Job summary
Here at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), we are inclusive and dedicated, working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel.
We are looking for a friendly, well-organised and adaptable occupational health advisor to join our encouraging and welcoming team of dedicated military and civilian healthcare professionals working within Merville Barracks, Colchester.
This post is Fixed Term Appointment (FTA) ending 2nd April 2025. Please note this role is 37.5 hours per week, requests to work flexibly will be considered, taking into account business needs.
Could this be the role for you? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The Successful candidate will support Defence Primary Health Care (DPHC) in delivery of a safe and effective primary healthcare service within the firm base at the regional level to enhance and sustain the operational effectiveness.
We ask the successful post holder will be accountable for and with responsibility for providing a proactive, evidence-based health and well being service including case management, workplace assessment, the co-ordination of clinical aspects of sickness absence management and return to work programmes.
About us
Our success depends on our people, our Whole Force regular and reservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one, working together seamlessly to deliver for us.
Our civil servants are a central part of this Whole Force, developing strategy, making policy, supporting ministerial decision-making and Parliamentary processes. In fact, with over 2,000 different roles working across 650 sites around the world, now really is an excellent time to join one of the largest, most exciting departments in government.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining people from across the full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as the norm. We offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.
In return, you can expect a department that helps you learn and develop that recognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individual and part of a team.
If you've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before. Let's see where your future will take you, together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, and individualised OH management to the service population. Manage the triage and prioritisation process of cases referred to the OH service.
- The post holder will assess and manage clinical cases referred to ROHT. Assist the Regional Occupational Medicine Consultant (ROMC) in providing timely and appropriate OH advice to clinicians, managers, and wider Ministry Of Defence (MOD), including advice on Fitness for Work, either in the Firm Base or when deployed on Exercise and Operations, with appropriate reference to Joint and sS policies and current OH guidance and DPHC best practice guidelines.
- The post holder will be accountable for and with responsibility for providing a proactive, evidence based health and wellbeing service including case management, workplace assessment, the coordination of clinical aspects of sickness absence management and return to work programmes.
- To plan and manage complex OH care, undertake comprehensive assessment and management of OH care for the Defence service population, linking into the Chain of Command (CoC), single services (sS) and other specialist Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) pillars as appropriate.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further duties and responsibilities.
You are required to give a PowerPoint Presentation at interview on OH well notify you of the subject in advance.
It is essential for the successful applicant to have the following:
- Registered Nurse
- Degree, MSc or Diploma in Occupational Health or Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN (OH)) on part 3 of the NMC Register.
- Current registration and revalidation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Current and in-depth clinical experience with Occupational Health leadership role.
- Experience of managing and developing a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Proficient in relevant Information Technology (IT) systems, subject to appropriate training being provided.
- Safeguarding Level 3 Trained and in date.
- Evidence of continuous professional development and the practical application of new skills to the workplace.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and autonomously both within the DPHC and with partner organisations 10.
- Excellent liaison and negotiation skills.
- Current certificate of Hepatitis B, Rubella, Measles and Varicella immunity.
- Full current UK Category B driving licence..
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge and experience, in the CV section of the application form.
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
Requests to work flexibly will be considered, taking into account business needs.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
This is a Fixed-term Appointment as a Regional Occupational Health Advisor in the Defence Primary Health Care (DPHC). Your responsibilities will be as described in this job advert. The reason why you are appointed for a fixed period is due to Post of Military. This post will therefore begin on your appointment and end on 2nd April 2025. You should be aware that when your Fixed-term Appointment at MOD comes to an end, arrangements will be made in line with the FTA policy.
If you are a permanent MoD civil servant and are found successful for an advertised Fixed-term Appointment (FTA) you should move into the post under a Temporary Transfer (for up to a maximum of 3 years). At the end of the posting you will return to your previous MoD Business area. If this posting is at a higher grade, your promotion will be temporary, and you will return to your substantive grade at the end of the Temporary Transfer. If a Temporary Transfer cannot be agreed between all parties then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA and Change of Work Location in the UK policy for further information.
If you are transferring to MoD from another government department (OGD) you should join the MoD on an inward loan. At the end of the loan you will return to your home (OGD) department. If a loan cannot be agreed between all parties then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA policy for further information.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace and working from home as personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, and individualised OH management to the service population. Manage the triage and prioritisation process of cases referred to the OH service.
- The post holder will assess and manage clinical cases referred to ROHT. Assist the Regional Occupational Medicine Consultant (ROMC) in providing timely and appropriate OH advice to clinicians, managers, and wider Ministry Of Defence (MOD), including advice on Fitness for Work, either in the Firm Base or when deployed on Exercise and Operations, with appropriate reference to Joint and sS policies and current OH guidance and DPHC best practice guidelines.
- The post holder will be accountable for and with responsibility for providing a proactive, evidence based health and wellbeing service including case management, workplace assessment, the coordination of clinical aspects of sickness absence management and return to work programmes.
- To plan and manage complex OH care, undertake comprehensive assessment and management of OH care for the Defence service population, linking into the Chain of Command (CoC), single services (sS) and other specialist Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) pillars as appropriate.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further duties and responsibilities.
You are required to give a PowerPoint Presentation at interview on OH well notify you of the subject in advance.
It is essential for the successful applicant to have the following:
- Registered Nurse
- Degree, MSc or Diploma in Occupational Health or Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN (OH)) on part 3 of the NMC Register.
- Current registration and revalidation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Current and in-depth clinical experience with Occupational Health leadership role.
- Experience of managing and developing a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Proficient in relevant Information Technology (IT) systems, subject to appropriate training being provided.
- Safeguarding Level 3 Trained and in date.
- Evidence of continuous professional development and the practical application of new skills to the workplace.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and autonomously both within the DPHC and with partner organisations 10.
- Excellent liaison and negotiation skills.
- Current certificate of Hepatitis B, Rubella, Measles and Varicella immunity.
- Full current UK Category B driving licence..
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge and experience, in the CV section of the application form.
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
Requests to work flexibly will be considered, taking into account business needs.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
This is a Fixed-term Appointment as a Regional Occupational Health Advisor in the Defence Primary Health Care (DPHC). Your responsibilities will be as described in this job advert. The reason why you are appointed for a fixed period is due to Post of Military. This post will therefore begin on your appointment and end on 2nd April 2025. You should be aware that when your Fixed-term Appointment at MOD comes to an end, arrangements will be made in line with the FTA policy.
If you are a permanent MoD civil servant and are found successful for an advertised Fixed-term Appointment (FTA) you should move into the post under a Temporary Transfer (for up to a maximum of 3 years). At the end of the posting you will return to your previous MoD Business area. If this posting is at a higher grade, your promotion will be temporary, and you will return to your substantive grade at the end of the Temporary Transfer. If a Temporary Transfer cannot be agreed between all parties then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA and Change of Work Location in the UK policy for further information.
If you are transferring to MoD from another government department (OGD) you should join the MoD on an inward loan. At the end of the loan you will return to your home (OGD) department. If a loan cannot be agreed between all parties then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA policy for further information.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace and working from home as personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered Nurse, Degree, Master of Science (MSc) or Diploma in Occupational Health or Specialist Community public health nursing (Occupation Health).
- - SCPHN(OH) on Part 3 of the NMC register, with demonstrable experience working at Band 7 or above.
- - Current registration and revalidation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- - Safeguarding Level 3 Trained and in date.
- - Current certificate of Hepatitis B, Rubella, measles, and Varicella immunity.
- - Current Full UK driving licence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered Nurse, Degree, Master of Science (MSc) or Diploma in Occupational Health or Specialist Community public health nursing (Occupation Health).
- - SCPHN(OH) on Part 3 of the NMC register, with demonstrable experience working at Band 7 or above.
- - Current registration and revalidation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- - Safeguarding Level 3 Trained and in date.
- - Current certificate of Hepatitis B, Rubella, measles, and Varicella immunity.
- - Current Full UK driving licence.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
