Consultant Occupational Health Physician

at  Medway NHS Foundation Trust

The successful applicant will undertake and support colleagues, managers and the organisationin various areas of OH practice including: Management referrals Fitness for work medicals Post exposure advice and prophylaxis for high-risk blood exposure incidents Communicable disease management. Case conferences and case discussions Multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) Pre-placement health screening Capability assessments Early retirement on the grounds of ill health Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements Medical input into accident/incident investigation Policy development and review (at a local, regional and national level) Attendance at relevant meetings of groups and committees. Strategic The role of the Occupational Health Consultant will be diverse. In addition to providing a direct service to patients, the role will include a substantial element of strategic work including assisting with the formulation and development of policy and procedures.
In conjunction with the Head of Occupational Health, the Consultant will advise the Trust Board on Occupational Health practice and legislation to ensure compliance with statutory, mandatory requirements as well as best practice in relation to health and work. Ensure that the Trust follows, develops and maintains practise in line with legislation, guidance, policy and the required external and internal quality standards for occupational health Provide professional direction on occupational health and wellbeing issues to all Trust staff To work in close co-operation with other medical, professional and managerial colleagues, both within and outside the specialty, to provide high quality health care to employees and external clients in addition to making a contribution to future thinking about the Trusts strategic direction. To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trusts vision, strategic objectives and key work programmes Enhance and develop the Trust Occupational Health services Actively contribute to and influence the development of business plans, ensuring that the OH function is positive and influential in its contribution to strategic and operational business plan. Work in conjunction with the nursing lead to provide effective delivery and management of the service.
Promote the highest clinical standards in the management of Occupational Health Participate in the teaching and clinical supervision of the Occupational Health team Actively participate in both departmental and trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit. Participate in regular audit activities of clinical activity and effectiveness that aid improvement and extension to OH service. Operational Work as a clinical expert in occupational health advising on all aspects of occupational health and wellbeing in accordance with evidence based outcomes and best practice and in conjunction with OH Nurse Manager. Ensure confidential occupational health records, paper and electronic are maintained and safeguarded in full compliance with the legislation Undertake a clinical workload as appropriate to the department to include sickness absence and medical referrals, work health assessments, To ensure the occupational health service complies with the quality standards for NHS requirements, DH guidance, Public Health England (PHE) and accepted good practice Advise managers and staff on rehabilitation and re-settlement following sickness absence Articulate the Trust vision, mission and strategic goals with particular emphasis on Occupational Health (OH) Actively contribute to and influence the formulation of the Trusts occupational Health strategic and operational business plan.
Work in conjunction with the Occupational Health Manager to analyse the needs of the Occupational Health business and assist with the design and development of a structure and infrastructure to support excellence in service delivery. Actively contribute to and influence the formulation of strategic management of staff health, safety and welfare issues to enable the provision of a safer, healthier environment for staff patients and visitors Contribute to the design and development of OH services ensuring that OH services and products are benchmarked and continuously improved to enhance their value to partners Champion staff health and well being To provide input on the operational aspects of delivery of research and development projects in occupational health. Staff Management In conjunction with the Head of OH, provide strong clinical leadership and team building Meet regularly with all occupational health staff to discuss both clinical, and commercial developments within the service. To ensure that the culture of the occupational health department encourages each individual to take responsibility for their own continuous professional development, and to develop to their potential.
Contribute to the design and development of OH services ensuring that OH services and products are benchmarked and continuously improved to enhance their value to partners Champion staff health and well being Personal and Professional Accountability Ensure that all national professional requirements training, confidentiality, conduct and ethics are adhered to. Ensure adherence to all Trust policies and procedures Maintain professional knowledge and competence, by reading relevant publications, membership of professional organisations, research and development, and attending appropriate study days and courses. Ensure effective processes are in place to support managers on issues relating to the management of sickness absence, redeployment and rehabilitation to support the retention of staff. Contribute to increasing the effectiveness of customers by enhancing staff performance and morale through reducing risks at work, which lead to ill health, absence and accidents.
Ensure that all Occupational Health advice to managers and staff is in line with the professional standards. Contribute to the development and training strategy of the service so that the service can meet the capability needs of the strategic and business plans. Participate in the teaching and professional supervision of the Occupational Health team. Participate in professional continuing medical education of self and other medical staff within the service.
Ensure active participation in continuing medical education (CME) for self and others. The successful applicant will be delegated responsibility for parts of the service and will be expected to operate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate appropriate clinical leadership skills. The post holder will support the clinical leadership to the Occupational Health Team. They will be expected to take part in Clinical Governance activities, including clinical audit, SOP development and review, and clinical risk management.
There is also a requirement to maintain and develop quality improvement programmes, including those required for SEQOHS accreditation. The post-holder will participate in the NHS Annual Appraisal process, as required for Revalidation. The post holder is required to contribute to the teaching and training and education of staff employed within Workplace Health and Wellbeing as well as raising awareness to managers and staff of our organisation to occupational health issues

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