Location: North Wales, Colwyn Bay Alexandra House
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £58,500 - £64,500
As the Head of Medical Services, you will lead and oversee the strategic management of Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services. Reporting to the Head of People & Organisational Development, you will provide expert advice and direction on clinical governance and medical issues, working closely with the Medical Advisor.
Key Responsibilities:
* Chair and participate in local, regional, and national meetings, including the Clinical Governance Board.
* Provide clinical guidance, triage cases, and manage workload allocation within the department.
* Implement new case management systems and ensure compliance with departmental policies and clinical governance.
* Lead and manage the Medical Services teams, overseeing recruitment, retention, and compliance with regulatory standards.
* Liaise with senior managers in Health Boards.
* Manage budgets, contracts, and outsourced services within Medical Services.
* Drive the Welfare and Wellbeing Agenda, including critical incident debriefing and peer support initiatives.
Requirements:
* Registered General Nurse with a specialist qualification in Occupational Health, OHND, or equivalent.
* Extensive experience in Occupational Health or a similar environment, including managing health surveillance and promotion programs.
* Proven leadership experience, with the ability to effect change and manage performance.
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
* Ability to work autonomously, make evidence-based decisions, and manage competing priorities effectively.
* Willingness to travel within the force area.