Job summary
Avon Partnership NHS Occupational Health Servicehas a rare opportunity for a Specialist Doctor post to join and make a significant contribution to the further development of an already successful NHS Occupational Multi Disciplinary Health team. This is one of the largest NHS OH Teams in the country and it is based in the heart of Bristol.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the service supports a myriad of, large and small, commercial and public sector organisations locally and regionally, on the basis of a trusted Occupational Health Partner, so you will get to work on some varied and challenging cases.
Our focus on quality of service to customers and support of our staff is demonstrated by our accreditations in SEQOHS and ISO9001 accreditations.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration and experience
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this post is to assist in the delivery of clinical occupational health assessments of employees. These duties will be carried out under consultant supervision and in association with other members of our multi disciplinary team.
Applicants must have at least 4 years postgraduate training experience.
For further information please contact Dr Simon Williams, Consultant Occupational Physician on 0117 3423400
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed overview of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please look at attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed overview of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please look at attached job description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- o4 years postgraduate training experience
- o2 years experience of working in relevant specialties e.g. occupational health, medicine, surgery, psychiatry, general practice. (E)
- oPrevious Experience of Occupational Health (E)
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for appropriate clinical assessment of patients (E)
- oUnderstanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies (E)
- oUnderstanding of the principles of confidentiality (E)
- oPositive approach to evidence based practice (E)
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of issues within Occupational medicine (D)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to undertake a relevant clinical assessment and produce an independent report suitable for use by a non-clinical manager (E)
- oAbility to communicate effectively with patients, managers, HR professionals, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. (E)
- oGood knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. (E)
- oAbility to work under pressure (E)
- oAbility to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi professional basis with all levels of staff both within and outside the service (E)
Aptitudes
Essential
- oAbility to adapt to and respond to changing circumstances (E)
- oAwareness of personal limitations (E)
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oFull registration with the General Medical Council (E)
- oPost graduate qualification in occupational medicine or disability medicine (E)
- oPost graduate qualification in occupational medicine or disability medicine (E)
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- o4 years postgraduate training experience
- o2 years experience of working in relevant specialties e.g. occupational health, medicine, surgery, psychiatry, general practice. (E)
- oPrevious Experience of Occupational Health (E)
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for appropriate clinical assessment of patients (E)
- oUnderstanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies (E)
- oUnderstanding of the principles of confidentiality (E)
- oPositive approach to evidence based practice (E)
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of issues within Occupational medicine (D)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to undertake a relevant clinical assessment and produce an independent report suitable for use by a non-clinical manager (E)
- oAbility to communicate effectively with patients, managers, HR professionals, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. (E)
- oGood knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. (E)
- oAbility to work under pressure (E)
- oAbility to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi professional basis with all levels of staff both within and outside the service (E)
Aptitudes
Essential
- oAbility to adapt to and respond to changing circumstances (E)
- oAwareness of personal limitations (E)
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oFull registration with the General Medical Council (E)
- oPost graduate qualification in occupational medicine or disability medicine (E)
- oPost graduate qualification in occupational medicine or disability medicine (E)
Desirable
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Avon Partnership Occupational Health Service, Whitefriars
Lewins Mead
Bristol
BS1 2NT
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
