Locum Consultant Occupational Health Physician
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Bebington, CH63 4JY
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
Working closely with your fellow colleagues in the Occupational Health Service multidisciplinary team, the role will require that you apply your profe...
The post holder will be qualified as a Consultant Occupational Health Physician and assist in delivering the range of responsibilities expected from the role. It is anticipatedthat initially duties will primarily consist of delivery of clinical occupational health assessments and that with experience a wider range of activities will be undertaken. The full potential scope of those responsibilities is listed in the following paragraphs.
Opportunities will be given to become familiar with the work environment.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Medical degree (MBChB or equivalent)
- Specialist qualification MFOM or FFOM (or equivalent)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Engagement in appraisal and revalidation
Desirable
- MSc or MD in Occupational Medicine
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT
Experience
Essential
- Experience managing a multidisciplinary OH team
- Minimum 1 year Occupational Health experience in the NHS
Desirable
- Non-NHS Occupational Health experience
- Experience in respiratory medicine, psychiatry, dermatology, or rheumatology
- Breadth of experience in other specialties
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Appropriate clinical knowledge
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical risk management knowledge
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Teamworking and presentation skills
Desirable
- Teaching and educational supervision experience
- Leadership and service development skills
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and SEQOHS standards
- Negotiation and influencing skills
Trust Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours aligned with: - Patients First - Always Improving - Working Together
IT Skills
Essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience with OH record systems (e.g. COHORT, OPAS)
Desirable
- Knowledge of electronic databases and data analysis tools
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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