Job overview

Are you looking to take your first step towards an exciting career in the NHS, or looking for an exciting new challenge? If so we would  like you to support our Occupational Health department and become a fantastic member of our team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Occupational Health Department have a vacancy for an Occupational Health Nurse (Band 5). You will play a vital role within the department as it strives to provide high quality services to the Trust and our external clients.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to Occupational Health Manager,  you will be part of a multi disciplinary Occupational Health team. You will communicate and work collaboratively with OH Advisers, OH Nurses, Mental Wellbeing Practitioners, HR professionals and liaise with key stakeholders and external agencies as required in support of a proactive and timely approach.

The Role

• Provide comprehensive, confidential advice to managers, HR and employees and make recommendations on fitness for work/task on pre placement assessments
• To carry and manage a caseload dealing.
• To undertake occupational screening / health surveillance and provide the relevant analysis in accordance with health and safety legislation and interpret results and advise accordingly.
• Provide support with vaccination / immunisation delivery and management, including seasonal flu campaigns.
• To refer on for advice and diagnosis from a senior OH clinician if required.
• Applicants must be available to work between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, as required by the role.

Be willing to learn or have experience of the following requirements

• Registered General Nurse Part 1 NMC.
• Knowledge of vaccination / immunisation requirements.
• Experience of pre placement assessments.
• Proficient in producing clear, legible, concise and accurate case notes, letters and reports on OH issues, ensuring compliance with confidentiality, professional standards and data protection legislation.

Working for our organisation

Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values.  

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.