Job Description

1 full time post - 37.5 hours



The post holder will work closely with the team of Occupational Health Advisors and medical staff, providing a comprehensive service to all staff. To provide a high standard of occupational healthcare to the multidisciplinary personnel of King's NHSFT and other purchasers of the occupational health service. The Practice/Clinic Nurse will be expected to participate/undertake training/education development and maintain a competent level of practice at all times



The Practice/Clinic Nurse will provide vaccination and phlebotomy services within pre-booked clinics, screen pre-employment health questionnaires, take part in walk in clinics, and will provide a comprehensive occupational services to Trust staff and external customers and provide general advice to clients as required.



To be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide patients and relatives with high quality nursing care.



To adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and adhere to Trust Policies & Procedures.



To participate as a member of the Multi-professional team, in providing occupational health services to Kings College Hospital Staff and other businesses as required



Willingness to work on multiple sites on a rotational basis.



To assess, plan and evaluate the needs of clients in the department following accidents and injuries.



To undertake clinical activities (e.g. vaccinations, phlebotomy, health interviews, pre-employment health screening) as required and where necessary training will be provided.



To assist in the provision of Occupational Health screening and surveillance programmes in accordance with current Occupational Health policy, e.g. lung function test and driver's medical.



To undertake advice to managers and individuals, with supervision, on Occupational Health related issues.



Advise managers and healthcare workers on the correct procedures when in contact with infectious diseases under supervision. or independently once competency has been established



To ensure that clinical stocks and supplies are ordered. To process orders and receive goods under supervision.



To participate in health and wellbeing programmes.



To appropriately and in a timely manner refer clients to occupational health policy or a Senior Occupational Advisor as appropriate.



King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.



We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.



King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.



Occupational Advisor as appropriate.

To assist in undertaking workplace visits with the Senior Occupational Health Advisor. To be aware of the need to adhere to the Trust's policy on valuing equality and diversity in the

workplace.

To ensure contemporaneous record keeping at all times and in line with the Trust policy on

documentation.

To maintain up to date and comprehensive records, observing confidentiality of the client's

information at all times and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations and Access

to Health Records Act.

To follow local safety and occupational health policies and to report all accidents, adverse incidents

and complaints as required by these policies.

To ensure that all duties as a service provider and employee are carried out with due regard to

King's College Hospital's Equal Opportunities policy.

Participate in Trust and Division initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.

Education and Research

To be aware of current research and the possible implications to practice in the delivery of occupational

health services both on Kings College Hospital's sites and private business sites

To update knowledge in the light of current research and practice. To liaise with appropriate members of teaching staff, link lecturer practitioner. To contribute to and participate in multi-disciplinary educational events.

Leadership

To act as a role model at all times. To exercise leadership where appropriate. To anticipate day to day staffing problems and take appropriate action in conjunction with the Practice/Clinic

Nurse and Senior Occupational Health Advisor to ensure good standards of care for the client are maintained

at all times.

To keep Senior Occupational Health Advisor informed of significant changes in the day to day situation in

the department.

To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and

clients within the Occupational Health Department, in addition to any specific risk management associated

with this post.

Personal professional development

To keep up to date with NMC, Trust and Care Group policies and guidelines and adhere to these at all

times.

To be a fully active and committed member of the multidisciplinary team operating within the Divisions. To demonstrate an insight into own professional development, contributing to the process of identifying own

educational and clinical needs in conjunction with the Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor.

Participate in own Individual Performance Review. To ensure own educational commitment is at least sufficient to maintain revalidation requirements and to

ensure own mandatory training certificates are current, in liaison with the Senior Occupational Health Nurse

Advisor.

.o To work within and accept responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of clinical competence and ensure

clinical competency as new technologies are introduced.

General

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work

colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical

governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and

feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.

At King's we are a kind, respectful team:

Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work

Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed

Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute

to the development of colleagues.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive

or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject

to review in consultation with the post holder.

All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email

communication.

Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At King's, we want to create

an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed