Job summary
As part of the Occupational Health team the post holder will support the department to deliver high quality, comprehensive and pro active Occupational Health services.

The post holder will primarily be involved in vaccinations, venepuncture, pre employment health assessment, liaising with staff and managers as required.

The post holder will work as an effective team member, assisting in the management and the organisation of work as required.

Main duties of the job
Assist the Occupational Health (OH) Senior Clinic Nurse in the day to day management and provision of OH services to the Trust's and any additional customers.

Manage and prioritise own workload in the day to day delivery of OH services.

Works as an effective team member, demonstrate good personal communication skills and actively promote excellent team and interdisciplinary relationships.

To follow the Trust Medicines policy and departmental policies including Patient Group Directive's (PGD's) / Written Instructions on the safe storage, administration and disposal of immunisation/medication.

About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for a full outline of the roles and responsibilities of this post.

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12)

Experience
Essential

• Significant post qualification experience including in acute NHS hospital settings
• Demonstrates sound understanding of personal and professional accountability
• Ability to work to challenging timescales and produce effective results
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Demonstrates excellent team working
• Demonstrates a desire to explore new ways of delivering services

Desirable

• Occupational Health experience

Communication
Essential

• Excellent oral, written and inter personal communication skills
• Ability to facilitate and support learning in practice
• Good IT Skills including use of Microsoft office and outlook e-mail.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering teaching sessions and presentations.

Clinical Skills
Essential

• Demonstrates ability to place client at centre of care.
• Competent venepuncture skills
• Competent vaccination / injection skills e.g. intramuscular injections

Desirable

• Knowledge of immunisation programmes
• Knowledge of health promotion programmes
• Demonstrates ability to think laterally, creatively and innovatively to enhance client care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Occupational Health, 21 Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5LE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Associate Director Occupational Health & Wellbeing, Dwayne Gillane, Dwayne.gillane@royalberkshire.nhs.uk, 01183227634

Details
Date posted: 18 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 193-8280866COR
Job locations: Occupational Health, 21 Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5LE, United Kingdom

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.