Occupational Health ClinicianNHS

Job summary

We are looking for an Occupational Health Clinician to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Colchester Occ Health, in Colchester, Essex.

This is a locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Pay rate:

Hourly rate - £28.28

Main duties of the job

Essential requirements/ Qualifications/ Experience:

A Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist with current registration with an appropriate governing and regulatory body (NMC or HCPC).

Current and in-depth clinical and management experience within Occupational Health.

Evidence of continuous professional development and the practical application of new skills to the workplace.

Current certificate of Hepatitis B, Rubella, measles, and Varicella immunity.

Current driving licence. This role is peripatetic and cannot be delivered using public transport.

Job description

Job Description:

The Occupational Health Clinician (OHC) will support the delivery of a peripatetic occupational health (OH) service within an area of responsibility, which requires travel between base location and assigned units

Support the delivery of a peripatetic Occupational Health (OH) service which requires travel between base location and assigned units. The majority clinical activity is delivered face to face in the SPs workplace / military environment or a clinic setting, therefore often requiring travel.

Manage own clinical caseload and proactively support the service person (SP) through their clinical pathway in accordance to best practice, current legislation and DPHC policy.

Support the development of relevant policy and procedures in relation to clinical delivery aligned to National standards and guidelines.

Participate in clinical supervision provided by clinical lead and engage in PADR development alongside the NCCPM and Band 7.

Provide clinical advice and training on the clinical value of OH to other members of the multidisciplinary team, and external agencies / organisations as requested.

Provide specialist, person-centred care which considers safety, privacy and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge.

Deliver care for the Defence service population, liaising with the chain of command (CoC), single services (sS) and other specialist Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) pillars.

May be required to work outside of standard working hours and support other DPHC sites where there is a business need for them to do so. This will be within a reasonable travelling distance defined in MoD policy.

Will need to be enthusiastic and committed to service delivery and improvement, can cope well under pressure, be flexible and assertive and can communicate at all levels. They will need to function as a member of the MDT, whilst working at a highly autonomous level.

Demonstrates effective decision-making skills along with the capacity to plan, organise and designate priorities in the wider arena.

Will be obligated under law to safeguard the confidentiality of Personal / Medical information that they may have access to during their duties, which must not be communicated to other persons except per current legislation. Any breach of confidentiality could result in Disciplinary Action being invoked and provide grounds for a complaint against you and possible dismissal.

May need to perform additional duties within the scope of their professional practice to facilitate the smooth running of the service

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model

A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability

Free uniforms provided (if required)

A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.

Free mandatory training

Weekly payments

Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor Work Visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.