Occupational Health Clinic Nurse

The States of Guernsey are looking for a Occupational Health Clinic Nurse.

The post holder will support the delivery of a proactive, high-quality Occupational Health

Service to the States of Guernsey and associated clients. Following induction, training and

assessment, the post holder will deliver pre-placement screening, immunisation, health

surveillance and wellbeing activities within their competence and agreed departmental

protocols.

Main duties of the job

As a registered nurse, the post holder will exercise professional judgement and

manage their own clinical workload, recognising when specialist advice or escalation is

required. The role will contribute to safe, evidence-based practice, service improvement and

the prevention of work-related ill health.

About us

The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.

Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.

We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.

As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£40,178 to £51,819 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0005-26-0109

Job locations

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

ST. MARTIN

GY4 6UU

Guernsey

Job responsibilities

The post holder is expected to undertake the following duties within their

competence, agreed protocols and professional scope of practice:

Assess non-complex pre-placement health questionnaires and advise on fitness for the

proposed role within departmental guidelines, referring complex cases or concerns to

the Occupational Health Nurse Advisor or Physician.

Assess work-related immunisation requirements, arrange screening, and deliver

vaccination clinics, including the annual staff influenza programme, under the

appropriate authorisation and departmental procedures.

Undertake venepuncture and serological screening; arrange, review, and communicate

test results within agreed protocols, ensuring appropriate follow-up and escalation of

abnormal findings.

Respond to sharps and body fluid exposure incidents in accordance with departmental

procedures, ensuring prompt risk assessment, access to urgent specialist advice and

appropriate follow-up.

Undertake health surveillance and screening, including audiometry, spirometry, vision

screening, skin, and hand-arm vibration screening, following relevant training and

competency assessment; recognise and escalate abnormal findings.

Assist with contact tracing and follow-up of employees exposed to infectious pathogens

at work, consulting with relevant professionals and escalating concerns appropriately.

Participate in workplace wellbeing initiatives, health promotion campaigns and relevant

employee education, collaborating with colleagues and partner services as appropriate.

In undertaking these clinical duties, the post holder will also be responsible for the

following aspects of safe, effective, and professional service delivery: Plan and coordinate clinical appointments and recalls, prioritising workload and

supporting the delivery of agreed service standards across States of Guernsey

departments and associated clients.

Provide clear, sensitive information to employees and managers within the scope of

the role, maintaining confidentiality and obtaining appropriate consent for

assessment and disclosure of health information.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic clinical records, including within

OPAS G2, in accordance with departmental procedures, professional standards and

applicable Guernsey data protection requirements.

Maintain safe infection prevention and control practices, report incidents and near

misses, and maintain competence in responding to clinical emergencies in

accordance with service requirements.

Monitor clinical equipment, medicines, vaccine storage, stock, and consumables;

maintain relevant checks and records and escalate supply, maintenance, or safety

concerns.

Contribute to audit, data collection, management information and evidence-based

review of departmental policies and procedures to support clinical governance and

service improvement.

Support the effective use and development of OPAS G2 and associated digital

systems, working collaboratively with clinical and administrative colleagues.

Maintain current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration, revalidation and

continuing professional development; participate in appraisal, supervision, and

competency review, escalating any concerns about fitness to practise.

Contribute to teaching, induction, and support for colleagues within own

competence, including safe delegation and supervision of agreed clinical activities

where appropriate.

Job responsibilities

The post holder is expected to undertake the following duties within their

competence, agreed protocols and professional scope of practice:

Assess non-complex pre-placement health questionnaires and advise on fitness for the

proposed role within departmental guidelines, referring complex cases or concerns to

the Occupational Health Nurse Advisor or Physician.

Assess work-related immunisation requirements, arrange screening, and deliver

vaccination clinics, including the annual staff influenza programme, under the

appropriate authorisation and departmental procedures.

Undertake venepuncture and serological screening; arrange, review, and communicate

test results within agreed protocols, ensuring appropriate follow-up and escalation of

abnormal findings.

Respond to sharps and body fluid exposure incidents in accordance with departmental

procedures, ensuring prompt risk assessment, access to urgent specialist advice and

appropriate follow-up.

Undertake health surveillance and screening, including audiometry, spirometry, vision

screening, skin, and hand-arm vibration screening, following relevant training and

competency assessment; recognise and escalate abnormal findings.

Assist with contact tracing and follow-up of employees exposed to infectious pathogens

at work, consulting with relevant professionals and escalating concerns appropriately.

Participate in workplace wellbeing initiatives, health promotion campaigns and relevant

employee education, collaborating with colleagues and partner services as appropriate.

In undertaking these clinical duties, the post holder will also be responsible for the

following aspects of safe, effective, and professional service delivery: Plan and coordinate clinical appointments and recalls, prioritising workload and

supporting the delivery of agreed service standards across States of Guernsey

departments and associated clients.

Provide clear, sensitive information to employees and managers within the scope of

the role, maintaining confidentiality and obtaining appropriate consent for

assessment and disclosure of health information.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic clinical records, including within

OPAS G2, in accordance with departmental procedures, professional standards and

applicable Guernsey data protection requirements.

Maintain safe infection prevention and control practices, report incidents and near

misses, and maintain competence in responding to clinical emergencies in

accordance with service requirements.

Monitor clinical equipment, medicines, vaccine storage, stock, and consumables;

maintain relevant checks and records and escalate supply, maintenance, or safety

concerns.

Contribute to audit, data collection, management information and evidence-based

review of departmental policies and procedures to support clinical governance and

service improvement.

Support the effective use and development of OPAS G2 and associated digital

systems, working collaboratively with clinical and administrative colleagues.

Maintain current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration, revalidation and

continuing professional development; participate in appraisal, supervision, and

competency review, escalating any concerns about fitness to practise.

Contribute to teaching, induction, and support for colleagues within own

competence, including safe delegation and supervision of agreed clinical activities

where appropriate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Competence in venipuncture and administering vaccinations and immunisations.
• Ability to assess suitability, obtaining informed consent, awaiting the cold chain, and recognising and managing adverse reactions, in accordance with agreed protocols and appropriate authorisation.
• Ability to assess, prioritise and manage a clinical workload, work independently within competence, and recognise when specialist advice is required.
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills, with experience of effective team working and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Understanding of consent, confidentiality, data protection and clinical governance, supported by accurate record keeping and competent IT skills.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to maintaining professional registration and revalidation.

Desirable

• Experience in an Occupational Health setting, including immunisation health surveillance or workplace risk assessment.
• Relevant training or qualifications in immunisation, audiometry, spirometry, or other Occupational Health activities.
• Experience of audit, service improvement, teaching or supporting colleagues.
• Interest in developing a career within the service and undertaking specialist Occupational Health nursing study

Qualifications

Essential

• Graduate Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and relevant post - registration clinical experience

Desirable

• Relevant training or qualifications in immunisation, audiometry, spirometry, or other Occupational Health activities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Competence in venipuncture and administering vaccinations and immunisations.
• Ability to assess suitability, obtaining informed consent, awaiting the cold chain, and recognising and managing adverse reactions, in accordance with agreed protocols and appropriate authorisation.
• Ability to assess, prioritise and manage a clinical workload, work independently within competence, and recognise when specialist advice is required.
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills, with experience of effective team working and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Understanding of consent, confidentiality, data protection and clinical governance, supported by accurate record keeping and competent IT skills.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to maintaining professional registration and revalidation.

Desirable

• Experience in an Occupational Health setting, including immunisation health surveillance or workplace risk assessment.
• Relevant training or qualifications in immunisation, audiometry, spirometry, or other Occupational Health activities.
• Experience of audit, service improvement, teaching or supporting colleagues.
• Interest in developing a career within the service and undertaking specialist Occupational Health nursing study

Qualifications

Essential

• Graduate Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and relevant post - registration clinical experience

Desirable

• Relevant training or qualifications in immunisation, audiometry, spirometry, or other Occupational Health activities

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

States of Guernsey

Address

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

ST. MARTIN

GY4 6UU

Guernsey

Employer's website

https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

States of Guernsey

Address

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

ST. MARTIN

GY4 6UU

Guernsey

Employer's website

https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

The post holder is expected to undertake the following duties within their

competence, agreed protocols and professional scope of practice:

Assess non-complex pre-placement health questionnaires and advise on fitness for the

proposed role within departmental guidelines, referring complex cases or concerns to

the Occupational Health Nurse Advisor or Physician.

Assess work-related immunisation requirements, arrange screening, and deliver

vaccination clinics, including the annual staff influenza programme, under the

appropriate authorisation and departmental procedures.

Undertake venepuncture and serological screening; arrange, review, and communicate

test results within agreed protocols, ensuring appropriate follow-up and escalation of

abnormal findings.

Respond to sharps and body fluid exposure incidents in accordance with departmental

procedures, ensuring prompt risk assessment, access to urgent specialist advice and

appropriate follow-up.

Undertake health surveillance and screening, including audiometry, spirometry, vision

screening, skin, and hand-arm vibration screening, following relevant training and

competency assessment; recognise and escalate abnormal findings.

Assist with contact tracing and follow-up of employees exposed to infectious pathogens

at work, consulting with relevant professionals and escalating concerns appropriately.

Participate in workplace wellbeing initiatives, health promotion campaigns and relevant

employee education, collaborating with colleagues and partner services as appropriate.

In undertaking these clinical duties, the post holder will also be responsible for the

following aspects of safe, effective, and professional service delivery: Plan and coordinate clinical appointments and recalls, prioritising workload and

supporting the delivery of agreed service standards across States of Guernsey

departments and associated clients.

Provide clear, sensitive information to employees and managers within the scope of

the role, maintaining confidentiality and obtaining appropriate consent for

assessment and disclosure of health information.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic clinical records, including within

OPAS G2, in accordance with departmental procedures, professional standards and

applicable Guernsey data protection requirements.

Maintain safe infection prevention and control practices, report incidents and near

misses, and maintain competence in responding to clinical emergencies in

accordance with service requirements.

Monitor clinical equipment, medicines, vaccine storage, stock, and consumables;

maintain relevant checks and records and escalate supply, maintenance, or safety

concerns.

Contribute to audit, data collection, management information and evidence-based

review of departmental policies and procedures to support clinical governance and

service improvement.

Support the effective use and development of OPAS G2 and associated digital

systems, working collaboratively with clinical and administrative colleagues.

Maintain current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration, revalidation and

continuing professional development; participate in appraisal, supervision, and

competency review, escalating any concerns about fitness to practise.

Contribute to teaching, induction, and support for colleagues within own

competence, including safe delegation and supervision of agreed clinical activities

where appropriate.

Experience

Essential

• Competence in venipuncture and administering vaccinations and immunisations.
• Ability to assess suitability, obtaining informed consent, awaiting the cold chain, and recognising and managing adverse reactions, in accordance with agreed protocols and appropriate authorisation.
• Ability to assess, prioritise and manage a clinical workload, work independently within competence, and recognise when specialist advice is required.
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills, with experience of effective team working and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Understanding of consent, confidentiality, data protection and clinical governance, supported by accurate record keeping and competent IT skills.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to maintaining professional registration and revalidation.

Desirable

• Experience in an Occupational Health setting, including immunisation health surveillance or workplace risk assessment.
• Relevant training or qualifications in immunisation, audiometry, spirometry, or other Occupational Health activities.
• Experience of audit, service improvement, teaching or supporting colleagues.
• Interest in developing a career within the service and undertaking specialist Occupational Health nursing study

Qualifications

Essential

• Graduate Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and relevant post - registration clinical experience

Desirable

• Relevant training or qualifications in immunisation, audiometry, spirometry, or other Occupational Health activities