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• Job title: Registered Nurse – Occupational Health & Wellbeing

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• Employer: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)

• Location: Wrexham, Glan Clwyd and Bangor, North Wales, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £32,557–£39,631 per annum (NHS Band 5).

• Employment type: Permanent, full-time.

• Work arrangement: On-site, with duties across different Occupational Health departments within the health board.

• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, generally Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, with flexibility across four or five working days.

Job overview:

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is recruiting a Registered Nurse to join its Occupational Health and Wellbeing team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of occupational health services to NHS employees and external organisations contracted by the health board. The position focuses on promoting workplace health, preventing occupational illnesses, supporting employee wellbeing and ensuring that staff receive appropriate health assessments and professional advice.

The nurse will undertake routine health assessments, employment screening, vaccination programmes and health surveillance activities. These may include vision screening, lung function assessments and audiometry. The role also involves providing guidance on infection prevention, lifestyle-related health concerns and other occupational health matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and planned occupational health assessments for employees and clients of external organisations.

• Carry out employment health screening to establish employees’ fitness and suitability for particular workplace duties.

• Support vaccination programmes, including seasonal influenza vaccination campaigns.

• Provide professional advice on infection prevention, control procedures and workplace health requirements.

• Offer guidance on lifestyle-related health issues, including diet, smoking, alcohol consumption and general wellbeing.

• Undertake health surveillance activities, including vision screening, lung function testing and audiometry.

• Participate in workplace health promotion initiatives, including health roadshows and employee wellbeing campaigns.

• Maintain accurate client records through appropriate data entry and clear written documentation.

• Communicate health information effectively to individuals and groups of employees.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and external agencies to ensure effective service delivery.

• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, diplomacy and discretion when handling sensitive employee information.

• Follow established health board policies, procedures, clinical standards and occupational health guidelines.

• Provide flexible cover at other occupational health locations when required, including early or late shifts.

• Contribute to departmental objectives, professional development and the continuous improvement of occupational health services.

Requirements

• Must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

• Previous post-registration experience working within the NHS is essential.

• Must demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with employees, colleagues and external organisations.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and produce clear written documentation.

• Good understanding of general lifestyle advice and health promotion principles.

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and meet departmental deadlines.

• Competence in using word-processing applications and other computer packages.

• Ability to follow established clinical procedures, organisational policies and professional standards.

• Willingness to travel across the health board’s geographical locations and external contract sites.

• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining high occupational health standards.

• Occupational health experience, immunisation experience and previous work in screening environments are desirable.

• Experience in taking blood samples, administering injections and undertaking serological screening would be advantageous.

• Welsh language proficiency is desirable but not compulsory.

• Must demonstrate flexibility, teamwork, discretion and the ability to encourage others to adopt healthier lifestyles.

• Appropriate UK professional registration and satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are required.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from £32,557 to £39,631 under NHS Band 5.

• Permanent employment offering long-term career stability.

• Full-time working arrangement of 37.5 hours weekly.

• Opportunity to develop specialist experience in occupational health and employee wellbeing.

• Exposure to vaccination programmes, employment screening and workplace health surveillance.

• Opportunities to work with experienced healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

• Access to an organisation committed to equality, diversity and professional development.

• Family-friendly employment benefits and work-life balance policies.

• Supportive leadership environment guided by the health board’s organisational values and Proud to Lead competence framework.

• Opportunity to contribute to workplace health promotion and improve the wellbeing of employees across North Wales.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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