Occupational Health Nurse at Wrightington Wigan Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Wigan WN3 5BA, , United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 25

Salary

36483.0

Posted On

12 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Primarily to plan and organise, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, own nurse led clinics on hospital/clinic sites. Supporting the Occupational Health team in the delivery of Occupational Health Services within the department, Hospital and community settings To undertake pathology tests through venepuncture in line with departmental protocols and liaise with laboratory staff e.g. virologists when appropriate. To undertake health screening procedures, e.g.
lung function testing, audiometry, skin checks, and immunisations. To assist in the maintenance and safe use of equipment. Undertake pre-employment health assessments to evaluate fitness for work and the potential effects of work on health, obtaining medical reports from GPs/Specialists where appropriate. Liaise with the Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisors/Consultant in Occupational Medicine for further advice if necessary.
Undertake audits, risk assessments/environmental surveys under the guidance of the Nurse Manager and assist in implementing recommendations. Undertake risk assessments and initiate action plans to follow up accidental exposure to body fluid incidents in accordance with Occupational Health policy. Liaise with Nurse Manager, Consultant in Occupational Medicine where necessary. Arrange and monitor referrals to the Thoracic Medicine Department, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager/Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisors, for employees in accordance with Trust Tuberculosis policy, which includes the contact tracing of staff as required.
To maintain confidential, accurate records of Occupational Health activity via computer records, using OPAS G2, or any other database used by the service To be familiar with all department processes, procedures, policies and standards and to ensure correct implementation. Any other reasonable duties for service deliver Plan and organise, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, own nurse led clinics on hospital/clinic sites for health surveillance, vaccinations, counselling, health promotion and advice for NHS employees and external organisations. Plan and organise, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, wellbeing initiatives for NHS employees and external organisation

Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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