Occupational Health Physician

Optima Health UK Ltd; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Health UK Ltd is seeking an Occupational Health Physician to support customers across Northern Ireland. The role combines home working with onsite delivery when required, with hybrid working arrangement.

Salary up to £135,000 (FTE) per annum depending on experience. Permanent contract, full-time or part-time options (22.5–37.5 hrs/week). Training and Dip Occ Med pathway available for those new to Occupational Health.

Qualifications

• Must hold GMC registration and be in good standing.
• Diploma in Occupational Medicine or AFOM/MFOM is required (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Telephone and face-to-face consultations.
• Sickness absence management.
• Attendance and performance case management.
• Pre-placement consultations.

Education

Dip Occ Med / AFOM / MFOM

GMC registration

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health Physician

Location: Northern Ireland / Hybrid working

Salary: up to £135,000 (FTE) per annum depending on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time or Part Time 22.5 - 37.5 hours per week between Monday to Friday (8-4/9-5/0830-1630)

We are looking for an Occupational Health Physician (OHP) to join our team supporting customers across Northern Ireland. The role combines home working with onsite delivery when required.

We welcome applications from doctors with previous Occupational Health experience, as well as doctors who have completed a Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DipOccMed) and are looking to develop their career in Occupational Health.

For doctors who are new to Occupational Health, we provide the training and support needed to develop your skills and confidence in the role. You will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support as you build your practical Occupational Health experience, allowing you to apply your DipOccMed knowledge in a clinical setting.

We are therefore keen to hear from doctors who have completed their DipOccMed and have a genuine interest in pursuing a career as an Occupational Health Physician, even if you have not yet gained hands-on Occupational Health experience.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to carry out:

• Telephone and face-to-face consultations
• Sickness absence management
• Attendance and performance case management
• Pre-placement consultations

About us

Optima Health is the UK's largest provider of Occupational Health and wellbeing services, supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we have been helping employers create healthier, high-performing workplaces for generations, and we continue to evolve with innovative, practical solutions that make a real difference. At the heart of our story are our people. We bring together like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving workplace health and wellbeing and delivering meaningful support to the organisations we work with across the UK. When you join Optima Health, you become part of something bigger. We invest in our people/you through structured induction, ongoing training and tailored career development, helping you build the skills and experience to grow your career. Together, we live our values: One Team There are no barriers in our business. We trust each other and work together as one team to deliver what our clients need. We all have a part to play in our future, and everyone's contribution is important and valued. Doing the Right Thing We operate to the highest standards. Success is underpinned by honesty and integrity, and by doing what we say we will do. We care about the impact of our work on our people, our clients, their employees, society, and the world we live in. Caring for our colleagues' wellbeing and respecting their time, energy and balance is fundamental to this value.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached file for the full job description, which provides detailed information about the role, including its key responsibilities, required qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant details. The document outlines the expectations for the position and offers a comprehensive overview to help you better understand the opportunity. Kindly review the attachment carefully to gain a clearer understanding of the role and its requirements. If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the job description, please feel free to reach out for additional information.

Person Specification

Experience

• A Medical Practitioner who has, since full registration, consolidated their skills and continued their medical education in line with the requirements for Revalidation.
• Experienced working as an OHP

Qualifications

• Diploma in Occupational Medicine (Dip Occ Med) or AFOM/MFOM
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.