Company Doctor

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd; Rocester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction equipment manufacturer based in the UK is seeking a Company Doctor to join their Occupational Health Department. This full-time position is pivotal in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees. Responsibilities include conducting medical assessments, advising management on health issues, and promoting wellness initiatives. The ideal candidate is a qualified General Practitioner with experience in primary care and occupational medicine, passionate about employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Company pension

Onsite gym

ULEV car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified General Practitioner with MRCGP and recent experience in primary care.
• Experience or qualifications in Occupational Medicine, such as AFOM/MFOM.
• Confident in providing clinical advice and working collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical assessments and occupational health evaluations.
• Advise on sickness absence, fitness for work, and rehabilitation.
• Identify and address health trends to maintain productivity.
• Provide medical care and support, including managing emergencies.
• Support proactive health initiatives for employee wellbeing.

Skills

General Practitioner qualifications

Experience in primary care

Clinical advice in corporate settings

Experience in travel medicine

Education

MRCGP

Diploma in Occupational Medicine

Job description

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About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Company Doctor to join our in-house Occupational Health Department at JCB. This full-time role is central to supporting the health, wellbeing, and productivity of our workforce. You’ll work closely with Management, HR, and Health & Safety teams to ensure our people remain fit, healthy, and supported throughout their careers at JCB.

This is a varied and rewarding position where your clinical expertise will directly contribute to the wellbeing of our employees and the success of our business.

What Does This Role Involve Day to Day

As Company Doctor, you’ll carry out a wide range of medical and occupational health assessments, offering expert advice and support across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting medical assessments and occupational health evaluations for employees
• Advising management, HR, and Health & Safety teams on sickness absence, fitness for work, rehabilitation, and redeployment
• Identifying and addressing health trends in the workplace before they impact productivity
• Providing medical care and support for employees, including assistance in managing medical emergencies
• Supporting proactive health initiatives to help our people be as healthy as possible
• Participating in a limited remote “on-call” rota to support urgent needs

This Will Be Suited to You If

• You’re a qualified General Practitioner with MRCGP and recent experience in primary care
• You have experience or qualifications in Occupational Medicine (e.g. Diploma in Occupational Medicine, AFOM/MFOM, or working towards these)
• You’re confident in providing clinical advice in a corporate setting and working collaboratively across departments
• You have experience in travel medicine
• You hold a full UK driving licence and are comfortable working across multiple sites if required
• You’re passionate about employee wellbeing and proactive in promoting health in the workplace

What happens next

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [e-mail]

What’s in it for you

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

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