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- To develop and facilitate a client centred approach to care, referring to the Senior Nurse as appropriate.
- Undertake pre employment health assessments of prospective employees to ascertain their fitness for work. Undertake any health surveillance identified and provide advice and support.
- To deliver a prompt and reliable immunisation and vaccination programme to employees.
- To assess and advise a member of staff following a needlestick injury. To ensure appropriate blood tests, treatments and follow up is arranged in accordance with trust policy.
- To carry out VDU eye tests on employees as deemed necessary.
- To carry out other duties which will help keep staff at work or will help to facilitate an early return to work following a period of sickness absence.
- To be competent in advising managers on restrictions of employees duties, if their health deems necessary, in liaison with the Consultant in Occupational Medicine or Senior Nurse Manager.
- To carry out other duties as deemed appropriate by the Consultant in Occupational Medicine and Senior Nurse Manager.
- To contribute to the effective day to day running of the Occupational Health Department
- Assist in the setting of standards of care and quality assurance programmes with measurement and evaluation of outcomes within the department
- Contribute to the development and implementation of occupational health policies and procedures and make recommendations on changes that may be needed.
- To check that the clinic room stock is at an appropriate level having due regard to economy of use.
- To check that equipment and resources are in good working order.
- To maintain a smart professional appearance.
- To develop and maintain professional clinic room methods and standards.
- To assist in the delivery of good, modern occupational health service complying with departmental occupational health procedures.
- To practice as a self- supervising professional as well as with the guidance from the Senior Nurse Manager when appropriate, taking initiative when necessary to achieve the general departmental aims.
- To maintain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- To participate in staff appraisal.
- To maintain professional skills and competencies, including the procedure for managing anaphylactic shock.
- To ensure that continuing professional development is undertaken in order to advance knowledge of the Occupational Health speciality.
- To be involved in health promotion activities, including the identification of any initiatives that could be implemented.
- Undertake health promotion on a one-to-one basis or as a group.
- Have the skills and knowledge to present and speak in front of a group of people.
- To participate in the collection of information for clinical audit within the department.
- Observing health and safety regulations
- Complying fully with all policies and procedures approved by the Trust
- Complying with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions
- Complying with the Data Protection Act and other requirements for client confidentiality within occupational health
- Professional qualification - RGN
- Non-Medical prescribing
- Multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of community working
- Must have access to vehicle for work purposes
- Ability to use problem solving approach
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Ability to cope with problems professionally
- Ability to adapt to the needs of the service and work independently
- IT skills
- Able to work autonomously
- Knowledge of Professional and NHS issues
- Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings
- Assessment skills
- Record keeping
- Willing to work out of the different bases to meet the needs of the service
- Able to adapt to change
- Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service
- Organisational skills
Occupational Health Nurse - Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom - East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Description
We are looking to recruit a committed, enthusiastic and flexible Staff Nurse to join our team in The Occupational Health & Wellbeing Department at Royal Blackburn Hospital.
The department is a forward thinking and expanding team with a multidisciplinary approach. We will offer you guidance, support and encouragement to enhance your career.
The post holder will operate at all times to high standards of probity. This will include:
Haslingden Road,
Blackburn
BB2 3HH Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 435-C021-24-A #J-18808-Ljbffr