Job summary
Locum Consultant post in Occupational Health & Wellbeing
Do you want to be a part of our Occupational Health & Wellbeing service? The only NHS OH service in Wales at present to be accredited as a Safe Effective, Quality Occupational Health Service (SEQOHS) by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine
With a dynamic new management team we are looking for a forward thinking Locum Consultant Occupational Physician to join our team to enable the delivery of a first class Occupational Health Service to support the Health Board and its service needs. The post is advertised as one day per week to enable an existing AFOM to progress to Accredited specialist.
There are three main hospitals (Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan and Wrexham Maelor Hospital) each with their own Occupational Health Unit, along with a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, mental health units and community team bases. The Health Board also coordinates the work of 109 GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists in North Wales
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a fully integrated range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services across North Wales.
Main duties of the job
o There are good working relationships with the other Occupational Health Consultants within Health Boards in Wales and peer meetings to support each other professionally. There are a number of all Wales meetings / forums to support the strategy delivery throughout Wales.o The service contributes to continuous improvement through the Health Board's Living Healthier, Staying Well and the Workforce and Organisational Development Strategy.o The service has played a leading part in the attainment of the Welsh Corporate Health Standard - platinum level award having previously attained gold on a number of occasions.o Supporting the education, development and growth of our people is an ongoing part of our team philosophy
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
- MFOM, FFOM or equivalent. Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent International qualification)
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g MD: PhD;MSc
- On the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Occupational Medicine which will meet NHS and external contacts requirements
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent).
- Knowledge and participation in CPD.
- Able to apply knowledge
- Sgiliau cyfathrebu ysgrifenedig ac ar lafar effeithiol a diogel
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice".
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Wider experience, research and training in Occupational Medicine.
- Evidence of above average performance
- Experience of clinical guideline development.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management. Experience in incident reporting and serious event reviews
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence.
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication.
- Research degree
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates as part of occupational medicine deanery schemes.
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education. "Training the Trainers" experience.
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS.
- Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
- MFOM, FFOM or equivalent. Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent International qualification)
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g MD: PhD;MSc
- On the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Occupational Medicine which will meet NHS and external contacts requirements
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent).
- Knowledge and participation in CPD.
- Able to apply knowledge
- Sgiliau cyfathrebu ysgrifenedig ac ar lafar effeithiol a diogel
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice".
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Wider experience, research and training in Occupational Medicine.
- Evidence of above average performance
- Experience of clinical guideline development.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management. Experience in incident reporting and serious event reviews
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence.
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication.
- Research degree
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates as part of occupational medicine deanery schemes.
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education. "Training the Trainers" experience.
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS.
- Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
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).
