GB-Shrewsbury: ROCV 016 - Provision of Occupational Health Physician Service

Shropshire Council operates an in-house Occupational Health (OH) Service. The team are line managed by the Occupational Health, Safety and ICT Approvals Manager. We are seeking a replacement to offer support for the Council in managing the health and safety of employees through on-site support for management referrals regarding absences and fitness to work. The work will involve also providing an opinion as the Registered Independent Medical Practitioner for first time cases or an independent review for Appeals or second Opinion if case is not known.

The following skills and experience are applicable to the selection for the provision of the service:

•Appropriate medical qualifications. •Accredited specialists in occupational medicine and, as an absolute minimum, must hold the Diploma in Occupational Medicine Qualification in the specialism of OH. •Members of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (MFOM or equivalent) preferred. •Access to advice from an accredited specialist (FFOM or equivalent) for difficult cases would be welcomed. •Current GMC registration. •Professional Medical Indemnity cover (minimum £2 million cover) •Public Liability Insurance Certificate (minimum £5 million cover) •Members of the Association of Local Authorities Medical Advisers (ALAMA) to facilitate access to standardised, service-specific medical guidance would be preferred. •Ability to demonstrate Continuing Professional Development (CPD). •Experience with working with Local Authority •Experience with working with Fire Authority •Experience with IQMP/FMAB work •Appointed (HSE) Doctor -Asbestos •Extensive knowledge of relevant Health and Safety Legislation. •Provision of advice and guidance following health assessments, health surveillance and management referrals. •Experience with IHR and Deferred IHR applications •Preferable named contact for the provision of the contract. •Flexibility with days worked and extra days for recruitment medicals, though agreement. •Available for telephone/email advice when required. •Willingness to complete standing orders for specific prescription only medicines (POM's) and vaccines that apply to the OH service. •Periodic clinical supervision for the Senior OHA/OHA •Support for clinical investigation regarding complaints. •LGPS Committee Approval would be required/

Ability to provide up to three days per month at two different Shrewsbury bases. This consists of one day for Shropshire Council and two days for S&WFA. The S&WFA is for an initial 12 months period. This may be subject to change after 12 months but not guaranteed to continue. Stakeholders and interested parties include Shropshire Council's Workforce and Transformation Teams, Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority and Local Government Pension Scheme.

Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.