Consultant Occupational Health Physician
The post holder will be instrumental in promoting the success of the Occupational Health Service ensuring that clients receive a quality service based on the principles of clinical governance. The primary outcome will be that the highest standards of occupational health are achieved, and the post holder will maximise the use of resources and development opportunities to their fullest potential. The post holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in Occupational Health as a clinician, educator, advisor, and advocate. They will empower staff within the field and act as a change agent and role model to ensure good working relationships.
Occupational Medicine ‘direct clinical care’ includes workplace assessments, supervision of health surveillance programmes, support and clearance for staff with BBVs, case conferences, preparation of reports and provision of policy advice to managers.
Supporting programme activities might include administration, teaching of nursing staff and OH nursing advisors, attendance at committees and meetings, managerial activity, audit and continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
- Conduct workplace assessments and provide direct clinical care.
- Supervise health surveillance programmes and support staff with blood borne viruses.
- Lead case conferences and prepare thorough reports.
- Provide policy advice to managers on occupational health matters.
- Administer programme activities, including teaching, committee attendance, audit, and professional development.
Education/Qualification
- Full GMC registration, with license to practice in the UK.
- Membership of the UK Faculty of Occupational Medicine (MFOM or FFOM).
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) / Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) in Occupational Medicine.
- Applicants who are within 6 months of achieving CCT at the date of interview are eligible to apply.
- Adequate medical indemnity.
- Evidence of professional development and engagement with annual GMC appraisal.
- Undertake all statutory and mandatory training requirements.
- MBA or other relevant diplomas.
- Membership of a relevant UK (or equivalent) Faculty or College such as Royal College of Physicians, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Royal College of General Practitioners or Faculty of Public Health.
Experience
- Experience in working with multi-disciplinary OH departments.
- Experience and competence in the clinical aspects of Occupational Health Medicine having worked in a complex organisation with the ability to develop new skills and train colleagues as appropriate.
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice.
- Ability to work unsupervised and make decisions.
- Excellent written and oral communication and listening skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Competent information technology skills, including Microsoft Office, electronic medical records and web-based search engines.
- Experience with NHS Occupational Health.
- Appropriate subspecialty interest and knowledge.
- Understanding of NHS policies, pathways, networks and processes for escalating service users deemed at risk.
Key Attributes
- Enthusiastic and able to inspire enthusiasm in others.
- Ability to travel to clients across Trust sites.
- Understanding of ethics as applied to society as well as General Medical and Occupational Medical Practice.
- Interest in new ways of doing things and prepared to look constructively at new ideas.
- Prepared to use initiative and to work flexibly under exceptional circumstances.
- Willing to show empathy to staff and clients who are having problems.
- Show respect to colleagues, staff and clients.
- Committed to providing a first-class service.
- Produce high quality work.
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.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata + London Zone Allowance £2,162, PA pro rata
Job locations
St Charles Centre for Health & Wellbeing
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