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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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https://www.esht.nhs.uk/working-for-us/Recruitment
Eastbourne DGH
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
0300 13 14 500
Occupational Health Clinic Nurse
Accepting applications until: 21-Apr-2026 08:00
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 21-Apr-2026 08:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Eastbourne DGH
- Address
- Kings Drive
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Postcode
- BN21 2UD
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (8am - 4pm - 4 working days within Monday-Friday)
Salary
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- Occupational Health
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
Step into a role where your clinical expertise directly protects and enhances the health of our workforce. As a key member of our Occupational Health team, you’ll deliver high‑quality vaccination and screening that keep staff safe, supported and able to thrive
You’ll work hands‑on with immunisations, risk assessments and health‑protection initiatives, ensuring every intervention is delivered safely, professionally and in line with evidence‑based practice
You’ll be trusted to uphold the highest clinical standards — from maintaining the cold chain and managing clinical environments, to accurately recording results and supporting responses to infectious‑disease incidents.
Your attention to detail and commitment to safe practice will help safeguard colleagues across the Trust
Beyond clinical delivery, you’ll play an active role in service improvement and team collaboration
This is a role for someone who values continuous learning, embraces professional development and takes pride in working with compassion, respect and integrity
If you’re motivated by meaningful work, enjoy working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, and want to contribute to a service that is continually evolving and improving, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact
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Please read the full Job Description before applying, however the main duties include:
- Provide vaccination, screening and clinical interventions for staff in line with occupational exposure requirements and departmental policy.
- Work safely within Written Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures and departmental policies.
- Maintain required training and competencies to deliver clinical duties safely and professionally.
- Uphold cold‑chain standards when storing, transporting and administering vaccines across all sites.
- Keep clinical areas clean, organised and fully stocked with in‑date equipment.
- Ensure safe handling, storage and disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
- Support the duty nurse with outbreak management and infectious‑disease contact actions.
- Complete initial risk assessments and follow‑up for staff sustaining body‑fluid exposures or injuries.
- Review, record and action blood results accurately within clinical systems.
- Carry out health‑surveillance screening as directed by trained clinical staff.
- Clean and maintain equipment to manufacturer standards and work with EME to ensure calibration and safety checks.
- Participate actively in team meetings, working groups and service‑improvement discussions.
- Support the annual seasonal vaccination programme
- Maintain and develop professional competence through ongoing learning, revalidation and evidence‑based practice
- Uphold Trust values through professional behaviour, compassion, respect and commitment to service improvement
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Statement on the Use of AI
We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.
Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Our vision is to be:
- The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
- Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
- Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
- Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
- Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive and
- Well led
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN With evidence of post registration training.
- Evidence of a qualification in phlebotomy and/or immunisations.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional portfolio to meet revalidation standards.
Desirable criteria
- Occupational Vaccination, Body Fluid exposure, Infection prevention or qualification in a related subject
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience in an acute or public / community health setting.
- Experience of delivering immunisations and phlebotomy
- Experience of working and making clinical decisions autonomously
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in Occupational Health/ Health Promotion/Education/ Health & Safety or other related field
- Experience of undertaking vision testing, audiometry, lung function testing or health surveillance.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work on own initiative and to manage daily workload
- Able to work without supervision.
- Able to assess and plan appropriate care/actions as indicated without supervision.
- Able to complete work within expected timeframes
- Evidence of having counselling and listening skills
- Evidence of strong communication skills when dealing with patients/clients in challenging situations
- Evidence of planning and organisational skills
- Computer skills necessary to facilitate and record clinical activity
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
- Knowledge of Occupational Health, Public Health or related field.
- Experience of eOPAS, ICE or eSearcher,
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Fairbrother
- Job title
- Specialist Occupational Health Nurse Advisor
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 131 4350
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