Chief Medical Officer - Remote

OH Medical; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-based

Flexible working hours

Part-time or full-time opportunities

Occasional travel

Job summary

OH Medical is recruiting a Chief Medical Officer / Lead Occupational Health Physician to join a well-established provider in a senior clinical leadership role. The position is home-based with occasional travel and offers flexible hours between 15 and 37.5 hours per week, suitable for part-time or full-time applicants.

The successful candidate will lead clinical strategy, governance and policy development, oversee health surveillance and immunisation programmes, and provide senior clinical

Qualifications

• Senior clinical leader; must guide occupational health teams.
• Outstanding communication with executives and stakeholders.
• Strong governance, compliance, and business-minded clinical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of the occupational health clinical strategy.
• Provide senior medical leadership and clinical supervision to OH Physicians and teams.
• Oversee clinical governance, quality assurance and SEQOHS/HSE standards compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Medical degree with GMC registration

MFOM/FFOM or equivalent

Job description

Chief Medical Officer / Lead Occupational Health Physician

Summary

OH Medical is currently recruiting for an experienced Chief Medical Officer / Lead Occupational Health Physician to join a well-established Occupational Health provider in a senior clinical leadership position.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Health Physician looking to take a strategic role in shaping clinical services, driving clinical governance and maintaining the highest standards of Occupational Health delivery.

The position is home-based, with occasional travel required, and offers flexible working hours between 15 and 37.5 hours per week, making it suitable for candidates seeking either part-time or full-time opportunities.

Duties

• Lead the development and implementation of the Occupational Health clinical strategy.

• Provide senior medical leadership, clinical supervision and guidance to Occupational Health Physicians and wider clinical teams.

• Oversee clinical governance, quality assurance and compliance with GMC, SEQOHS and HSE standards.

• Develop, review and approve clinical policies, procedures and best practice guidelines.

• Oversee Occupational Health services, including management referrals, health surveillance, pre-employment assessments and immunisation programmes.

• Act as the senior clinical advisor to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

• Lead clinical audits, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support clinical team development, mentoring and stakeholder relationships.

Criteria

• Medical degree with current GMC registration.

• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Medicine, such as MFOM or FFOM.

• Significant experience working within Occupational Health.

• Strong understanding of clinical governance, Occupational Health legislation and SEQOHS accreditation requirements.

• Proven clinical leadership and strategic management skills.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities.

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance clinical excellence and business objectives.

• Commitment to high-quality patient care, ethical practice and continuous improvement.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.

• Home-based working arrangement.

• Flexible working hours between 15 and 37.5 hours per week.

• Part-time or full-time opportunities.

• Occasional travel as required.

About OH Medical

OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Health & Safety sectors. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both agency and permanent roles, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.