Job summary
Working Well Occupational Health Service is a member of the professional Health @ Work Network of NHS Occupational Health Services in England. The service is hosted by Gloucestershire Health and Care Services NHS Foundation Trust and provides occupational health services to the NHS health community within Gloucestershire. In addition, the service has a sizeable external portfolio of non-NHS, private and public clients. Services are provided to approximately 20,000 employees in total.
This role will be an integral part of providing specialist medical support to Working Well Occupational Health clients in supporting the health and wellbeing of their workforce.
Main duties of the job
To provide expert occupational health advice and guidance to line managers and Working Well clinical staff following referral on complex issues related to both mental and physical health.
About us
Working Well is a SEQOHS accredited, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team of occupational health professionals who are devoted to supporting individuals to be well at work. Our diverse client profile supports a varied and interesting work environment and this, together with good job planning, continued emphasis on quality, audit and learning as well as a regular focus on our own health and wellbeing, provides what we think is a 'Great Place to Work'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be required primarily to undertake face-to-face, virtual and telephone clinical assessments of workers (risk assessment permitting) with the subsequent provision of reports to management. There will also be a requirement to undertake work place visits, engage in audit and undertake some support and teaching to occupational health nursing staff.
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 and self-referrals.
- To prepare impartial reports for managers to an agreed format and in response to management referrals, taking into account current employment, health and safety legislation and the policies and procedures of the relevant employer.
- 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be required primarily to undertake face-to-face, virtual and telephone clinical assessments of workers (risk assessment permitting) with the subsequent provision of reports to management. There will also be a requirement to undertake work place visits, engage in audit and undertake some support and teaching to occupational health nursing staff.
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 and self-referrals.
- To prepare impartial reports for managers to an agreed format and in response to management referrals, taking into account current employment, health and safety legislation and the policies and procedures of the relevant employer.
- 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Diploma in Occupational Medicine
- Full registration with General Medical Council
Desirable
- MSc in Occupational Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Experience of post-graduate training in occupational health
- Experience of post-graduate work in occupational health
Desirable
- Experience of working in occupational health in the NHS
- Experience of working in the private/public sector in Occupational Health
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of completing functional capacity assessments
- Knowledge of occupational health infectious disease
Desirable
- Evidence of experience of HAVS, work within Ionising Radiation Regulations, or Control of Lead at Work Regulations
- Experience of teaching
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate well with a diverse client base, at all levels both verbally and in written form
- Proven skills in assessment and formulation of clinical opinion and problem solving.
- Good Interpersonal skills for effective membership of the multidisciplinary team
- Capacity to prioritise workload and cope with pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Diploma in Occupational Medicine
- Full registration with General Medical Council
Desirable
- MSc in Occupational Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Experience of post-graduate training in occupational health
- Experience of post-graduate work in occupational health
Desirable
- Experience of working in occupational health in the NHS
- Experience of working in the private/public sector in Occupational Health
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of completing functional capacity assessments
- Knowledge of occupational health infectious disease
Desirable
- Evidence of experience of HAVS, work within Ionising Radiation Regulations, or Control of Lead at Work Regulations
- Experience of teaching
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate well with a diverse client base, at all levels both verbally and in written form
- Proven skills in assessment and formulation of clinical opinion and problem solving.
- Good Interpersonal skills for effective membership of the multidisciplinary team
- Capacity to prioritise workload and cope with pressure
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).
