Job overview

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is seeking to appoint a part-time Consultant in Occupational Medicine.

The Consultant in Occupational Health will have commitment to developing high quality patient care and innovative regarding service models, they need to be dedication to delivery of performance targets and excellence in education and training.  This is a substantive appointment.

This post presents the successful candidate with the opportunity to work supporting several NHS organisations including The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (Manchester) and East Cheshire NHS Trust (Macclesfield).  The post holder will also be expected to contribution to the health and wellbeing of NHS staff and work closely with the Head of Occupational Health, to raise the profile and clinical standards of the service.

The appointee will be expected to work collaboratively with the Virology, Microbiology, and Infectious Diseases teams to support the Occupational Health function in outbreaks, infection control issues amongst staff and in policy development. Collaborative working with Workforce Business Partners and Staff Side Representatives is expected as well as with individual managers.

The post holder will be expected to forge cooperative working relationships with staff in other specialties as required and to assist in the development policy to a local, regional, and national level where appropriate.

The proposed AAC date is 08.01.2026.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be employed by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT). This is a substantive post with the successful candidate joining a team of 13 occupational health professionals, Including a full-time Advanced Mental Health Practitioner and full-time equivalent MSK Specialist Practitioner. Each of the three NHS organisations has access to rapid access physiotherapy and Employee Assistance Programmes.  

The post holder will provide services to MCHFT (Leighton, Crewe), East Cheshire NHS Trust (Macclesfield) and The Christies NHS Foundation Trust (Manchester) and external contracts where appropriate. The service meets the occupational health needs of approximately 13,000 clients and is predominately nurse-delivered.

The post is offered on a part-time basis on 3 Programmed Activities per week.  There is the scope for agile working or further discussion about the job plan requirements.

The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise. The applicant must also be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit the department prior to interview.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.