Screening Nurse

North Wales Police
Police Staff
Corporate Services
Occupational Health & Welfare
Colwyn Bay Alexandra House
SO2
£32,673 - £34,578
Full Time
37
Permanent
3

24/06/2021, 16:30

This is an outstanding opportunity to join North Wales Police as a Screening Nurse. You’ll be joining on a full time permanent contract within an organisation that will truly support your success in the workplace.

You will be required to provide workplace health surveillance, screening and undertake health assessments ensuring compliance with relevant legislative requirements and to provide information, and organise activities relating to well-being and health promotion. 

What does the Screening Nurse role entail?

  • Undertaking Hepatitis B vaccinations when implemented and post exposure follow up, including the monitoring and updating of relevant records and databases.
  • To be responsible for organising and implementing the annual Flu vaccination schedule as per force protocol if brought in-house.
  • Assisting the Occupational Health team in the provision of new health programmes and implementation of new health policies.
  • Undertaking pre-employment screening of health forms and medicals for the recruitment of all new employees and to assist the Force Medical Advisor (FMA) with pre-employment medical examinations 
  • To carry out preventative health surveillance and monitoring programmes for force members exposed to particular hazards at work, e.g. Audiometric / Spirometry Screening, Blood Tests etc. in line with legislative requirements and ensure a robust system is in place for the recording and monitoring of all staff requiring health surveillance
  • Promoting healthy choices and provide advice and information to employees at both Headquarters and other police sites within the Force.
  • Providing general health and well-being information and take the lead with organising health promotion activities such as organising annual health fares, providing advice on healthy eating, coronary risk, mental health campaigns etc. working towards 100% compliance with the Bluelight Framework.
  • Ensuring all equipment is managed and maintained to a high standard during each shift reporting any issues to the OH Nurse Advisor.
  • Liaise with administration staff to ensure effective workload management, and escalate any concerns to the Occupational Health Nurse Advisor.
  • To be accountable for service delivery.
  • To lead projects as directed by Senior Managers.

What will I need to be considered for the Screening Nurse role?

  • Registered General Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration status, with at least three years post registration clinical experience.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development and revalidation with the NMC.
  • Experience of working in the Community, Accident and Emergency or Coronary Care, preferably Practice Nursing and / or Occupational Health.
  • Experience of managing own caseload.
  • Previous experience in Health Promotion.
  • Ability to keep comprehensive clinical records.
  • Well-developed written and oral communication skills, including delivering high quality presentations.
  • Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience in managing a workload and balance competing priorities, redirecting resources quickly and effectively to meet changing demands
  • A current driving licence is also required, as the post holder will be required to travel across the Force as required.

Desirable;

  • Knowledge of sickness and absence management processes including advising on reasonable adjustments and recuperative plans.
  • Previous practical experience of undertaking vaccination programmes including the undertaking of Hepatitis prevention programme / administering flu vaccinations or be willing to obtain competency in this skill.
  • Previous practical phlebotomy experience or be willing to obtain competency in this skill.

North Wales Police are a bilingual organisation and for this role, you’ll need to demonstrate Level 3 Welsh skills, which means you’re able to converse partly in Welsh and write informal communications. You can find out more by visiting our Welsh Language Resources Page

Positive Action - are you eligible?

We recognise that everybody’s needs are unique and different. Our Workforce Representation Team offer a variety of initiatives including providing appropriate advice, encouragement and support throughout the recruitment process. If you’re from a Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME), minority religion group, Female, Male,  LGBT+, or have a disability – the Workforce Representation Team may be able to offer you Positive Action support depending on the role you are applying for. Visit our Positive Action page to learn more about how this works and our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

How do I apply?

Please submit your application via the North Wales Police website, ensuring you provide details of your relevant previous experience for this role within the Supporting Statement in the Application Form.

Closing date: 24/06/2021

If you require any further information please contact the North Wales Police Recruitment Team: SSF.Recruitment@nthwales.pnn.police.uk

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