Job summary
Under the supervision of senior colleagues, the post holder will assist in the delivery and evaluation of occupational health services, in line with legislative and official guidance, Trust policy requirements and current best practice.
Main duties of the job
Administration and Clerical
- Maintenance of accurate occupational health records (electronic) in line with professional and legal requirements and Trust policy.
Clinical
- Participate in the day-to-day provision of occupational health services following Trust policies/procedures and under the supervision of a specialist nurse, including: health assessment and provision of advice to individual clients, and their manager if appropriate, on appropriate actions and/or referral; provision of suitable health surveillance programmes; vaccination/immunisation programmes; health promotion.
- Use specialist equipment once trained to competently and safely perform pertinent clinical procedures, such as: spirometry, audiometry, vision screening, venepuncture, vaccination.
- Analyse and interpret results, take appropriate action including referral or consultation with senior colleague if necessary, and give relevant advice to individual employees, employee groups and managers.
Governance
- Comply with Department of Health/Health Service guidelines, legislative requirements, Trust policy/procedures and best practice for the provision of occupational health services.
- Raise concerns regarding client care or provision of Occupational Health services with the Head of Occupational Health or other senior colleagues.
- Be accountable for own professional actions.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more information please contact Janette Barnes on [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- A willingness to undertake the Specialist Practitioner degree in Occupational Health
Experience
Essential
- 3 years experience as a registered Nurse
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic health records/databases
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heatherdene
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate Hospital
HG2 7SX