Consultant Occupational Health Physician

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Corporate

Consultant

£105,504 - £139,882 per annum/pro rata

We are recruiting for a Consultant Occupational Health Physicianwho shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

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 the highest standards of occupational health are achieved and the post holder will maximise the use of resources and exploit development opportunities to their fullest potential. In conjunction with the Specialist Occupational Health Nurses, the post holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in Occupational Health as a clinician, educator, advisor and advocate. To empower staff within the field and act as a change agent and role model, to ensure good working relationships.

The successful applicant will work with Trust colleagues in other specialties to ensure cohesive working when there are common interests, for example Infection Control, Chest Clinics, Dermatology, Safety, Risk management including the agreement of policy and protocol and support to implement such policies particularly where Trust policy could impact on work related health.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be instrumental in promoting the success of the Occupational Health Serviceensuring that clients receive a quality service based on the principles of clinical governance.

The primary outcome will be the highest standards of occupational health are achieved and the postholder will maximise the use of resources and exploit development opportunities to their fullestpotential.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.

We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.

All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Date posted

25 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

275-0824OHCON-B

Job locations

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will undertake and support colleagues, managers and the organisationin various areas of OH practice including: Management referrals Fitness for work medicals Post exposure advice and prophylaxis for high-risk blood exposure incidents Communicable disease management. Case conferences and case discussions Multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) Pre-placement health screening Capability assessments Early retirement on the grounds of ill health Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements Medical input into accident/incident investigation Policy development and review (at a local, regional and national level) Attendance at relevant meetings of groups and committees.

Strategic

The role of the Occupational Health Consultant will be diverse. In addition to providing a direct service to patients, the role will include a substantial element of strategic work including assisting with the formulation and development of policy and procedures. In conjunction with the Head of Occupational Health, the Consultant will advise the Trust Board on Occupational Health practice and legislation to ensure compliance with statutory, mandatory requirements as well as best practice in relation to health and work.

Ensure that the Trust follows, develops and maintains practise in line with legislation, guidance, policy and the required external and internal quality standards for occupational health

Provide professional direction on occupational health and wellbeing issues to all Trust staff

To work in close co-operation with other medical, professional and managerial colleagues,

both within and outside the specialty, to provide high quality health care to employees and

external clients in addition to making a contribution to future thinking about the Trusts

strategic direction.

To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trusts vision, strategic objectives and key work programmes

Enhance and develop the Trust Occupational Health services

Actively contribute to and influence the development of business plans, ensuring that the OH function is positive and influential in its contribution to strategic and operational business plan.

Work in conjunction with the nursing lead to provide effective delivery and management of the service.

Promote the highest clinical standards in the management of Occupational Health

Participate in the teaching and clinical supervision of the Occupational Health team

Actively participate in both departmental and trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit.

Participate in regular audit activities of clinical activity and effectiveness that aid improvement and extension to OH service.

Operational

Work as a clinical expert in occupational health advising on all aspects of occupational health and wellbeing in accordance with evidence based outcomes and best practice and in conjunction with OH Nurse Manager.

Ensure confidential occupational health records, paper and electronic are maintained and safeguarded in full compliance with the legislation

Undertake a clinical workload as appropriate to the department to include sickness absence and medical referrals, work health assessments,

To ensure the occupational health service complies with the quality standards for NHS requirements, DH guidance, Public Health England (PHE) and accepted good practice

Advise managers and staff on rehabilitation and re-settlement following sickness absence

Articulate the Trust vision, mission and strategic goals with particular emphasis on Occupational Health (OH)

Actively contribute to and influence the formulation of the Trusts occupational Health strategic and operational business plan.

Work in conjunction with the Occupational Health Manager to analyse the needs of the Occupational Health business and assist with the design and development of a structure and infrastructure to support excellence in service delivery.

Actively contribute to and influence the formulation of strategic management of staff health, safety and welfare issues to enable the provision of a safer, healthier environment for staff patients and visitors

Contribute to the design and development of OH services ensuring that OH services and products are benchmarked and continuously improved to enhance their value to partners

Champion staff health and well being

To provide input on the operational aspects of delivery of research and development projects in occupational health.

Staff Management

In conjunction with the Head of OH, provide strong clinical leadership and team building

Meet regularly with all occupational health staff to discuss both clinical, and commercial developments within the service.

To ensure that the culture of the occupational health department encourages each individual to take responsibility for their own continuous professional development, and to develop to their potential.

Contribute to the design and development of OH services ensuring that OH services and products are benchmarked and continuously improved to enhance their value to partners

Champion staff health and well being

Personal and Professional Accountability

Ensure that all national professional requirements training, confidentiality, conduct and ethics are adhered to.

Ensure adherence to all Trust policies and procedures

Maintain professional knowledge and competence, by reading relevant publications, membership of professional organisations, research and development, and attending appropriate study days and courses.

Ensure effective processes are in place to support managers on issues relating to the management of sickness absence, redeployment and rehabilitation to support the retention of staff.

Contribute to increasing the effectiveness of customers by enhancing staff performance and morale through reducing risks at work, which lead to ill health, absence and accidents.

Ensure that all Occupational Health advice to managers and staff is in line with the professional standards.

Contribute to the development and training strategy of the service so that the service can meet the capability needs of the strategic and business plans.

Participate in the teaching and professional supervision of the Occupational Health team.

Participate in professional continuing medical education of self and other medical staff within the service.

Ensure active participation in continuing medical education (CME) for self and others.

The successful applicant will be delegated responsibility for parts of the service and will be expected to operate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate appropriate clinical leadership skills. The post holder will support the clinical leadership to the Occupational Health Team. They will be expected to take part in Clinical Governance activities, including clinical audit, SOP development and review, and clinical risk management. There is also a requirement to maintain and develop quality improvement programmes, including those required for SEQOHS accreditation. The post-holder will participate in the NHS Annual Appraisal process, as required for Revalidation.

The post holder is required to contribute to the teaching and training and education of staff employed within Workplace Health and Wellbeing as well as raising awareness to managers and staff of our organisation to occupational health issues.