FAQs
What qualifications are required for the Occupational Health Nurse position?
Candidates must be an experienced Registered Nurse with Occupational Health or Practice Nurse experience.
Where is the Occupational Health Nurse position based?
The role is primarily based at Rampton Hospital, but the post holder will be required to work flexibly between other Trust sites to meet service requirements.
What responsibilities will the Occupational Health Nurse have?
The Occupational Health Nurse will carry out immunisation assessments, venepuncture, pre-employment fitness assessments, risk assessment-based health surveillance programs, and provide advice to staff and managers, among other duties.
Is there training and development available for this role?
Yes, the successful candidate will have opportunities for additional training and development to undertake the full remit of the post.
What skills are required for the Occupational Health Nurse position?
The candidate must possess clinical skills to undertake venepuncture, spirometry, skin surveillance, immunisations, and other specialist screening procedures.
How does the Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust support employee wellness?
The Trust invests significantly in health and wellbeing initiatives through in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, complemented by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
What employee-led networks are available for staff?
Staff can engage with various networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, and the Health and Wellbeing Champions network.
Who can I contact for further details about the role?
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Shirley Fields, Head of Occupational Health, at shirley.fields@nottshc.nhs.uk or by calling 0115 9555373.
What are the working hours for this position?
The working hours are Monday to Friday, from 08:30 to 16:30.
What is the Trust's commitment to environmental sustainability?
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions and has a specialized Energy and Environmental team focused on enhancing environmental performance and achieving net-zero commitments.