Occupational Health Consultant

The post holder will be an (MFOM) qualified Occupational Health specialist, who will be instrumental in promoting the success of the Occupational Health Service ensuring that clients receive a quality service based on the principles of clinical governance. The primary outcome will be that 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 knowledge and expertise in Occupational Health as a clinician, educator, advisor and advocate. To empower staff within the field and act as a change agent and role model, to ensure good working relationships. The underlying aim and value of this role is to provide integrated patient centred care of a high quality that promotes the optimum level of health and wellbeing for employees.

The postholder will be expected to work 2 days a month on site at Harrogate Hospital.

• To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trust’s vision, strategic objectives and key work programmes.
• Provide clinical leadership to the team
• Enhance and develop the Trust Occupational Health services
• Actively participate in the development of business plans, ensuring that the OH function is positive and influential in its contribution to strategic and operational business plan.
• Promote the highest clinical standards in the management of Occupational Health work in conjunction with the nursing lead to provide effective delivery and management of the service.
• 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.
• Ensure active participation in continuing medical education (CME) for self and others.
• Participate in regular audit activities of clinical activity and effectiveness that aid improvement and extension to OH service.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Janette Barnes

Job title:

Head of Occupational Health & Wellbeing Email address:  Telephone number: