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Occupational Health Clinic Nurse
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth, England, United KingdomPosted 3 days ago£32,073 – £39,043Full-time
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Company Description
Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations,
you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
Job Description
This vacancy is open exclusively to internal applicants currently employed by Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
NHS Band 5: Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Hours per Week: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
We are recruiting a Band 5 Occupational Health Clinic Nurse to join our integrated Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service, working across Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in occupational health within a supportive multidisciplinary team. The role is primarily clinic-based, supporting a diverse workforce across acute and ambulance services, alongside a growing commercial client portfolio.
We are committed to flexible working and welcome applications from candidates seeking both full-time and part-time hours.
As an Occupational Health Clinic Nurse, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care within nurse-led clinics, working under the guidance of experienced Occupational Health clinicians. You will play a key role in supporting staff health and wellbeing, gaining valuable experience across a broad range of occupational health activities.
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to build specialist skills in occupational health within a friendly, experienced team. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of clinical activities while being supported to develop your practice and progress your career.
Main Duties
Undertake occupational health clinic duties, including immunisations and health surveillance
Assess and manage sharps and needlestick injuries in line with Trust and national guidance
Support pre-employment health screening and immunisation assessments
Deliver vaccination programmes, including seasonal flu campaigns
Support safety-critical screening requirements
Contribute to the delivery of services for external commercial clients
Maintain accurate and confidential electronic occupational health records
Escalate complex or high-risk cases to senior Occupational Health clinicians as appropriate
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective service delivery
For further information, please refer to the
Job Description
Qualifications
Essential
Is a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Has relevant post-registration clinical experience
Has an interest in developing a career in occupational health
Experience:
Essential
Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and professional accountability
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
Works well as part of a team and is keen to learn
Is confident using IT systems and electronic records
Desirable:
NHS Occupational Health experience
Clinic based work experience
Implementation of health promotion initiatives Collaboration with other agencies/multi-disciplinary teams
Additional Information
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
For more information, please see our People and OD Strategy 2026
Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 37.5
Salary Band: Band 5
Staff Group: Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Area: Nursing