Occupational Health Consultant

Main area occupational health Grade NHS Medical & Dental:
Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 6 sessions per week (6 PA per week) Job
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Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS 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.

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.

• 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.

We operate from three main hospitals:
Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery.

In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our Community Service for adults are provided in people  homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

• 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…