Job summary
The States of Guernsey are looking for a Occupational Health Clinic Nurse.

The post holder will support the delivery of a proactive, high-quality Occupational Health Service to the States of Guernsey and associated clients. Following induction, training and assessment, the post holder will deliver pre-placement screening, immunisation, health surveillance and wellbeing activities within their competence and agreed departmental protocols.

Main duties of the job
As a registered nurse, the post holder will exercise professional judgement and manage their own clinical workload, recognising when specialist advice or escalation is required. The role will contribute to safe, evidence-based practice, service improvement and the prevention of work-related ill health.

About us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.

Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.

We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.

As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.

Job responsibilities
The post holder is expected to undertake the following duties within their competence, agreed protocols and professional scope of practice:

• Assess non-complex pre-placement health questionnaires and advise on fitness for the proposed role within departmental guidelines, referring complex cases or concerns to the Occupational Health Nurse Advisor or Physician.
• Assess work-related immunisation requirements, arrange screening, and deliver vaccination clinics, including the annual staff influenza programme, under the appropriate authorisation and departmental procedures.
• Undertake venepuncture and serological screening; arrange, review, and communicate test results within agreed protocols, ensuring appropriate follow-up and escalation of abnormal findings.
• Respond to sharps and body fluid exposure incidents in accordance with departmental procedures, ensuring prompt risk assessment, access to urgent specialist advice and appropriate follow-up.
• Undertake health surveillance and screening, including audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, skin, and hand-arm vibration screening, following relevant training and competency assessment; recognise and escalate abnormal findings.
• Assist with contact tracing and follow-up of employees exposed to infectious pathogens at work, consulting with relevant professionals and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Participate in workplace wellbeing initiatives, health promotion campaigns and relevant employee education, collaborating with colleagues and partner services as appropriate. In undertaking these clinical duties, the post holder will also be responsible for the following aspects of safe, effective, and professional service delivery: Plan and coordinate clinical appointments and recalls, prioritising workload and supporting the delivery of agreed service standards across States of Guernsey departments and associated clients.
• Provide clear, sensitive information to employees and managers within the scope of the role, maintaining confidentiality and obtaining appropriate consent for assessment and disclosure of health information.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic clinical records, including within OPAS G2, in accordance with departmental procedures, professional standards and applicable Guernsey data protection requirements.
• Maintain safe infection prevention and control practices, report incidents and near misses, and maintain competence in responding to clinical emergencies in accordance with service requirements.
• Monitor clinical equipment, medicines, vaccine storage, stock, and consumables; maintain relevant checks and records and escalate supply, maintenance, or safety concerns.
• Contribute to audit, data collection, management information and evidence-based review of departmental policies and procedures to support clinical governance and service improvement.
• Support the effective use and development of OPAS G2 and associated digital systems, working collaboratively with clinical and administrative colleagues.
• Maintain current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration, revalidation and continuing professional development; participate in appraisal, supervision, and competency review, escalating any concerns about fitness to practise.
• Contribute to teaching, induction, and support for colleagues within own competence, including safe delegation and supervision of agreed clinical activities where appropriate.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Competence in venipuncture and administering vaccinations and immunisations.
• Ability to assess suitability, obtaining informed consent, awaiting the cold chain, and recognising and managing adverse reactions, in accordance with agreed protocols and appropriate authorisation.
• Ability to assess, prioritise and manage a clinical workload, work independently within competence, and recognise when specialist advice is required.
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills, with experience of effective team working and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Understanding of consent, confidentiality, data protection and clinical governance, supported by accurate record keeping and competent IT skills.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to maintaining professional registration and revalidation.

Desirable

• Experience in an Occupational Health setting, including immunisation health surveillance or workplace risk assessment.
• Relevant training or qualifications in immunisation, audiometry, spirometry, or other Occupational Health activities.
• Experience of audit, service improvement, teaching or supporting colleagues.
• Interest in developing a career within the service and undertaking specialist Occupational Health nursing study

Qualifications
Essential

• Graduate Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and relevant post - registration clinical experience

Desirable

• Relevant training or qualifications in immunisation, audiometry, spirometry, or other Occupational Health activities

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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