Job overview
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.
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.
* Minimum 2 years working in Occupational Health
* AFOM/MFOM
Knowledge
* Knowledge and experience of completing functional capacity assessments
* Knowledge of infectious disease with particular reference to healthcare workers
* Evidence of experience of HAVS, appointed doctors for work within Ionising Radiation Regulations, or Control of Lead at Work Regulations
Skills
* 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.
* Ability to be able to visit client premises in and around Gloucestershire
Benefits
When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:
* Free car parking at many of our sites
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
* A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
* Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities
* Recognition and long service awards
* Fast Track physiotherapy
* Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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