Consultant in Occupational Health: Sponsorship Available

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The post holder will provide high-quality Occupational Health (OH) medical services to Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) and its employees. The Consultant will work in partnership with the Head of Health4Work to shape and develop clinical services in line with organisational needs, national guidance, and best practice. The OH service has held SEQOHS accreditation since 2013.

A component of the role is to deliver occupational health services to external NHS organisations and private sector clients, contributing to the growth and sustainability of Health4Work services. This includes a proactive and commercially aware approach to service development and delivery.

Main duties of the job

To provide occupational medical advice to the management and staff of the Trust, other NHS organisations and contracted private customers as appropriate.

To hold overall clinical responsibility for the clinical activities and work of the Occupational Health Service whilst working in conjunction with the Head of Health4Work services.

Provide specialist occupational health advice including fitness for work, sickness absence, rehabilitation and IHR.

Deliver consultant-led clinics and manage complex cases.

Support service development, contracts and external work.

Contribute to audit, quality improvement and governance.

Work closely with teams within Infection Prevention & Control, Health & Safety, Employment Relations, unions and other stakeholders.

Ensure evidence-based practice is delivered and aligned with national guidance.

Participate in regional OH networks and partnerships.

7 PA’s, no on call requirements.

An onsite clinical presence at Basingstoke and Winchester for a minimum of 16 PA’s pe month.

Contribute to efficient use of resources and support income generation through external service delivery.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical degree MBChB or equivalent.
  • Specialist Qualification MFOM or FFOM.
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
  • Entry onto GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.

Desirable

  • Additional certifications such as: Ionising Regulations, Control of Asbestos at Work and Control of Lead at Work Regulations.
  • Wide breadth of experience within and outside of the specialty.

Clinical Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Broad OH experience and knowledge of Occupational Medicine.
  • Experienced in dealing with complex case management.
  • Experience of management and administration.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Evidence of previous participation in audit and clinical governance.
  • Understanding of risk management.
  • Evidence of ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including clients, colleagues, Trust executive team and unions.
  • Group presentation skills.
  • Knowledge and application of current evidence-based practice.
  • Knowledge of ethics applicable to general medicine and Occupational Medical practice.
  • Appropriate level of clinical knowledge.

Desirable

  • NHS and private sector experience, service development.
  • Experience in clinically leading the multidisciplinary management of an Occupational Health service. Relevant research articles in peer review journals.

Research and Teaching Skills

Essential

  • Ability and willingness to teach effectively.

Other Specific Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to contribute towards motivating and mentoring development for both medical and non-medical staff within the specialty.
  • Demonstrate leadership and role model excellence within the Trust values.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 3 September 2026

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