Occupational Health Physician

Kernow Health CIC; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization in Truro is seeking a part-time Occupational Health Physician to join their new service supporting primary care staff in Cornwall. The role involves providing clinical advice, managing a varied caseload, and collaborating closely with other healthcare professionals. Candidates should have occupational health experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a flexible working environment, allowing for portfolio career opportunities while contributing to the wellbeing of staff across the region.

Benefits

Employee benefit programme through Vivup!

Access to pension scheme

6 weeks pro rata holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Qualified medical practitioner with relevant postgraduate training in occupational health.
• Experience in sickness absence management and health surveillance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical advice on occupational health matters.
• Conduct management referral assessments and advise on adjustments at work.
• Support health surveillance programmes and participate in case management.

Skills

Occupational health experience

Strong communication skills

Complex case management

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

Full GMC registration

FFOM or MFOM (or equivalent)

Job description

Part-time (1-2 days per week) with portfolio working supported

Are you passionate about workplace health and wellbeing? Do you want tobe part of something fresh and innovative? Kernow Health CIC is launching abrand-new Occupational Health service to support primary care staff acrossCornwalland wed love you to join us at the very start of this excitingjourney.

As our Occupational Health Physician, youll play a key role in buildinga service that really makes a difference. Youll provide expert clinicaladvice, manage a varied caseload, and work closely with managers and healthcareteams to keep staff healthy, safe, and supported. From fitness-to-workassessments and sickness absence management to health surveillance andwellbeing initiatives, your expertise will help shape the future ofoccupational health in our region.

This is a flexible role with plenty of scope to grow as the servicedevelops. We welcome applications from clinicians who value work-life balanceand portfolio careersso if youre already working in the local healthcaresector, this could be the perfect addition to your professional mix.

Main duties of the job

What were looking for:

• A qualified medical practitioner with occupational health experience
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• A commitment to high standards, confidentiality, and evidence-based practice
• Be part of a pioneering service from day one
• Enjoy flexible working and portfolio career opportunities
• Help improve the wellbeing of primary care staff across Cornwall

About us

Why Join Kernow Health CIC?

Kernow Health CIC is a local organisation, owned by General Practitioners, delivering a number of NHS contracts across Cornwall where profits are reinvested back into the company to support healthcare across Cornwall.

Working with us, you will benefit from:

• Employee benefit programme through Vivup!
• 6 weeks pro rata holiday entitlement (including bank holidays), with the ability to buy and sell annual leave.
• Being part of a local, agile and innovative team.
• Access to a great support network within a multi-professional team.
• Access to pension scheme, sickness, maternity and paternity pay.
• Access to training and continuous professional development through the Cornwall Training Hub.

Job responsibilities

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Occupational Health Physician to join our newly created Occupational Health service. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, clinically governed service that supports the health and wellbeing of Primary Care staff in Cornwall.

About the Role

As an Occupational Health Physician, you will provide specialist clinical expertise to the organisation. You will manage a varied caseload, delivering evidence-based advice on fitness for work, sickness absence and workplace adjustments. Your role will include conducting management referral assessments and advise on adjustments at work.

You will work closely with managers, our HR team, and other healthcare professionals to support staff in returning to work, reduce sickness absence, and improve health outcomes for the Primary Care workforce. The position also involves contributing to policy development, clinical governance, and service improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical advice on occupational health matters, including pre-employment assessments and fitness-to-work evaluations.
• Deliver high-quality case management and participate in case conferences where required.
• Support health surveillance programmes and statutory medicals in line with legislation and best practice.
• Contribute to strategic planning for staff health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Participate in teaching, mentoring, and clinical supervision within the Occupational Health team.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, confidentiality, and equality legislation.
• Engage in audit, research, and continuous professional development activities.

About You

You will be a qualified medical practitioner with full registration and relevant postgraduate training in occupational health. Strong communication skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. Experience in sickness absence management, statutory medicals, and health surveillance is highly desirable.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Complex case management

Qualifications

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCS (or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration
• BSc/BA Hons, Distinctions, Primary FRCA or Equivalent
• FFOM or MFOM (or equivalent)

Experience

• Four years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
• Minimum of 2 years experience at Foundation level or equivalent
• NHS OH experience

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.