Occupational Health Deputy Clinical Lead - HC622805

Shared Services Partnership; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An occupational health service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to oversee operations and manage clinical governance. The ideal candidate will have significant occupational health experience, strong leadership skills, and a registered nurse qualification. This role supports the health management of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary's workforce and promotes a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Access to Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport

Gym facilities at various buildings

Retail and hospitality benefits via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical governance and occupational health.
• Ability to lead occupational health teams effectively.
• Strong communication skills to articulate ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and clinical management.
• Support Clinical Lead and advise on clinical governance.
• Manage complex and high-risk occupational health cases.

Skills

Clinical governance

Occupational health experience

Leadership skills

Adaptability to new tools

Resilience

Education

Occupational Health degree

Active Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner Part 3 Status

Registered general nurse with Nursing & Midwifery Council

Job description

Please note: You will be required (with notice) to visit various locations within Hampshire & Isle of Wight, to facilitate clinics and appointments, so you will need to have the ability to travel when necessary. In this role, you will provide objective occupational health advice to individuals and managers, in order to support Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary in effectively managing the health of its workforce. This will support the retention of skills and experience in the force, keeping people engaged at work and/or promote their return to work. Your role and responsibilities on any day may include (but will not be limited to):

• Operational and Clinical Management: Overseeing the day-to-day operations and clinical management of the service, ensuring compliance with KPIs, legal and best practice requirements, professional standards, quality, and customer service.
• Leadership and Support: Assisting the Clinical Lead in supporting the Specialist Occupational Health Advisers, the Mental Health Nurse, and Screening Technicians, aiding their professional development as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and acting as a role model for best practices in Occupational Health.
• Clinical Governance: Supporting the Clinical Lead in ensuring excellent clinical governance for meeting internal and external legal requirements set by the relevant professional bodies, e.g. General Medical Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council etc., and supporting the early identification of risks and concerns that lead to individual, team and wider organisational learning.
• Referral and Case Management: Using your clinical judgement to prioritise and allocate referrals and cases, effectively managing workloads, resources, and the varied skills mix. Managing complex and high-risk cases, including those involving high risk/safety critical roles, in collaboration with HR and managers to reduce absence costs and protect against litigation, while regularly liaising with the HR case work team on case progression.
• Occupational Health Specialist Expert Advice: Acting as an expert Occupational Health Adviser, providing clinical support and expertise to the OH team, and leading on higher-risk, complex occupational health cases.
• Medical Records Management & Confidentiality: Ensuring occupational health records are completed and managed according to professional and departmental guidelines and policies, standards, and Data Protection requirements. Providing a confidential service that complies with medical confidentiality and professional practice codes.
• Access to Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport (providing a range of family and sporting activities)
• Gym facilities at a number of our buildings
• Access to retail and hospitality benefits via the Blue Light Card (Welcome to Blue Light Card)

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis. The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: [e-mail] The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.

• Do you have significant clinical, clinical governance and occupational health experience and have you previously managed clinical and/or occupational health teams?
• Can you lead with humility, listen and understand key ideas, and articulate your own ideas clearly and effectively?
• Will you be able to swiftly adapt to new Clinical tools and technology (CORITY) and our own Departmental safety critical policies and procedures, which are aligned with the College of Policing standards and guidance?
• Are you able to consistently achieve, and exceed, performance targets and standards?
• Are you resilient, self-motivated and do you consistency strive for excellence?
• Are you a registered general nurse and hold a current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council? Do you have Active Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner Part 3 Status and do you have an Occupational Health degree?