Occupational Health Clinic Nurse

Job summary

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).