Occupational Health Consultant

Overview

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust is seeking an Occupational Health 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 support 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. The department is part of the People and Culture Division and provides services to Trust staff and external organisations, with a history of training Specialty Trainees and plans for 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.

Describe main duties of the job

• 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.

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.

Describe main duties of the job

• 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 multidisciplinary 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.
• Key Responsibilities:
  Clinical Leadership & Case Management
  • Conduct complex occupational health assessments (fitness for work, ill-health retirement, long-term sickness absence)
  • Provide specialist medical opinions on work capability, restrictions, and…