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The closing date is 12th Jul 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) TBC
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Job summary

We are recruiting an Occupational Health Clinic Nurse to join our friendly, highly skilled Occupational Health team. This is a fixed term or secondment opportunity.

Occupational Health is a varied and rewarding specialty, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to staff health, wellbeing and safety. In this role you will deliver a range of clinical activities including fitness for work assessments, vaccinations, venepuncture, contact tracing and support following exposure to blood or bodily fluids. You will also provide timely and compassionate advice to staff and managers, using sound clinical judgement and the ability to prioritise effectively, particularly when supporting the nurse duty line.

You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team alongside Occupational Health Advisors, Physicians, Physiotherapists and administrative colleagues, with close links across the wider Trust.

This role would suit someone who is clinically confident, adaptable and people focused, enjoys problem solving and is motivated by improving staff wellbeing. Whether you are new to Occupational Health or looking to further develop your skills in the specialty, you will be fully supported through induction, mentorship and ongoing supervision.

If you are looking for a role offering meaningful work, flexibility, development and a positive team culture, we would love to hear from you.

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Main duties, tasks & skills required

The post holder will deliver a high quality Occupational Health service to Trust staff and external clients, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities include:
Assessing new starters' fitness for work, reviewing health questionnaires and advising on reasonable workplace adjustments

Delivering vaccination programmes and phlebotomy services, including followup where required

Providing assessment, advice and support following contamination and exposure incidents, including sharps and bodily fluid exposures

Managing, ordering and monitoring medications, vaccines and consumables

Providing advice and support during infectious disease incidents and outbreaks, including liaison with IPC

Making onward referrals to specialist services where indicated

Supporting the Nurse Duty line, responding to queries using sound clinical judgement and effective prioritisation

Undertaking risk assessments in line with Health & Safety legislation, the Equality Act and Trust policies

Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and participating in audit and quality activities, including SEQOHS standards

We are looking for someone who is clinically competent, organised and adaptable, with strong communication skills, the ability to work autonomously, and a compassionate, professional approach to supporting staff wellbeing.

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About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

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Job description

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential

BSc Nursing, RN currently registered with NMC

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Desirable

Post registration, specialist training relevant to the speciality.

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Experience
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Essential

We are looking for someone who is clinically competent, organised and adaptable, with strong communication skills, the ability to work autonomously, and a compassionate, professional approach to supporting staff wellbeing.

We welcome applications from nurses with experience in clinical practice, vaccination services or advisory roles. Experience in Occupational Health is desirable but not essential, as full training, mentoring and support will be provided.

Applicants should demonstrate:
Experience of using reflective practice to inform clinical judgement and decision making

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Understanding of the health needs of working populations and those in your care

Awareness of research and evidence based practice relevant to Occupational Health

Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and informed consent

Skills and Abilities

Strong problem solving skills and the ability to apply sound clinical judgement when assessing risk or progress

Competence in the use of IT systems and electronic health records

Effective organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands

Self motivated, with a proactive and flexible approach to workload and service delivery

Qualifications and Training

Theoretical knowledge and practical application of nursing skills, assessments and interventions relevant to the role

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Desirable

Experience in delivering occupational or clinical health assessments and procedures, including:

Venepuncture

Immunisations

New starter / preplacement health questionnaire assessment

An understanding of Occupational Health and its role in delivering preventative, proactive and responsive services to staff and organisations

Experience in health promotion and health education, including providing clear, supportive advice to staff

Experience of working within an advisory or preventative health service would be an advantage

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Additional Criteria
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Essential

Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient consultation and care

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond calmly and professionally in emergency or timepressured situations

Ability to use clinical judgement and problemsolving skills to assess risk and make informed decisions

Confident working independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Well organised, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands

Professional, ethical approach with a strong understanding of confidentiality, consent and data protection

Willingness to engage in training, reflective practice and ongoing professional development

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Desirable

Understanding of the health needs of people at work and those in your care

Awareness of research and evidencebased practice relevant to the clinical area

Insight into the role of Occupational Health in preventing ill health and supporting safe return to work

Experience of working within a multidisciplinary or advisory service, liaising with other professionals

Familiarity with clinical governance, audit or quality improvement activity

Previous experience using electronic clinical record systems

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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.

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UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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For help with your application, contact:
Sarah Baker

sarah.baker@solent.nhs.uk

03001233392

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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

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Band

Band 5

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Salary
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£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly
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Contract

Fixed Term

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Duration

10 Month(s)

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Working pattern

Full-Time

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Reference number

348-COR-11853

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Job locations

Woolston Clinic
Woodley Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 9DW

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St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)
Milton Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 6AD
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Attachments
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Job Description
Occupational Health clinic nurse job description.pdf – 781KB Opens in a new window
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Person Specification
Occupational Health clinic nurse person specification.pdf – 665KB Opens in a new window
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