Job summary
Applications are invited for a full-time Consultant Occupational Physician post to join our large multidisciplinary occupational health and wellbeing service. This is a replacement post and is based at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
This is an exciting opportunity to join our large multi-disciplinary team, which includes 2 consultant occupational physicians (in addition to the advertised post), a Lead OH nurse, Operations Manager, Speciality Trainees, 16 OH nurses, wellbeing practitioners, IT and administrative support. It is a consultant-led department and the OH Service has been SEQOHS accredited since 2012. We provide comprehensive OH and wellbeing service to approximately 13,000 Trust employees, 4,500 University employees, 4000 healthcare students and several local employers through income-generating contracts. We have a strong national reputation and have won national awards for service innovation and quality improvement.
Main duties of the job
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of occupational health work, including pre-employment and fitness for work assessments, advising on immunisations and risk assessments, management of sharps and contamination incidents and our award-winning rehabilitation service (Return2Health). He/she will also have responsibilities for teaching and education. We actively encourage the involvement of our clinicians in the National OH agenda.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are a positive thinking, supportive, inclusive and enthusiastic team who welcome change and thrive on challenges. Additionally, the UHS OH service has a strong alliance with the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit.
The successful applicant should possess MFOM (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of CCT at the time of the interview, if currently within a training programme in the UK. Our ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic but careful decision-maker, an excellent communicator, able to influence others positively and supportively, and able to work within a multi-professional environment. The post-holder will be expected to work towards achieving competencies as a clinical supervisor for speciality trainees. Presently, most of the clinical work is based at the Southampton General Hospital site but the post-holder may be required to travel to external sites according to the needs of our clients.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held in July 2021.
Job Reference: 188-MT0480 - This vacancy closes on or before: 23/06/21
Salary range: £82,096 - £110,683
Although the advertised post is full-time, we may able to accommodate a range of part-time options and also willing to discuss a degree of flexibility. Therefore, we would actively encourage applications from those who wish to work part-time or for whom geography might be a barrier. Should you wish to discuss the post further or arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Chandra Mutalik, Head of OH at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of occupational health work, including pre-employment and fitness for work assessments, advising on immunisations and risk assessments, management of sharps and contamination incidents and our award-winning rehabilitation service (Return2Health). He/she will also have responsibilities for teaching and education. We actively encourage the involvement of our clinicians in the National OH agenda.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are a positive thinking, supportive, inclusive and enthusiastic team who welcome change and thrive on challenges. Additionally, the UHS OH service has a strong alliance with the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit.
The successful applicant should possess MFOM (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of CCT at the time of the interview, if currently within a training programme in the UK. Our ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic but careful decision-maker, an excellent communicator, able to influence others positively and supportively, and able to work within a multi-professional environment. The post-holder will be expected to work towards achieving competencies as a clinical supervisor for speciality trainees. Presently, most of the clinical work is based at the Southampton General Hospital site but the post-holder may be required to travel to external sites according to the needs of our clients.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held in July 2021.
Job Reference: 188-MT0480 - This vacancy closes on or before: 23/06/21
Salary range: £82,096 - £110,683
Although the advertised post is full-time, we may able to accommodate a range of part-time options and also willing to discuss a degree of flexibility. Therefore, we would actively encourage applications from those who wish to work part-time or for whom geography might be a barrier. Should you wish to discuss the post further or arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Chandra Mutalik, Head of OH at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and the current licence to practice with GMC. Should be on the Specialist Register of the GMC as an Occupational Health Physician or give official confirmation of the date of their CCT which should not be more than 6 months from the date of the interview.
- Medical degree MBChB or equivalent and MFOM or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and engagement in the appraisal and revalidation process
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree such as MSc in Occupational Medicine
Experience
Essential
- At least one year experience of working in NHS OH or providing OH service to the healthcare sector
- Experience of working in non-NHS occupational health settings
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary OH team
- Previous participation in audits, clinical governance and relevant research.
Desirable
- Experience in providing OH service to a Higher Education sector such as University
- Experience in psychiatry, respiratory medicine, dermatology and breadth of experience within any outside speciality
Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of legal and ethical guidelines in OH
- Knowledge of clinical governance in OH services, including SEQOHS standards.
- Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidencebased clinical practice and understanding of clinic risk management
- Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills with the ability to relate to and work within a team and produce clear and concise reports
- Efficiency in verbal dictation
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Have the ability to listen, build rapport, persuade and negotiate
- IT skills: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and experience in using OH records management systems (e.g. COHORT or OPAS).
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Government health initiatives and ability to translate aims into practical action
- Relevant research published in peer-review journals
- Active membership of relevant professional associations/bodies
- Knowledge of using electronic databases such as excel, access, or more sophisticated data management and analysis systems
Special requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently as a sole OH physician for the service and part of the OH department
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and the current licence to practice with GMC. Should be on the Specialist Register of the GMC as an Occupational Health Physician or give official confirmation of the date of their CCT which should not be more than 6 months from the date of the interview.
- Medical degree MBChB or equivalent and MFOM or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and engagement in the appraisal and revalidation process
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree such as MSc in Occupational Medicine
Experience
Essential
- At least one year experience of working in NHS OH or providing OH service to the healthcare sector
- Experience of working in non-NHS occupational health settings
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary OH team
- Previous participation in audits, clinical governance and relevant research.
Desirable
- Experience in providing OH service to a Higher Education sector such as University
- Experience in psychiatry, respiratory medicine, dermatology and breadth of experience within any outside speciality
Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of legal and ethical guidelines in OH
- Knowledge of clinical governance in OH services, including SEQOHS standards.
- Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidencebased clinical practice and understanding of clinic risk management
- Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills with the ability to relate to and work within a team and produce clear and concise reports
- Efficiency in verbal dictation
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Have the ability to listen, build rapport, persuade and negotiate
- IT skills: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and experience in using OH records management systems (e.g. COHORT or OPAS).
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Government health initiatives and ability to translate aims into practical action
- Relevant research published in peer-review journals
- Active membership of relevant professional associations/bodies
- Knowledge of using electronic databases such as excel, access, or more sophisticated data management and analysis systems
Special requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently as a sole OH physician for the service and part of the OH department
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
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.
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 (opens in a new window).
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.
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 (opens in a new window).
