Job summary
Here at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) Regional Occupational
Health Team (ROHT) we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to
provide excellent care to our hardworking personnel.
Are you looking for an exciting role, working alongside the
military, which offers numerous benefits and opportunities? Do you possess
sound decision-making skills, work well under pressure and are able to
communicate effectively? If the answer is yes, then we are looking to appoint a
flexible and enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Health Clinician who will be
working within the Regional Occupational Health Team (ROHT) at Merville
Barracks, Colchester. There may be a requirement to support other DPHC sites
where there is a business need, however this will be within a reasonable
travelling distance as defined in MoD policy.
The vacant post is a part-time position working 30 hours per
week. Please note the salary will be pro-rata for the part time hours
undertaken.
Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we would love
to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be supporting the delivery
of a peripatetic occupational health service within an area of responsibility.
The post holder will provide specialist, person-centred care which considers
safety, privacy and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge.
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
Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
Deliver care for the Defence service population,
liaising with the Chain of Command (CoC), single services (sS) and other
specialist Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) pillars.
Support the delivery of a peripatetic
Occupational Health (OH) service which requires travel between base location
and assigned units. The majority clinical activity is delivered face to face in
the Service Person (SP)s workplace / military environment or a clinic setting,
therefore often requiring travel.
Manage own clinical caseload and proactively
support the Service Person (SP) through their clinical pathway in accordance to
best practice, current legislation and Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC)
policy.
Support the development of relevant policy and
procedures in relation to clinical delivery aligned to National standards and
guidelines.
Provide clinical advice and training on the
clinical value of Occupational Health (OH) to other members of the
multidisciplinary team, and external agencies / organisations as requested.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification
document for a full list of responsibilities.
Benefits
- Access to the NHS pension scheme
- A diverse and inclusive working environment
- Car parking
- Disability Access
- Access to gym
- Shop and Canteen
Things you should know
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the
vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. There
will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required
skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in your CV and
that you have saved it.
The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. At
interview, you will be tested against the following Technical Skills:
- NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
- NHS Core NHSC2 Personal and People Development
- NHS Core NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security
- NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
- NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
- NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity
- NHS Health and Wellbeing HWB6 Assessment and Treatment
Planning
- NHS Health and Wellbeing HWB7 Interventions and Treatment
- NHS Information and Knowledge NHS IK3 Knowledge and
Information Resources
To be considered for this role, qualifications and
memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your
application.
All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the
Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise
advised) effective from the employment start date. Successful candidates must
meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of
security needed is security check.
Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time
hours are undertaken.
If found successful for this position, you will be required
to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide
evidence of your immunity may result in the offer of employment being
withdrawn.
Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the
successful candidate.
There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our
uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our
patients when based at home.
We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply. Please
see the attached further information document for full details.
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. This role does not meet that
category and we will not sponsor a visa. It 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. If you need to
advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the
recruitment process, please contactdbscivpers[1]sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
Deliver care for the Defence service population,
liaising with the Chain of Command (CoC), single services (sS) and other
specialist Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) pillars.
Support the delivery of a peripatetic
Occupational Health (OH) service which requires travel between base location
and assigned units. The majority clinical activity is delivered face to face in
the Service Person (SP)s workplace / military environment or a clinic setting,
therefore often requiring travel.
Manage own clinical caseload and proactively
support the Service Person (SP) through their clinical pathway in accordance to
best practice, current legislation and Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC)
policy.
Support the development of relevant policy and
procedures in relation to clinical delivery aligned to National standards and
guidelines.
Provide clinical advice and training on the
clinical value of Occupational Health (OH) to other members of the
multidisciplinary team, and external agencies / organisations as requested.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification
document for a full list of responsibilities.
Benefits
- Access to the NHS pension scheme
- A diverse and inclusive working environment
- Car parking
- Disability Access
- Access to gym
- Shop and Canteen
Things you should know
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the
vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. There
will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required
skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in your CV and
that you have saved it.
The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. At
interview, you will be tested against the following Technical Skills:
- NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
- NHS Core NHSC2 Personal and People Development
- NHS Core NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security
- NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
- NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
- NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity
- NHS Health and Wellbeing HWB6 Assessment and Treatment
Planning
- NHS Health and Wellbeing HWB7 Interventions and Treatment
- NHS Information and Knowledge NHS IK3 Knowledge and
Information Resources
To be considered for this role, qualifications and
memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your
application.
All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the
Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise
advised) effective from the employment start date. Successful candidates must
meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of
security needed is security check.
Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time
hours are undertaken.
If found successful for this position, you will be required
to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide
evidence of your immunity may result in the offer of employment being
withdrawn.
Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the
successful candidate.
There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our
uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our
patients when based at home.
We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply. Please
see the attached further information document for full details.
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. This role does not meet that
category and we will not sponsor a visa. It 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. If you need to
advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the
recruitment process, please contactdbscivpers[1]sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent training as recognised by professional body (NMC/HCPC etc) in relevant area plus additional specialist qualification.
Registrations and Memberships
Essential
- An Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse with current registration with an appropriate governing and regulatory body (e.g. Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) or National Midwifery Council (NMC).
Immunisation Status
Essential
- Current certificate of Hepatitis B, Rubella, measles, and Varicella immunity.
Other Criteria
Essential
- A full and valid (United Kingdom (UK) / European Union (EU) driving licence)) as you will be asked to support other DPHC sites. The role is peripatetic and cannot be delivered using public transport.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent training as recognised by professional body (NMC/HCPC etc) in relevant area plus additional specialist qualification.
Registrations and Memberships
Essential
- An Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse with current registration with an appropriate governing and regulatory body (e.g. Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) or National Midwifery Council (NMC).
Immunisation Status
Essential
- Current certificate of Hepatitis B, Rubella, measles, and Varicella immunity.
Other Criteria
Essential
- A full and valid (United Kingdom (UK) / European Union (EU) driving licence)) as you will be asked to support other DPHC sites. The role is peripatetic and cannot be delivered using public transport.
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).
