Consultant Occupational Medicine

The post-holder will work with the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service (OHWBS) manager to jointly lead the service and support the multidisciplinary team. The core service hours are 8.30am - 16.30 Monday - Friday (there will be no on call requirements). The OHWBS is responsible for the health and wellbeing of Trust staff based at all three sites, New Cross, West Park and Cannock. In addition income generation is sought through contract work which currently includes Stafford and Cannock Council, Compton care and NHS England., The post holder will be instrumental in promoting the success of the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service ensuring that clients receive a quality service based on the principles of clinical governance. The primary outcome will be the highest standards of occupational health are achieved and the post holder will maximise the use of resources and exploit development opportunities to their fullest potential. In conjunction with the Specialist Occupational Health Nurses, the post holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in Occupational Health as a clinician, educator, advisor and advocate. A key facet of the role will be to empower staff within the field and act as a change agent and role model, to ensure good working relationships., The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly., Advise management with regard to the working environment in relation to specific health issues, the occurrence and significance of identified hazards, and the health aspects of safety including statutory requirements in relation to health.
Ensure development and review of policies and plans in conjunction with other Occupational Health (OH) staff for the further development of the service.
Be involved in research (where applicable), medical audit, the organisation's Clinical Governance processes, and in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Be required to complete annual updates in mandatory training
Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with the current quality initiatives within the area of work in particular to ensure working to SEQOHS standards.
Respect confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, and the General Data Protection Regulations 2018 when processing, accessing, or transferring data, and in line with the organisation's policies. Such information should not be released without the consent of the client or staff member concerned, unless required by law, or a court order.
Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit and play a lead role in promoting and introducing a safety and just culture to the Trust. Actively contribute to and influence the formulation of strategic management of staff health and wellbeing, safety and welfare issues to enable the provision of a safer, healthier environment for staff patients and visitors
Articulate the Trust vision, ambition and strategic priorities with particular emphasis on Occupational Health and Wellbeing (OHWB).
Champion staff health and well-being in line with Trust values so that staff recommend Wolverhampton as a place to work and a place to be treated.
Please refer to job description for further details., Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant's qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants' qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.
Sponsorship - Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. As of 1 January 2021, free movement ended and the UK introduced a points-based immigration system. Further information is available regarding two types of visa; Health Care Visa https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/your-job and Skilled worker visa https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.