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Please note this is a fixed term post for 2 Years. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council as RGN/RMN to join NHS Lanarkshire's Occupational Health Team on a fixed term contract.
This post can be based on Lanarkshire wide the ability to travel is essential, a valid full UK driving licence holder will be required for this position to meet the needs of the service. The shift pattern will be Monday to Friday - 9 am - 5 pm.
We require a highly motivated individual, with proven clinical experience and excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a highly effective team. As part of the OH team, you will assist in the provision of services to meet the needs of NHS Lanarkshire, undertaking services as directed, and in line with Salus Occupational Health, Safety and Return to Work Service, and NHS Lanarkshire policies and procedures.
This can include
• Provide specialist advice to staff and managers
• Support pre-placement process’
• Support immunisation programs
• Specialist health/fitness screening and assessment e.g. confined spaces; driver’s assessment
• Health promotion
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
- Training and/or qualification(s) required:
- Registered General Nurse/current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.
- Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development relating to professional discipline
- Evidence of knowledge or recognised training in spirometry, audiometry and the use of vision screening equipment (or willingness to undertake suitable training in the above)
- Evidence of experience or recognised training in venepuncture
- Evidence of experience or recognised training in presentation skills
- Evidence of knowledge or recognised training in Microsoft Office systems
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by tara.o’donnell@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk Tel: 01355 585360
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact jennifer.hughes@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk
