Civilian Occupational Medicine Consultant - Royal Navy Recruitment
Salary - £93,666 - £126,281, Starting salary will normally be the minimum of the salary range. Appointment above the minimum may be awarded, dependent on experience
Working pattern - Flexible working, Full-time
Number of jobs available - 1

About the job

Job summary

Based from HM Naval Base Portsmouth. The Service Entry Medical Cell is a department sitting within the Recruitment and Attraction as part of the People and Training Directorate.

The key role of the Civilian Consultant is to advise Head of Recruitment and Attraction on all medical matters, including the fitness for Service entry of civilian candidates and re-entry or inter Service transfer for previously or currently serving personnel, within the bounds of confidentiality as detailed in General Medical Council (GMC) guidelines.

It delivers effective, efficient, and accountable Service Entry medical assessments to pre-entry candidates' and those on service transfer and re-entry. Ensuring individuals are physically and mentally ready for Phase 1 training.

Workload includes policy development and casework to determine fitness for military service and work alongside contracted medical examiners. The post is full time with Hybrid working with option to work from home and in the office. There are no on-call commitments or weekend requirements. This position is advertised at 40 hours per week but is open to job share.

Job description

To work with Recruitment and Attraction’s Medical Division to ensure appropriate Royal Navy input to policy.

To assess candidates’ fitness for entry to Service or specific military employment, following previous determinations within the medical process.

To advise the Contractor on medical standards and policy.

Support Military Medical Examiners assessment of candidates’ fitness for military service in accordance with medical policy.

To liaise with the Practice Medical Officers of New Entry Training Establishments.

Advise Head of Recruitment and Attraction and the contractor of any follow up regarding concerns with Military Medical Examiners.

To maintain appraisal and re-validation in accordance with GMC and Faculty of Occupational Medicine.

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The successful applicant will have contact with patients and service users.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, patients and service users.  MOD policy remains aligned with the government position that vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and others from the risk of getting seriously ill/dying from COVID-19 and reducing the risk of spreading COVID-19 to others.  We therefore encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply.  Detail concerning the options available for vaccination against COVID-19, along with information on risks and side effects is available from: Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines - NHS (www.nhs.uk) to enable individuals to make an informed decision.

Person specification

We are looking for someone who has:

• Appropriate clinical skills and experience to provide medical oversight. 
• Registered medical practitioner on the GMC Specialist Register in Occupational Medicine, holding a license to practice and in date for annual appraisal and revalidation.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to form strong working relationships with the existing Service Entry Medical Department, military and non-military partners.
• A proven track record of working collaboratively within teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to undertake continuing professional development throughout their career.

Important Information

This role will require full UK security clearance. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.

Licences

Registered Medical Practitioner on the GMC Specialist Register in Occupational Medicine. Holding license to practice.

Qualifications

Proof of GMC validation and re-validation certificate will need to be presented at interview.

Certificate of Completion of Training.

Evidence of qualification will be required at interview.

All qualifications/licenses declared must be valid at point of application and are in date.
Equivalent Qualifications will not be accepted

Memberships

GMC Specialist Register in Occupational Health

Benefits

• A NHS Pension Scheme
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options and hybrid options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• No on-call commitment
• Free access to gymnasiums and fitness classes
• Free on-site parking.
• Discount schemes
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• 30 days annual leave on commencement as a Consultant rising to 32 after 7 years as a Consultant
• This role offers relocation assistance to external candidates associated with the cost of moving home on appointment to this role.  First Appointment Expenses reimbursement will be granted to external candidates who meet qualifying criteria set by the Department and must not exceed £8000.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Things you need to know

Selection process details

The sift will be conducted on CV and personal statement. Personal Statement should show more detailed information on your experience and skills and why you would be suited to this role. Word count limit should be within 1000 words.

The Interview will be assessed on your CV and personal statement.

Applications to be made online. Proof of GMC validation and re-validation certificate will need to be presented at interview.

Applicants are advised that the post they are applying for is included within the Armed Forces Recruitment Program (AFRP) and although not amongst those which may transfer to a new employer, it may be affected or impacted by the outcome of the program.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.  

MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. 
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

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People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals

nationals of the Republic of Ireland

nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020

Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. 

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

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