Location: North Wales, Colwyn Bay Alexandra House

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £58,500 - £64,500

As the Head of Medical Services, you will lead and oversee the strategic management of Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services. Reporting to the Head of People & Organisational Development, you will provide expert advice and direction on clinical governance and medical issues, working closely with the Medical Advisor.

Key Responsibilities:

Chair and participate in local, regional, and national meetings, including the Clinical Governance Board.
Provide clinical guidance, triage cases, and manage workload allocation within the department.
Implement new case management systems and ensure compliance with departmental policies and clinical governance.
Lead and manage the Medical Services teams, overseeing recruitment, retention, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Liaise with senior managers in Health Boards.
Manage budgets, contracts, and outsourced services within Medical Services.
Drive the Welfare and Wellbeing Agenda, including critical incident debriefing and peer support initiatives.

Requirements:

Registered General Nurse with a specialist qualification in Occupational Health, OHND, or equivalent.
Extensive experience in Occupational Health or a similar environment, including managing health surveillance and promotion programs.
Proven leadership experience, with the ability to effect change and manage performance.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to work autonomously, make evidence-based decisions, and manage competing priorities effectively.
Willingness to travel within the force area.

If you want to apply for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter to ben@ohmedical.co.uk or call 01582 235500 for more information.