Job Description

We are seeking a UK NMC Registered Nurse with post qualification experience who is seeking a career in Occupational Health. The post holder will receive training on the job, and will also have the opportunity to gain their diploma/degree in Occupational Health Practice. Once competencies and training is complete, the post holder will progress to band 6.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be trained to undertake a wide range of OH Services including:
Health clearance assessments based on Department of Health guidance and local policy
Provision of fitness for work advice to Trust managers and staff
Assessment of sharps injuries
Health surveillance
Undertaking clinical audits
Workplace vaccinations
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Details
Date posted
11 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
29,970 to 36,483 a year progressing to band 6 on completion of training
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
279-7240187-JUN25
Job locations
The Art Block, St Mary's Site, Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5JJ
Job description
Job responsibilities

• To work as a specialist autonomous practitioner, managing own caseload.
• Responsible and accountable for specialist advice given to managers and staff.
• To assess fitness to work and provide recommendations including adjustments and advice, taking into account disability under the Equality Act 2010.
• Recognise where further advice is required and take appropriate action as needed.
• Request medical reports where identified additional information is required.
• Maintain accurate written/typed records.
• Produce accurate typed reports following OH assessments.
• Participate in health surveillance if required.
• Undertake and participate in clinical audits.
• Undertake assessments for staff exposure to blood and body fluids, arranging follow up care where indicated.
• Carry out blood taking and vaccination clinics as required.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• To work as a specialist autonomous practitioner, managing own caseload.
• Responsible and accountable for specialist advice given to managers and staff.
• To assess fitness to work and provide recommendations including adjustments and advice, taking into account disability under the Equality Act 2010.
• Recognise where further advice is required and take appropriate action as needed.
• Request medical reports where identified additional information is required.
• Maintain accurate written/typed records.
• Produce accurate typed reports following OH assessments.
• Participate in health surveillance if required.
• Undertake and participate in clinical audits.
• Undertake assessments for staff exposure to blood and body fluids, arranging follow up care where indicated.
• Carry out blood taking and vaccination clinics as required.

Person Specification
NMC registration with post qualification experience
Essential

• registered general nurse

Communication skills
Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Computer skills
Essential

• Proficient computer skills (word,excel, databases, teams)

Interest in Occupational Health as a Speciality
Essential

• Able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the speciality of Occupational Health

Experience
Desirable

• Occupational Health experience
• Experience of working in an autonomous role
• Venepuncture
• Administration of vaccinations

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Ability to produce high quality typed reports
Essential

• Can demonstrate ability to produce high quality typed reports

Organisational, planning and time management
Essential

• Can demonstrate good organisational, planning and time management skills

Person Specification
NMC registration with post qualification experience
Essential

• registered general nurse

Communication skills
Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Computer skills
Essential

• Proficient computer skills (word,excel, databases, teams)

Interest in Occupational Health as a Speciality
Essential

• Able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the speciality of Occupational Health

Experience
Desirable

• Occupational Health experience
• Experience of working in an autonomous role
• Venepuncture
• Administration of vaccinations

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Ability to produce high quality typed reports
Essential

• Can demonstrate ability to produce high quality typed reports

Organisational, planning and time management
Essential

• Can demonstrate good organisational, planning and time management skills