Job Description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated Registered Nurse (Adult) with a range of post qualification experience and a keen interest in working in the field of Occupational Health. The successful candidate will support the delivery of Occupational Health services within the department, hospital and community settings.



The successful candidate will be joining Well Being Partners, a SEQOHS accredited Occupational Health and Wellbeing partnership from Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS FT and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS FT. We currently provide services to several NHS clients, Universities, Colleges and schools as well as other private sector businesses.

Note:

The role will be based mainly at Royal Preston Hospital and also Edge Hill University.



This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made.



This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis for 13 months to cover for maternity leave cover and will end February 2027 or when the substantive post holder returns. Whilst this post is advertised on a fixed term / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.



Primarily to plan and organise, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, own nurse led clinics on hospital/clinic sites for health surveillance, vaccination, health discussions and advice for NHS employees and external organisations.



The role will include undertaking a range of health assessments, health promotion and health screening, providing advice to managers and employees alike on work health issues.



Conducting pre-employment health assessments, and the protection of staff and patients against infectious disease and transmissible infections; assessing immunisation status of individuals, providing information about communicable diseases, delivering immunisations, requesting appropriate blood testing and managing blood exposure incidents.



You will assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision.



You should possess a broad range of clinical experience.



You should have excellent communication skills and be confident to undertake both face to face and telephone consultations.



You will also need to be able to demonstrate excellent IT skills as our clinical records are computer based.



Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.



People at the Heart Listen and Involve Kind and Respectful ONE Team

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.



At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.



COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available by contacting covid-19.vaccine@wwl.nhs.uk where you can also ask about how to access vaccinations.



Primarily to plan and organise, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, own nurse led clinics on hospital/clinic sites.



Supporting the Occupational Health team in the delivery of Occupational Health Services within the department, Hospital and community settings.



To undertake pathology tests through venepuncture in line with departmental protocols and liaise with laboratory staff e.g. virologists when appropriate.



To undertake health screening procedures, e.g. lung function testing, audiometry, skin checks, and immunisations.



To assist in the maintenance and safe use of equipment.



Undertake pre-employment health assessments to evaluate fitness for work and the potential effects of work on health, obtaining medical reports from GP's/Specialists where appropriate. Liaise with the Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisors/Consultant in Occupational Medicine for further advice if necessary.



Undertake audits, risk assessments/environmental surveys under the guidance of the Nurse Manager and assist in implementing recommendations.



Undertake risk assessments and initiate action plans to follow up accidental exposure to body fluid incidents in accordance with Occupational Health policy. Liaise with Nurse Manager, Consultant in Occupational Medicine where necessary.



Arrange and monitor referrals to the Thoracic Medicine Department, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager/Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisors, for employees in accordance with Trust Tuberculosis policy, which includes the contact tracing of staff as required.



To maintain confidential, accurate records of Occupational Health activity via computer records, using OPAS G2, or any other database used by the service



To be familiar with all department processes, procedures, policies and standards and to ensure correct implementation.



Any other reasonable duties for service deliver.



Plan and organise, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, own nurse led clinics on hospital/clinic sites for health surveillance, vaccinations, counselling, health promotion and advice for NHS employees and external organisations.



Plan and organise, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, wellbeing initiatives for NHS employees and external organisations.