Occupational Health Clinic Nurse

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

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Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.

The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

Occupational Health Departments are based at both Ipswich and Colchester Hospital, specialising in the prevention and management of work-related health issues.. A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as the role involves regular travel across ESNEFT sites and to external customer premises.

To be considered for this role it is essential you are a Registered Nurse. It is beneficial if you have Occupational Health or Practice Nurse Experience but is not essential as full training will be provided.

There is a full induction into this role through a period of supervised practice and developing your competence and confidence through a programme of Occupational Health specific competencies.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work confidently and collaboratively across professional boundaries, both within the team and with our clients. Knowledge and experience of using an IT information management system for record keeping.

In this position you will help in preventing problems with health and well-being, promoting healthy living and working conditions, assessing and managing workplace risks, and health screening.

Your duties will include pre placement screening, needle stick management, immunisations and venepuncture, as well as being involved in the duty nurse which is available daily for support and help. As clients’ needs require you may also be required to carry out audiometry, eye tests, urine samples, lung function tests and drug tests.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR)…