Occupational Health Practice Nurse

Occupational Health Practice Nurse

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the in house Occupational Health Service which supports the health and wellbeing of Great Ormond Street Staff.

We are seeking to recruit a registered nurse with an interest in Occupational Health and Wellbeing.

The post holder will undertake routine occupational health activities including pre-placement assessments, venepuncture, administration of vaccinations, blood borne virus exposure management, contact tracing and health surveillance including spirometry.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will be highly confident, have excellent communication skills,





proficient IT skills and a flexible pro-active approach to be able to manage a varied and demanding workload.

Experience in Occupational Health or is desirable but not essential, as training will be given. If you are a registered nurse with an interest in workplace health and you are looking to start or develop your career in Occupational Health, we would like to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role;

through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities,





people with disabilities and / or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks.

Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion.

All of our staff networks are open to any employee.







Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

For both documents please view the attachment / s below.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

- Our Always values
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic / Professional qualification / Training

Essential criteria

- Registered Adult Nurse (with valid NMC)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development







Experience / Knowledge

Essential criteria

- General consolidated clinical knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role of occupational health in the workplace
- Competency in immunisation procedures or travel health
- Experience or post registration experience in an acute NHS setting or travel health

Desirable criteria

- Experience of delivering health and wellbeing initiatives
- A basic understanding of audit and quality assurance initiatives
- Experience in occupational health
- Basic understanding of relevant health and safety legislation

Skills / Abilities

Essential criteria

- Phlebotomy skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to organise and prioritise workload






- Computer literate with the ability to use IT competencies to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of relevant data systems, software and learning technologies.
- Ability to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy

Desirable criteria

- Basic counselling skills

▶️ Occupational Health Practice Nurse
🖊️ Great Ormond Street Hospital
📍 London