Occupational Health Consultant in Lancaster

Main area occupational health Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 6 sessions per week (6 PA per week) Job ref 331-L0510726

Site Royal Lancaster Infirmary Town Lancaster Salary £113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/07/2026 23:59

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Consultant to join the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team on a permanent basis. The role reports to the Head of Occupational Health & Wellbeing and is accountable to the Chief Medical Officer. The Occupational Health & Wellbeing Centre delivers accredited SEQOHS services to improve staff health, reduce stress, and promote wellbeing for Trust employees and external clients. Candidates must have Membership/Fellowship of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, a CCST/CCT/EEA equivalent in Occupational Medicine, or be eligible for GMC Specialist Register admission within six months of interview. Part of the People and Culture Division, the Occupational Health Department provides comprehensive services to Trust staff and external organisations, generating income for the department. The department has experience training Specialty Trainees and plans to offer further training opportunities. The post will be primarily based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, with flexibility to work across other Occupational Health units within the Trust as required. Occupational Health and Wellbeing contributes directly to staff wellbeing, safe working practices, and the overall resilience of the Trust.

Responsibilities

• To work as part of the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team to provide a high‑quality Occupational Health service to all staff of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, as well as external customers and service users, in accordance with agreed Trust policies and procedures.
• To deliver, in conjunction with the multi‑disciplinary team, a full Occupational Health and Wellbeing nursing service in line with agreed standard operating procedures and protocols, supporting the maintenance of Safe Effective Quality Occupational Health Service (SEQOHS) standards and upholding Trust values at all times.
• To actively support the NHS People Plan and People Promise, contributing to a safe, healthy, and inclusive working environment that promotes staff wellbeing, engagement, and retention.
• To support the Head of Department in delivering a high standard of service user care and continuous service improvement.

The Occupational Health Consultant provides expert clinical leadership and specialist advice, manages complex occupational health cases, supports organisational risk and wellbeing strategies, and ensures delivery of a high-quality, compliant, and continuously improving occupational health service aligned to SEQOHS, GMC, and NHS standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct complex occupational health assessments (fitness for work, ill‑health retirement, long‑term sickness absence)
• Provide specialist medical opinions on work capability, restrictions, and adjustments
• Manage referrals involving physical, psychological, and occupational disease conditions
• Support case conferences and multidisciplinary reviews

Clinical Leadership & Case Management

• Provide specialist medical opinions on work capability, restrictions, and adjustments
• Manage referrals involving physical, psychological, and occupational disease conditions
• Support case conferences and multidisciplinary reviews

Expert Medical Advice

• Advise HR, senior management, and stakeholders on medical aspects of employment
• Interpret clinical information in the context of workplace demands
• Provide guidance relating to the Equality Act 2010 (disability assessments)
• Health and Safety at Work Act
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
• Support complex decision‑making involving risk, legal considerations, and employee wellbeing
• Contribute to development of occupational health and wellbeing strategies
• Lead on clinical governance, quality standards, and service improvement
• Develop and review OH policies and procedures
• Provide input to organisational health risk management

Health Surveillance & Risk Management

• Advise on occupational hazards and workplace risks
• Contribute to risk assessments and control measures
• Provide expert input into complex mental health cases
• Support workplace stress risk assessments and mental health strategies
• Advise on rehabilitation and return‑to‑work planning

Education & Training

• Deliver training to managers and HR on occupational health topics
• Provide supervision and mentorship to OH nurses and junior clinicians
• Support continuing professional development within the OH team

Person specification

Qualifications

• 4 YEARS POST GRADUATE EXPERIENCE WITHIN OH
• MFOM
• FFOM
• EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITHIN THE NHS
• EXPERIENCE ACROSS MULIT SECTORS

CLINICAL EXPERTISE AND DECISION MAKING

• EXPERIENCE IN MANAGING COMPLEX OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CASES
• CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF ILL HEALTH RETIRMENT PROCESSES.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP

• demonstrate their understanding of the legal framework governing occupational health (e.g. Health and Safety legislation, Equality Act)
• experience in ensuring compliance with SEQOHS standards
• experience in leading clinical governance within an OH service

Additional Information

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early if sufficient applications have been received.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.