Consultant Occupational Health Physician
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and committed Doctor to join Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's friendly and enthusiastic Occupational Health team. The Occupational Health service is well regarded within the region and continues to develop a high standard service and is currently undertaking SEQOHS accreditation in 2025.
The post is for 4 PAs per week, primarily based at King's Mill Hospital but also includes a satellite clinic at Newark Hospital when required. The successful applicant will contribute to the provision of Occupational Health services to the Trust and also other NHS and non-NHS income generation clients. The successful applicant will support both day-to-day services and will play a key role in the strategic development of the People Health agenda at Sherwood Forest Hospitals.
The Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service is Nurse Led, offering a broad range of expertise. The team includes Occupational Health Staff, Occupational Physiotherapy, Health and Wellbeing, and Staff Clinical Psychology, working collaboratively with support from an experienced administration team.
The Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team provide a highly regarded service, supporting both Sherwood Forest Hospitals and the wider NHS providers in our area. The service always aims to work collaboratively with other partners and frequently works with the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICS to deliver the best service possible.
Main duties of the job
* To work within the Occupational Health Department primarily at King's Mill Hospital but also at Newark Hospital satellite clinic as and when required.
* Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of clients.
* Responsibility for the day-to-day management of clients attending the Occupational Health Department in conjunction with colleagues.
* To be the Infection Prevention and Control lead for the Occupational Health service, including representing the service at the Infection Prevention and Control Committee when required.
* To ensure individual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Mandatory Training requirements are met.
About us
The Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service is a close-knit and welcoming team who are forward-thinking and progressive in their ambitions for the People Health agenda at Sherwood Forest Hospitals.
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Through the Mid Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership, we work closely with health and social care partners, sharing responsibility for managing resources, meeting NHS standards, and improving the health of our communities.
Improving lives and enhancing care experiences are at the core of what we do, driving the positive changes we aim to achieve. A culture of listening is essential to delivering safe, high-quality care and our Trust's CARE values reflect this commitment. Developed in collaboration with our staff, patients, service users and volunteers, these values are the foundation of our culture and guide us on our path to consistently delivering outstanding care.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
* Specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in Occupational Medicine or be eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
* Fellow of Faculty of Occupational Medicine
Experience
* Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
* Previous experience of NHS occupational health including assessment of applications for NHS pensions entitlements
* Assessment of complex work-related health cases
* Experience of policy development
* Experience of undertaking Ionising Radiation Medicals
Audit & Clinical Governance
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit
* Evidence of participation in clinical governance
Teaching
* Evidence of teaching experience with a wide range of Occupational Health colleagues
Communication
* Able to provide clear advice to clients and their managers regarding the effective management of workplace health, at both a policy and specific case level
* Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with clients, their managers and other health professionals
* Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting the extended role of the nurse
* Able to adapt style and approach in light of the differing requirements of client organisations
* Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing
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