Occupational Health Screening Nurse

Identifies, plans and administers vaccination and immunisation schedules, relevant to an employees occupation, as per local guidelines and policy.Plans own workload, immunisation and health promotion programmes under the supervision of the more senior qualified Occupational Health Adviser.Works autonomously within established legislation and procedures i.e. Welsh Government, Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Health and Safety Legislation and the Professional Code of Conduct of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.Refers to the occupational physician and senior occupational health nurses for advice on medical issues as and when needed.Staff accident/incident monitoring-responsible for following up and offering treatment/support to staff who have reported accidents/incidents e.g. needle stick injuries, violence and aggression, slips, trips and falls.With additional training to undertake skin assessments and where appropriate onward referral to specialists following OH standard operating procedures on skin surveillance.Ensure the Integrated guidance on health care workers with blood borne viruses DHSC guidance is implemented, with particular emphasis on those who undertake exposure prone procedures, with guidance from the other OH nurses and/or physician. The post holder plays a role in supervising the maintenance and security of occupational health records both written and computerised (Cohort) and being fully aware of confidentiality and consent requirements as stated in recognised legislation.Maintenance of records and adherenceto confidentiality and consent requirements will be in line with professional standards, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection legislation, the ICO employment practices code and other legislation as relevant.Use his/her expertise, as per Government legislation, UHB policy and agreed Occupational Health procedures with regard to; implementing health and safety at work, e.g. by giving specific advice and taking appropriate action for the significant work-health related incidents i.e. needle stick injuries and skin problems.Undertaking contact tracing for staff who have been exposed to infectious diseases, following guidance from a senior OH nurse.Assist with health surveillance programmes, as required by government legislation and UHB policy.Participate in the induction training of new employees.Undertake workplace visits, for the purpose of risk assessments, health surveillance and regular audit.Support current health initiatives regarding health promotion and awareness.Support and advise employees on health-work-related issues, having regard for their physical, psychological and social well being, as may be required.Ensure that the post holder and team members act at all times to provide a personalised service in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.Works closely with other member of the multidisciplinary team attending and contributing to the regular multidisciplinary team meetings.Vaccinations-responsible for carrying out work related vaccinations in accordance with departmental policy. The nurse will take full responsibility for prescribing and giving vaccinations, adhering to CTMUHB protocols and ensuring they can manage an acute incident, e.g. faint/anaphylaxis. Ensuring vaccine cold chain is maintained.Advice on Occupational Hazards-the nurse will be expected to give advice on particular occupational hazards to individual, staff members and managers.Management of Blood/Body Fluid Incidents-giving advice to employees who have experienced a contamination with blood and/or body fluids about the risks of contracting a blood borne virus.The nurse ensures that the incident is managed appropriately in accordance with current CTMUHB policiesHealth Promotion-promoting health within the UHB. Identify appropriate health promotion activities to address underlying causes of ill health. Raise awareness of work related and lifestyles health issues and to facilitate change, where this is appropriate. Advise all UHB staff of health promotion interventions in relation to health surveillance and vaccination to reduce the risk of infections in the workplace.

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