Occupational Health Nurse Job Dolwyddelan Wales UK,Healthcare

Responsible for the development and administration of efficient and professional operations of occupational health services in accordance with company policies, practices, procedures, and applicable regulations to achieve the desired goals and objectives of our client based in North Wales. Assists with all aspects of health services staffing, competency, processes, customer service, and quality improvement. As a member of the occupational health team you will be required to provide an occupational health surveillance, screening and immunisation service under the direction of the nurse specialist / nurse manager, having freedom to act within the policies and practices of the service.

You will provide a service of excellence, which is primarily responsible for meeting the needs of Trust employees, but also external contracts from both the private and public sector. You will apply limited specialist knowledge and skills to undertake a clinical service and other varied responsibilities of the post. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to the following.)

Other duties may be assigned. Oversee and manage the administrative and operational activities of occupational health services

To assist in the updating and maintenance of the occupational health recording system including the recording of clinical outcomes and observations, tests or research results.
To demonstrate IT skills to enable access to relevant information. i.e. management, clinical, and external.
To be responsible for the safe use and maintenance of equipment.
To work independently and as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
To maintain effective communication with colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team, managers, clients and external agencies to ensure seamless service delivery.
To be responsible for the ordering and maintaining of stock supplies to ensure safe storage, preparation and administration of vaccines in accordance with department processes, Trust policies and national guidance.
To undertake the entering and updating of hepatitis 'b' information onto the Department of Health "Smartcard" system.
To practice high standards of client care in a variety of clinical and non clinical settings as business/client needs require.
To comply with the registration requirements of the NMC
To act in accordance with local policies and procedures laid down by the department, local Trust and external clients.
To work to meet the objectives of the department, local Trust and external clients.
To work within the scope of the NMC Professional Practice and Code of Conduct.
To attend study days, courses and conferences as agreed by the department.
To maintain client confidentiality and work within the framework of the Data Protection Act.
To act as a representative of the department as business and/or professional needs require

Patient/Client Care Responsibilities

Venepuncture To undertake venepuncture after appropriate training, assessment and experience in relation to a variety of clinical/client needs:

Contact tracing for communicable diseases
Pre employment screening for EPP workers
Exposure to potentially toxic substances
In conjunction with appropriate vaccine programs

Occupational immunisation programmes

The maintenance and promotion of occupational and seasonal (influenza) immunisation programmes to healthcare employees. To provide an ongoing immunisation programme for all personnel who are at risk of exposure to pathogens during the course of their work. To maintain the highly developed skills of vaccine administration, including BCG's and mantoux testing. To apply nursing process to the needs of each individual.

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surveillance programmes

To participate in health surveillance programmes after appropriate training and experience, for both NHS and external contracts, in line with HSE regulation and guidance, Trust Policy and department processes:

Spirometry
Audiometry
Latex allergy and dermatitis

Screening programmes

To participate in screening programs for both NHS and external contracts, in line with department processes, Trust policies and other related legislation and guidance after appropriate training has been given

Drivers' medicals
Contact tracing for communicable diseases, e.g. tuberculosis, varicella
Exposure to potentially toxic substances i.e. lead, mercury
Drug and alcohol abuse
Keystone vision screening
Corporate induction programs

Employment Health Assessment

To undertake limited employment health assessment in line with department policies, under…