Force Medical Advisor, £99,425-£155,325, Norfolk/Suffolk - Hybrid (rota)

Norfolk & Suffolk Constabularies; Wymondham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Norfolk Constabulary and Suffolk Constabulary are seeking a suitably qualified Registered Medical Practitioner (MFOM) to work as their Force Medical Advisor. This critical role, working across two police forces, will provide expert Occupational Health advice and guidance to the constabularies as well as supporting the wellbeing of police officers, police staff, members of the Special Constabulary and Police Support Volunteers.

The vacancy is for a full time permanent role of 37 hours per working week. The postholder will be considered a hybrid worker, with work to be completed across the Operations and Communications Centre, Wymondham (Norfolk), Capel St. Mary Police Station and Police Headquarters, Martlesham (Suffolk) and home.

Main activities of the role

• Provide advice and reports on fitness for work, reasonable adjustments, rehabilitation and placement of Officers and Staff who have short or long term illness or injury, in particular in relation to complex or onward referral cases. Adhere to statutory, best practice and safety requirements
• Assist management, officers and staff in the evaluation of limited duties/permanent disability, arranging appropriate specialist referrals when required to improve wellbeing and maximise potential of the workforce.
• Examine and report on the medical suitability and fitness of potential police officers, support staff and special constables, including the carrying out of routine medical examinations.
• Provide professional and clinical support/development to the team of specialist clinical practitioners in line with strategic objectives and emerging trends/service requirements.
• Act as lead physician in developing and maintaining local clinical protocols and procedures in relation to all Occupational Health functions/services that drive best practice and meet clinical governance/SEQOHS standards (where applicable).
• Advise management in the analysis and control of sickness / absence and employee on preventative measures and improving sickness absence.
• Act as Data Controller in relation to Medical Records, in order to ensure compliance with data protection regulations within the Workplace Health Unit. Undertaking appropriate research and literature reviews.
• Advise and participate in the identification, evaluation and development of new business opportunities for the Health Services

Essential Criteria

1. Registered Medical Practitioner with substantial experience of occupational health
2. Completed speciality training (or accepted equivalent) and holds a minimum of Membership status with the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (MFOM)
3. Evidence of a complete annual appraisal relevant to practice in occupational medicine with evidence of maintaining these competencies through continuing professional development (CPD)
4. Proficient in using computerised medical records, adept at electronic note-taking, and capable of independently generating correspondence
5. Experience in developing policy/process
6. Experience of local authority and/or police pension regulations
7. Ability to travel throughout Norfolk and Suffolk to fulfil the requirements of the role

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience of working in a Police occupational health environment
2. Experience of TRiM

To apply, please complete and submit an application at our website online. Please also provide any information that you believe will be relevant to your application, including why you are suited to this role and the qualities you would bring