Consultant in Occupational Health

Job description

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

Job overview

The post holder will provide high-quality Occupational Health (OH) medical services to Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) and its employees. The Consultant will work in partnership with the Head of Health4Work to shape and develop clinical services in line with organisational needs, national guidance, and best practice. The OH service has held SEQOHS accreditation since 2013.

A component of the role is to deliver occupational health services to external NHS organisations and private sector clients, contributing to the growth and sustainability of Health4Work services. This includes a proactive and commercially aware approach to service development and delivery.

Main duties of the job
• To provide occupational medical advice to the management and staff of the Trust, other NHS organisations and contracted private customers as appropriate.
• To hold overall clinical responsibility for the clinical activities and work of the Occupational Health Service whilst working in conjunction with the Head of Health4Work services.
• Provide specialist occupational health advice including fitness for work, sickness absence, rehabilitation and IHR.
• Deliver consultant-led clinics and manage complex cases.
• Support service development, contracts and external work.
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement and governance.
• Work closely with teams within Infection Prevention & Control, Health & Safety, Employment Relations, unions and other stakeholders.
• Ensure evidence-based practice is delivered and aligned with national guidance.
• Participate in regional OH networks and partnerships.
• 7 PA's, no on call requirements.
• An onsite clinical presence at Basingstoke and Winchester for a minimum of 16 PA's pe month.
• Contribute to efficient use of resources and support income generation through external service delivery.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Your Next Career Move Made Easier - Accommodation May Be Offered

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