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Clinical leadership and management of staff

·     Create a professional, safe and positive environment for all those who work within or who receive a service from Working Well

·  Lead and manage clinical staff, including recruitment, appraisals,  development and performance in order to achieve excellence through agreed standards of clinical and organisational activity and in line with professional codes of conduct and job planning.

·     Represent the Trust on external forums and whenever possible taking advantage of showcasing Working Well for best practice e.g. South West Association OH Physician network, Health at Work Network 

·  Work with the Service Director to  ensure appropriate levels of resourcing are in place at all times in order to provide services in line with  quality standards, Service Level Agreements and key performance indicators.

·     Work alongside and attend relevant meetings/be a member of appropriate Committees in connection with  Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Human Resources issues and provide specialist occupational health advice as required aimed at reducing risks and complying with legislative requirements

·        Responsible for the clinical team budget, which includes the procurement of appropriate medical equipment (for services such as health surveillance), clinical supplies such as vaccines, and authorising timesheets and expenses

·        Working with the Service Director to ensure that Working Well has a positive image with internal and external stakeholders, focusing services on value added activities and providing clear evidence of return of investment.  This may involve giving key presentations to senior staff and external clients/ stakeholders.   

·   Promote learning and development activities for all clinical staff to ensure there is an appropriate skill mix and provision of clinical cover for all aspects of service provision including succession planning.

Service Quality and Development

·       Leading on the development of new policies, procedures and practices in relation to occupational health which are consistent with employment legislation, codes of practice, and local and national policies, revising and updating existing policies and procedures where necessary and which will be implemented at individual organisation level and across the ICB (ie, Countywide Immunisation Policy).

·        Manage and supervise an effective clinical audit programme  in order to demonstrate compliance with professional standards and policies/protocols, with any remedial actions being monitored, recorded and evaluated during regular individual supervision and clinical team meetings in order to continuously improve the quality of the services provided.   

·        Ensure all complaints in connection with clinical issues are responded to and managed in line with the Trust Complaint’s Policy with learnings shared appropriately

·      Ensure local plans support all clinical quality external accreditation, for example Safe, Effective, Quality, Occupational Health and wellbeing Service (SEQOHS), Care Quality Commission (CQC) essential standards, Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQUIN).

·       Work in conjunction with the Service Director to  identify opportunities for service development in line with national strategies as well as new business opportunities and income generation.

Clinical Duties

·        Act as an Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner when appropriate and continue to maintain and update own specialist nursing skills in order to support the clinical team, managers and professionals of all organisations serviced by Working Well. Responsible for ensuring all clinical activities are carried out in accordance with Service and Trust Policies, national regulations/guidance and evidence-based best practice.

·  Support the delivery of effective services through visible clinical leadership, working in partnership with the Occupational health management team

·   Responsible for ensuring the clinical team are appropriately trained, competent and confident in carrying out their responsibilities to meet the needs of all stakeholders.

·     Work within the scope of the NMC Professional Practice and Code of Conduct and the standards set for occupational health by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine.

·       Maintain confidentiality of both individuals, managers and organisations at all times.

As one of the Senior Management Team, to input professional knowledge and clinical expertise which will contribute to the forward strategic planning of the Service and by ensuring business objectives and key performance indicators are met.

Supporting external client opportunities (private sector or NHS) to enable increased income generation for Working Well.  Providing senior oversight and clinical governance/assurance to external clients, ensuring that service delivery meets their needs and is line with agreed SLA and KPIs.

To deputise for the Service Director during periods of leave.