Occupational Health Clinic Nurse

at  University of Oxford

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The University Occupational Health Service (UOHS) is an essential function within Human Resources and plays a key role in ensuring the optimum health and safety of employees, as well as contributing to a wider wellbeing approach, and working with colleagues on maintain legislative compliance.
As an Occupational Health Clinic Nurse you will be part of a friendly team of clinical, professional and support staff providing comprehensive health and safety support, guidance and activities to all sectors of the University.

WHAT WE OFFER

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loans

The University also organises many social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.
Hybrid working is available, with the working pattern to be to discussed at interview.

UOHS is part of the Human Resources department within University Administration and Services. It provides advice and services on all aspects of occupational health within the University, including to some student groups.

Key activities include (but are not confined to):

• Providing health screening services to University staff, researchers and certain groups of students.
• Undertaking occupational screening / health surveillance programs, inclusive of vaccinations (in accordance with health and safety legislation), spirometry, and audiometry as examples, with the requirement to interpret results and advise accordingly.
• Assisting in the pre-employment health assessment process for medical students, including administering vaccinations and venepuncture.
• Assisting in the administration of travel vaccinations, where required, under the instruction of a Specialist Practitioner or physician.
• Liaising with staff from other service departments including, for example, the Safety Officers.
• Maintaining accurate contemporaneous electronic records regarding clinical activity in accordance with University policies and guidance from professional bodies.
• Identifying and monitoring any local adverse trends in case Health Surveillance and escalate to Head of Occupational Health.
• To actively participate in team meetings, 1:1 meetings and supervision/observed practice and performance development reviews.
• To support and attend training and promotion opportunities for Occupational Health and Health surveillance initiatives under the guidance of the Head of Occupational Health.
• Assisting the Head of Occupational Health to make service improvements and undertake any project work as requested.
• Contributing to the regular review of policies and procedures.
• Attending meetings within the University as deemed necessary by the Head of Occupational Health.

In addition, the Occupational Health Clinic Nurse will:

• Be a competent, experienced and autonomous practitioner who is accountable for their own actions and able to make competent clinical judgments regarding occupational health issues.
• Adhere to the NMC or other relevant bodies Professional Code of Conduct and their Guidelines.
• Ensure the health and safety of self and others whilst at work.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality, protecting personal identifiable and sensitive information.
• Treat all contacts and staff equally, with dignity and respect.
• Maintain records and documents appropriately, ensuring that all aspects of professional practice and data protection legislation are followed and adhered to.
• Take personal responsibility for keeping themselves updated in all aspects of occupational health and safety practice specific (but not exclusive) to your role and in line with the NMC revalidations requirements.

(This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to summarises the main duties and accountabilities of the post holder: the post holder may be required to undertake other duties of similar level and responsibility).