We are recruiting for an
Occupational Health Nurse
who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
You will have chances to provide a range of services which protect and promote the health and wellbeing of people at work. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of agreed health at work policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice.
You will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,121.
Our Values are Include, Respect, and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Main duties of the job
To provide a range of services which protect and promote the health and wellbeing of people at work. To promote and maintain high standards of health and safety amongst staff in line with legislation, national guidelines, and local policy. To work in partnership with the Health at Work team to provide evidence-based impartial work health advice to managers and employees. To develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with other teams such as Infection Prevention and Control, Human Resources, Health and Safety, and Training. To participate and promote new health at work initiatives and developments in practice. To contribute to the development and implementation of agreed health at work policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide, and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation, and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work-life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns, and we are committed to listening and considering all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential Registered Adult Nurse, on the NMC register
Desirable Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Health. Health and Safety training Health promotion training
Previous Experience
Essential Assessing physical and mental health Offering health and wellbeing promotion advice Writing clear and accurate electronic records. Prioritising own workload to meet deadlines Providing a high standard of customer service.
Desirable Experience of health at work / occupational health nursing Planning and coordinating health promotion. Giving immunisations Taking blood samples.
Skills
Essential Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and listening skills. Providing emotional support. Good computer skills. Ability to adapt to change & have a flexible approach. Able to travel to clinics across the county. Intramuscular injections.
Desirable Venepuncture Training and presentation skills Counselling skills
Knowledge
Essential A basic understanding of a range of workplace health and wellbeing issues and the role of a health at work / occupational health service. An understanding of the benefits of protecting and promoting health and wellbeing at work.
Desirable A broad understanding of workplace health and wellbeing issues and challenges. In-depth knowledge of the role of a health at work / occupational health service. Knowledge of workplace immunisations Health and safety knowledge Knowledge of infection prevention and control
Employer details
Employer name East and North Herts NHS Trust Address Hertford County Hospital North Road Hertford SG14 1LP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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Occupational Health Nurse
who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
You will have chances to provide a range of services which protect and promote the health and wellbeing of people at work. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of agreed health at work policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice.
You will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,121.
Our Values are Include, Respect, and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Main duties of the job
To provide a range of services which protect and promote the health and wellbeing of people at work. To promote and maintain high standards of health and safety amongst staff in line with legislation, national guidelines, and local policy. To work in partnership with the Health at Work team to provide evidence-based impartial work health advice to managers and employees. To develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with other teams such as Infection Prevention and Control, Human Resources, Health and Safety, and Training. To participate and promote new health at work initiatives and developments in practice. To contribute to the development and implementation of agreed health at work policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide, and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation, and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work-life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns, and we are committed to listening and considering all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential Registered Adult Nurse, on the NMC register
Desirable Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Health. Health and Safety training Health promotion training
Previous Experience
Essential Assessing physical and mental health Offering health and wellbeing promotion advice Writing clear and accurate electronic records. Prioritising own workload to meet deadlines Providing a high standard of customer service.
Desirable Experience of health at work / occupational health nursing Planning and coordinating health promotion. Giving immunisations Taking blood samples.
Skills
Essential Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and listening skills. Providing emotional support. Good computer skills. Ability to adapt to change & have a flexible approach. Able to travel to clinics across the county. Intramuscular injections.
Desirable Venepuncture Training and presentation skills Counselling skills
Knowledge
Essential A basic understanding of a range of workplace health and wellbeing issues and the role of a health at work / occupational health service. An understanding of the benefits of protecting and promoting health and wellbeing at work.
Desirable A broad understanding of workplace health and wellbeing issues and challenges. In-depth knowledge of the role of a health at work / occupational health service. Knowledge of workplace immunisations Health and safety knowledge Knowledge of infection prevention and control
Employer details
Employer name East and North Herts NHS Trust Address Hertford County Hospital North Road Hertford SG14 1LP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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