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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Occupational Health Medicine to join a well-established Occupational Health service in Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will provide specialist occupational health advice and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of a high-quality, evidence-based service. The role focuses on promoting workforce health and wellbeing, supporting early intervention and prevention strategies, and contributing to the development of modern, proactive occupational health services. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping service delivery, improving staff wellbeing, and supporting organisational performance through effective occupational health practices.
Job Responsibility:
Provide specialist Occupational Health advice to staff, managers, and external organisations on complex clinical and workplace health matters
Undertake clinical assessments including fitness for work, sickness absence management, ill-health retirement, and workplace rehabilitation cases
Deliver a comprehensive occupational health service, including pre-employment screening, health surveillance, and wellbeing interventions
Provide expert advice on infection prevention, exposure management, and workplace vaccination programmes
Lead and support a multidisciplinary team working, providing clinical supervision and leadership to medical and allied health staff
Contribute to the development and modernisation of Occupational Health services, including service redesign and implementation of new care models
Collaborate with stakeholders, including HR, management, and health & safety teams, to support workplace risk assessments and staff wellbeing strategies
Develop and review clinical policies, procedures, and occupational health guidelines
Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, and accreditation processes (e.g., SEQOHS, ISO standards)
Contribute to teaching, training, and supervision of medical staff and multidisciplinary teams
Represent the Occupational Health service at organisational, regional, and professional forums
Provide leadership in service planning, performance management, and business development activities
Maintain high standards of documentation, patient safety, and professional practice in line with regulatory requirements
Requirements:
Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Occupational Health Medicine or within 6 months of CCT (or CESR / equivalent pathway)
Extensive experience in Occupational Health Medicine at consultant level or equivalent
Experience in managing complex occupational health cases, including fitness for work and workplace risk assessments
Experience in clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team working
Experience in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement
Minimum 1 year of NHS experience
Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead, manage, and develop multidisciplinary teams
Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and patient safety frameworks
Ability to develop and implement occupational health policies and services
Strong organisational and workload management skills
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred and workforce-centred care
Commitment to continuous professional development and revalidation
Ability to promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Nice to have:
Experience in service development, modernisation, or organisational change
Experience working with external stakeholders and multi-agency services