Occupational Health Services for Healthcare Students

The University of Sunderland is seeking a comprehensive Occupational Health Service provider to support students in healthcare programmes who undertake mandatory clinical placements and work-based learning. The service must ensure compliance with university policies, placement provider requirements, professional bodies, and regulatory standards while prioritizing student wellbeing and patient safety. Key service requirements include: pre-placement health screening and clearance assessments; fitness to study and placement evaluations; occupational health referrals for students with physical or mental health conditions, disabilities, neurodiversity, or long-term conditions; evidence-based recommendations for reasonable adjustments and support; immunisation management and vaccination programmes; blood testing and laboratory services; secure health records management; and an electronic case management system for staff referrals and reporting. The provider must deliver services through flexible face-to-face, remote, and digital channels, with accessible locations across the Northeast near the University and placement sites. The University particularly values suppliers who can demonstrate: timely and scalable service delivery during peak intake periods; strong local clinical access; robust digital systems; effective contract management; and innovative approaches that enhance student experience while maintaining high occupational health standards.