the influenza vaccination programmes.

• Ensure the clinical environment is maintained to the required standard

• Ensure proper vaccine storage is maintained in line with OHWorks policy and national guidance including maintenance of the cold chain during transportation and when carrying out clinics at satellite venues.

• Ensure clinical supplies are stored and maintained appropriately and stock take is completed as per OHWorks protocol.

• Compliance with standard infection control precautions including hand hygiene, use of PPE, handling and storing of clinical specimens, and safe handling and disposal of sharps

• Participate in all clinical governance activities including clinical audit and training and competency checks.

• Comply with OHWorks policies and protocols.

• Maintain professional knowledge and adherence to evidence-based guidance.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION 

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• The post holder must at all times carry out duties and responsibilities with due regard to the Company’s equal opportunities policies and procedures.

• The post holder must ensure that personal information for clients, members of staff and all other individuals is accurate, up-to-date, kept secure and confidential at all times in compliance with Legislative requirements.

• The post holder must follow the record keeping guidelines established by the Company to ensure compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

• The post holder is expected to take responsibility for self-development on a continuous basis.

• The post holder is required to familiarise him/herself with and comply with the Company’s policies and procedures.

• The post holder must be aware of individual responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and identify and report, as necessary, any untoward accident, incident or potentially hazardous environment.

• The post holder is expected to develop their IT skills.

• The post holder may be asked to undertake duties at any location within the Company, in order to meet service needs.

• The Company operates a strict No Smoking Policy.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION 

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• Registered Nurse on the NMC register.

• Self-motivation to learn and improve clinical effectiveness is essential.

• Demonstrable experience in immunisation and phlebotomy.

• Demonstrable experience in health surveillance skills if required

• Good IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and a willingness to develop IT skills further and become proficient in the use of the OHWorks IT system (training will be provided).

• Excellent organisational and planning skills.

• Accurate reporting skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy is required.

• Multi-tasking skills.

• Well-organised, capable of turning their hand to a variety of tasks.

• A team player, but able to work on their own initiative and be self-sufficient.

• Flexible and positive approach to work with a ‘can do’ attitude.

• Self-awareness and a sense of respect for others irrespective of gender, social class, race or sexual orientation.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

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​This job description is intended as a guide to the main duties and responsibilities of the post and not as an exhaustive list of duties and tasks.  The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to their role, which are not listed above, at the direction of their manager.  The job description may be amended from time to time after consultation with the post holder.

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