Job summary This post provides an opportunity to be part of a consultant led NHS occupational health team, delivering comprehensive occupational health services to NHS Trusts in Gloucestershire as well as a range of private, public and voluntary organisations. The role will be an integral part of providing specialist medical support to Working Well clients in managing the health and wellbeing of their workforce. This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part-time, 32 hours per week Main duties of the job The appointee will be required primarily to undertake face-to-face, virtual and telephone clinical assessments of workers with the subsequent provision of reports to management. Flexible working arrangements are available. There will also be opportunity to undertake workplace visits, engage in audit and undertake some support and teaching to occupational health nursing staff. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. About us We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust. Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that: 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question. 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region. 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%. This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys. Job description Job responsibilities Medical Responsibilities. To work within the guidelines set by the GMC and Faculty of Occupational Medicine regarding consent To undertake occupational health assessment of employees in response to management referrals, pre-placement assessments and health surveillance escalations. To prepare impartial reports for managers to an agreed format and in response to management referrals, considering current employment, health and safety legislation and the policies and procedures of the relevant employer using our secure Occupational Health system (OPAS-G2) To liaise with treating practitioners where appropriate and with consent. To advise managers and employees on health risks at work or any relevant health issue affecting their staff. To take part in case conferences if appropriate. To participate in a in-hours duty doctor rota supporting case escalations from the OHAs/OH nurses, advising on inoculation injuries and contact tracing Professional: To provide advice to managers and HR on the appropriate use of the occupational health service To provide advice on relevant infection control issues involving employees in liaison with the Infection Control Team. To take a proactive part in regular team meetings To visit work places, where appropriate, to conduct needs assessments of work processes and hazards and provide recommendations to employers. To identify trends in health or work practices in order to inform health and wellbeing strategies for Clients. To participate in a comprehensive audit programme To contribute to Policy development/research as agreed by the Occupational Health Consultant. Leadership: To support the Working Well management team in providing leadership, advice and guidance to the team with regards to changes in occupational health developments/ guidance/ practice. The Trustis required towork in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas Job description Job responsibilities Medical Responsibilities. To work within the guidelines set by the GMC and Faculty of Occupational Medicine regarding consent To undertake occupational health assessment of employees in response to management referrals, pre-placement assessments and health surveillance escalations. To prepare impartial reports for managers to an agreed format and in response to management referrals, considering current employment, health and safety legislation and the policies and procedures of the relevant employer using our secure Occupational Health system (OPAS-G2) To liaise with treating practitioners where appropriate and with consent. To advise managers and employees on health risks at work or any relevant health issue affecting their staff. To take part in case conferences if appropriate. To participate in a in-hours duty doctor rota supporting case escalations from the OHAs/OH nurses, advising on inoculation injuries and contact tracing Professional: To provide advice to managers and HR on the appropriate use of the occupational health service To provide advice on relevant infection control issues involving employees in liaison with the Infection Control Team. To take a proactive part in regular team meetings To visit work places, where appropriate, to conduct needs assessments of work processes and hazards and provide recommendations to employers. To identify trends in health or work practices in order to inform health and wellbeing strategies for Clients. To participate in a comprehensive audit programme To contribute to Policy development/research as agreed by the Occupational Health Consultant. Leadership: To support the Working Well management team in providing leadership, advice and guidance to the team with regards to changes in occupational health developments/ guidance/ practice. The Trustis required towork in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum Diploma Occupational Medicine Minimum 2 years working in Occupational Health Desirable AFOM/MFOM Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience of completing functional capacity assessments Knowledge of infectious disease with particular reference to healthcare workers Desirable Evidence of experience of HAVS, appointed doctors for work within Ionising Radiation Regulations, or Control of Lead at Work Regulations Skills Essential Proven skills in assessment and formulation of clinical opinion and problem solving. Ability to adapt communication using language appropriate to the situation. Proven ability to communicate well at all levels both verbally and in written form. Desirable Ability to be able to visit client premises in and around Gloucestershire Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum Diploma Occupational Medicine Minimum 2 years working in Occupational Health Desirable AFOM/MFOM Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience of completing functional capacity assessments Knowledge of infectious disease with particular reference to healthcare workers Desirable Evidence of experience of HAVS, appointed doctors for work within Ionising Radiation Regulations, or Control of Lead at Work Regulations Skills Essential Proven skills in assessment and formulation of clinical opinion and problem solving. Ability to adapt communication using language appropriate to the situation. Proven ability to communicate well at all levels both verbally and in written form. Desirable Ability to be able to visit client premises in and around Gloucestershire 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. 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 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. 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Rikenel Montpellier Gloucester GL1 1XR United Kingdom Employer's website