Occupational Health Physician

Drs Direct Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Bupa health plan

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Yodha Wellbeing app

Employee discounts

Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

CPD and training opportunities

Job summary

Drs Direct Ltd is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Physician to join our expanding team in Manchester. You will deliver high-quality client support and drive growth of our workplace health services across the UK.

In this role you will manage diverse referrals, conduct medicals with training provided, and deliver health surveillance while advising on health and work, reporting findings clearly to clients and employees.

Qualifications

• Valid GMC registration with a Diploma in Occupational Medicine or higher qualification.
• Experience in occupational health in public and/or private sectors.
• Strong, evidence-based guidance on health and work.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of management referrals with evidence-based advice.
• Conduct Appointed Doctor medicals with training provided.
• Perform HAVS Tier 4 assessments with training provided.
• Assess fitness for work and recommend adjustments.
• Deliver health surveillance programmes for workers exposed to hazards.
• Provide expert occupational health advice to employees and employers.
• Collaborate with clients to promote best practice in workplace health.

Skills

GMC registration

Diploma in Occupational Medicine

Occupational health experience

Complex case management

Clinical assessment

Report writing

Communication

Relationship-building

Autonomous working

Job description

Occupational Health Physician

Our Client, are on a mission to empower healthier working lives. As one of the UK's leading Occupational Health and Wellbeing providers, and proud to be the third largest in the sector, we partner with organisations nationwide to help their people stay healthy, safe and productive.

Combining clinical expertise, innovative technology and a people-first approach, we deliver accessible, high-quality workplace health services that make a meaningful difference to businesses and their employees. As a fast-growing and ambitious organisation, we're driven by a passion for improving employee wellbeing, enhancing workplace performance and shaping the future of workplace health. Along the way, we're creating exciting opportunities for talented people to grow, develop and thrive as part of our journey.

We're now looking to recruit experienced Occupational Health Physicians (OHPs) to join our growing team. This role is based in Manchester and we welcome applications from OHPs across the UK. As a key member of our Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service, you will play an integral role in delivering high-quality client support while contributing to the continued growth, development, and success of our services.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Managing a varied caseload of management referrals, delivering pragmatic, evidence-based occupational health advice and recommendations


• Conducting Appointed Doctor medicals, with full training provided for those not already accredited.


• Completing HAVS Tier 4 assessments, with training available where required


• Assessing fitness for work, recommending reasonable adjustments and ensuring individuals can perform their roles safely and effectively


• Delivering health surveillance programmes to monitor and protect employees exposed to workplace hazards


• Providing expert advice to both employees and employers on occupational health, wellbeing and work-related health issues


• Partnering with clients to promote best practice in workplace health and wellbeing, supporting the prevention of illness, injury and absence

Key Requirements

• Valid GMC registration with a Diploma in Occupational Medicine (or higher Occupational Health qualification)


• Proven Occupational Health experience gained within public and/or private sector environments.


• Strong background in complex case management, providing balanced, evidence-based advice on health and work


• Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, with a sound understanding of appropriate treatment pathways and workplace health risks


• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, practical reports and recommendations


• Strong relationship-building skills, able to establish credibility and trust with clients, managers and employees


• Self-motivated, confident and highly organised, with the ability to manage a varied workload and work autonomously


• Commercially aware and client-focused, committed to delivering a high-quality Occupational Health service.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional day off to celebrate your birthday


• Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan to support your health and wellbeing


• Life insurance for added peace of mind


• Contributory pension scheme


• Yodha Wellbeing App, providing access to same-day GP appointments, counselling support, and wellbeing resources


• Exclusive employee discounts across a wide range of retail brands


• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) through our provider Vitality


• CPD- Committed to continuous professional development, with dedicated CPD and training opportunities.