Job Summary
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.
About Us
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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Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
COR
Job locations
Occupational Health
21 Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5LE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for a full outline of the roles and responsibilities of this post.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for a full outline of the roles and responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12)
Essential
Experience
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
Occupational Health experience
Communication
Essential
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
Experience of delivering teaching sessions and presentations.
Essential
Clinical Skills
Demonstrates ability to place client at centre of care.
Competent venepuncture skills
Competent vaccination / injection skills e.g. intramuscular injections
Desirable
Knowledge of immunisation programmes
Knowledge of health promotion programmes
Demonstrates ability to think laterally, creatively and innovatively to enhance client care
Person Specification
Education
Essential
Demonstrates ability to place client at centre of care.
Competent venepuncture skills
Competent vaccination / injection skills e.g. intramuscular injections
Desirable
Knowledge of immunisation programmes
Knowledge of health promotion programmes
Demonstrates ability to think laterally, creatively and innovatively to enhance client care
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Occupational Health
21 Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5LE
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Occupational Health
21 Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5LE
Employer's website
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