*Job Overview*
As part of the Occupational Health team the post holder will support the department to deliver high quality, comprehensive and pro active Occupational Health services.
The post holder will primarily be involved in vaccinations, venepuncture, pre employment health assessment, liaising with staff and managers as required.
The post holder will work as an effective team member, assisting in the management and the organisation of work as required.
Main duties of the job
Assist the Occupational Health (OH) Senior Clinic Nurse in the day to day management and provision of OH services to the Trust's and any additional customers.
Manage and prioritise own workload in the day to day delivery of OH services.
Works as an effective team member, demonstrate good personal communication skills and actively promote excellent team and interdisciplinary relationships.
To follow the Trust Medicines policy and departmental policies including Patient Group Directive's (PGD's) / Written Instructions on the safe storage, administration and disposal of immunisation/medication.
Working for our organisation
Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
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*Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities*
Please refer to the attached job description for a full outline of the roles and responsibilities of this post.
Person specification
Education
*Essential Criteria*
* Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12)
*Experience
Essential criteria*
* Significant post qualification experience including in acute hospital settings
* Demonstrates sound understanding of personal and professional accountability
* Ability to work to challenging timescales and produce effective results
* Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
* Demonstrates excellent team working
* Demonstrates a desire to explore new ways of delivering services
Desirable criteria
* Occupational Health experience
Communication
*Essential Criteria*
* Excellent oral, written and inter personal communication skills
* Ability to facilitate and support learning in practice
* Good IT Skills including use of Microsoft office and outlook e-mail.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of delivering teaching sessions and presentations.
*Clinical Skills
Essential criteria*
* Demonstrates ability to place client at centre of care.
* Competent venepuncture skills
* Competent vaccination / injection skills e.g. intramuscular injections
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of immunisation programmes
* Knowledge of health promotion programmes
* Demonstrates ability to think laterally, creatively and innovatively to enhance client care