Consultant in Occupational Health in Winchester

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 per month. Contribute to efficient use of resources and support income generation through external service delivery.

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. We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability.

Job responsibilities:

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, responsive occupational health services that meet the needs of employees, managers and external clients.
• Provide specialist occupational medical advice to managers, staff, and external clients.
• Advise on: Fitness for work and employment suitability, Sickness absence management and rehabilitation, Pre-placement assessments, complex cases.
• Support the nursing team with clinical guidance regarding immunisation, transmission of infection and sharps or contamination injuries.
• Ill-health retirement (IHR), Workplace hazards and risk reduction, Health surveillance programmes, Relevant legislation, national guidance, and OH best practice.
• Ensure advice is evidence-based and aligned with national standards and guidance.
• Deliver consultant-led clinics (on-site and outreach as required).
• Provide case management for complex referrals.
• Undertake workplace assessments and case conferences as required.

Partnership Working & Specialist Input:

• Work closely with Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) and Health & Safety teams to provide specialist advice on complex cases.
• Contribute to prescribing requirements relevant to OH service delivery.
• Liaise effectively with: GPs and treating clinicians, Microbiology and IPC teams, HSE and other relevant agencies, Internal stakeholders including HR, unions, and senior leadership.

Service Development & External Engagement:

• Actively contribute to development of external OH services, including NHS and private sector contracts.
• Support: Service marketing and business development, Client relationships and contract development, Income generation streams for the service.
• Work collaboratively with: Regional partners (e.g. HIOW system partners, UKHSA, SE OH network), External stakeholders and employers.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with staff, managers, senior leaders, external stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Actively participate in: Regional OH networks, Community of practice groups (HIOW, South East OH networks).
• Represent the service in meetings and professional forums as required.

Training and Research Responsibilities:

• Contribute to teaching, training, and mentorship of OH staff.
• Support development of an evidence-based, learning-focused culture.
• Participate in CPD and encourage professional development across the team.
• Adhere to Trust appraisal, job planning processes and GMC revalidation requirements.

Policy, Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement:

• Ensure work aligns with Trust policies, national guidance, SEQOHS standards and accreditation requirements.
• Hold responsibility for updating the clinical policies relevant to Occupational Health in collaboration with Head of Health4Work.
• Ensure that the Trust and other clients are updated if national policies/guidance changes.
• Support and actively promote the Trust Wellbeing strategy.
• Share responsibility for clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement with the Head of H4W.
• Lead and contribute to: Clinical audit programmes, Service evaluation and continuous improvement, Implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Support compliance with SEQOHS, MOHAWK, and other accreditation standards.

Person Specification:

• Professional Qualifications Essential: Medical degree MBChB or equivalent. Specialist Qualification MFOM or FFOM. Full GMC registration with a licence to practice. Entry onto GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
• Desirable: Additional certifications such as: Ionising Regulations, Control of Asbestos at Work and Control of Lead at Work Regulations. Wide breadth of experience within and outside of the specialty.

• Clinical Experience and Knowledge Essential: Broad OH experience and knowledge of Occupational Medicine. Experienced in dealing with complex case management. Experience of management and administration. Good written and verbal communication skills in English. Evidence of previous participation in audit and clinical governance. Understanding of risk management. Evidence of ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including clients, colleagues, Trust executive team and unions. Group presentation skills. Knowledge and application of current evidence-based practice. Knowledge of ethics applicable to general medicine and Occupational Medical practice. Appropriate level of clinical knowledge.
• Desirable: NHS and private sector experience, service development. Experience in clinically leading the multidisciplinary management of an Occupational Health service. Relevant research articles in peer review journals.

• Research and Teaching Skills Essential: Ability and willingness to teach effectively.
• Other Specific Requirements Essential: Ability to contribute towards motivating and mentoring development for both medical and non-medical staff within the specialty. Demonstrate leadership and role model excellence within the Trust values.

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.