Occupational Health Clinic Nurse
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Bedford Place, City of Southampton
Occupational Health Clinic Nurse
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Bedford Place, City of Southampton
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 3 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 0190568506144213bb17f9bea78fbff6
Location ref: Bedford Place, City of Southampton
Full Job Description
We are recruiting an Occupational Health Clinic Nurse to join our friendly, highly skilled Occupational Health team. This is a fixed term or secondment opportunity.
Occupational Health is a varied and rewarding specialty, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to staff health, wellbeing and safety. In this role you will deliver a range of clinical activities including fitness for work assessments, vaccinations, venepuncture, contact tracing and support following exposure to blood or bodily fluids. You will also provide timely and compassionate advice to staff and managers, using sound clinical judgement and the ability to prioritise effectively, particularly when supporting the nurse duty line.
You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team alongside Occupational Health Advisors, Physicians, Physiotherapists and administrative colleagues, with close links across the wider Trust., The post holder will deliver a high quality Occupational Health service to Trust staff and external clients, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team., Assessing new starters' fitness for work, reviewing health questionnaires and advising on reasonable workplace adjustments
Delivering vaccination programmes and phlebotomy services, including followup where required
Providing assessment, advice and support following contamination and exposure incidents, including sharps and bodily fluid exposures
Managing, ordering and monitoring medications, vaccines and consumables
Providing advice and support during infectious disease incidents and outbreaks, including liaison with IPC
Making onward referrals to specialist services where indicated
Supporting the Nurse Duty line, responding to queries using sound clinical judgement and effective prioritisation
Undertaking risk assessments in line with Health & Safety legislation, the Equality Act and Trust policies
Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and participating in audit and quality activities, including SEQOHS standards
We are looking for someone who is clinically competent, organised and adaptable, with strong communication skills, the ability to work autonomously, and a compassionate, professional approach to supporting staff wellbeing.
This role would suit someone who is clinically confident, adaptable and people focused, enjoys problem solving and is motivated by improving staff wellbeing. Whether you are new to Occupational Health or looking to further develop your skills in the specialty, you will be fully supported through induction, mentorship and ongoing supervision.
If you are looking for a role offering meaningful work, flexibility, development and a positive team culture, we would love to hear from you.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.