Job overview
We are looking to recruit a committed, enthusiastic and flexible Staff Nurse to join our team in The Occupational Health & Wellbeing Department at Royal Blackburn Hospital.
The department is a forward thinking and expanding team with a multidisciplinary approach. We will offer you guidance, support and encouragement to enhance your career.
Main duties of the job
The Staff Nurse will be responsible for carrying out immunisations / vaccinations, venepuncture, infection control screenings, VDU eye tests, giving advice on healthy working initiatives as well as the health / work balance and assessments pertaining to sickness absence.
Working for our organisation
East Lancashire Hospital Trust is a patient focused organisation, committed to the delivery of safe, personal and effective care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
* To develop and facilitate a client centred approach to care, referring to the Senior Nurse as appropriate.
* Undertake pre – employment health assessments of prospective employees to ascertain their fitness for work. Undertake any health surveillance identified and provide advice and support.
* To deliver a prompt and reliable immunisation and vaccination programme to employees.
* To assess and advise a member of staff following a needlestick injury. To ensure appropriate blood tests, treatments and follow up is arranged in accordance with trust policy.
* To carry out VDU eye tests on employees as deemed necessary.
* To carry out other duties which will help keep staff at work or will help to facilitate an early return to work following a period of sickness absence.
* To be competent in advising managers on restrictions of employees duties, if their health deems necessary, in liaison with the Consultant in Occupational Medicine or Senior Nurse Manager.
* To carry out other duties as deemed appropriate by the Consultant in Occupational Medicine and Senior Nurse Manager.
Managerial
* To contribute to the effective day to day running of the Occupational Health Department
* Assist in the setting of standards of care and quality assurance programmes with measurement and evaluation of outcomes within the department
* Contribute to the development and implementation of occupational health policies and procedures and make recommendations on changes that may be needed.
* To check that the clinic room stock is at an appropriate level having due regard to economy of use.
* To check that equipment and resources are in good working order.
Professional
* To maintain a smart professional appearance.
* To develop and maintain professional clinic room methods and standards.
* To assist in the delivery of good, modern occupational health service complying with departmental occupational health procedures.
* To practice as a self- supervising professional as well as with the guidance from the Senior Nurse Manager when appropriate, taking initiative when necessary to achieve the general departmental aims.
* To maintain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
* To participate in staff appraisal.
Educational
* To maintain professional skills and competencies, including the procedure for managing anaphylactic shock.
* To ensure that continuing professional development is undertaken in order to advance knowledge of the Occupational Health speciality.
* To be involved in health promotion activities, including the identification of any initiatives that could be implemented.
* Undertake health promotion on a one-to-one basis or as a group.
* Have the skills and knowledge to present and speak in front of a group of people.
Audit and Research
* To participate in the collection of information for clinical audit within the department.
Governance
The post holder will operate at all times to high standards of probity. This will include:
* Observing health and safety regulations
* Complying fully with all policies and procedures approved by the Trust
* Complying with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions
* Complying with the Data Protection Act and other requirements for client confidentiality within occupational health
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Professional qualification – RGN
Desirable criteria
* Non-Medical prescribing
Experience
Essential criteria
* Multi-disciplinary working
* Experience of community working
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
* Must have access to transport for work purposes
* Ability to use problem solving approach
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work alone and as part of a team
* Ability to cope with problems professionally
* Ability to adapt to the needs of the service and work independently
* IT skills
* Able to work autonomously
* Knowledge of Professional and NHS issues
* Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
* Ability to communicate in a variety of settings
* Assessment skills
* Record keeping
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Willing to work out of the different bases to meet the needs of the service
* Able to adapt to change
* Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service
* Organisational skills