Specialty Doctor Occupational Health
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £52,530.00 to £82,400.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £52530.00 - £82400.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Denmark Hill, SE5 8AD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9213-24-0347 |
Summary
Together with the other members of the Occupational Health team, to provide Occupational Health services for the Trust. This includes all aspects of Occupational Health clinical work and relevant clinical governance duties to maintain proper functioning of the department. To assess Trust staff and advise staff and management on fitness to work, in keeping with best clinical practise and employment / disability law. To advise Trust staff and management on the application of the Equality Act 2010, including providing advice on workplace support, restrictions or adjustments to enable staff with health conditions to work safely. To advise on the application of retirement from work on grounds of ill-health, where appropriate. To share clinical responsibility with the other Occupational Health MDT members during working hours. To hold responsible for carrying out teaching, training and accreditation duties as required and contribute to department Audit and Clinical Governance initiatives. To take responsibility for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Divisional management team. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s). Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.