Occupational Health Physician

RPS Group Plc; Wendy; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider seeks an Occupational Health Physician to deliver expert medical advice and support to clients in the United Kingdom. This role involves managing employee health and safety through various assessments and advice. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Occupational Medicine, current GMC registration, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000, along with several benefits including a car allowance, holiday, and pension scheme.

Benefits

31 days holiday

Pension scheme

Paid professional memberships

Health cash plan

Free eyecare vouchers

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role in the private sector.
• Qualified to undertake HAVs testing, IRR/Asbestos qualification desired.
• Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational health services and ensure high standard advice.
• Act as Corporate Medical Advisor to organizations.
• Provide medical advice on disability claims.
• Attend client premises for clinic services as necessary.

Skills

Understanding of employment law

Hands-on knowledge of health surveillance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DipOccMed)

AFOM or MFOM qualification

Current GMC registration

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

As an Occupational Health Physician at Medigold Health, you will play a key role in delivering expert medical advice and support to our clients, helping them manage employee health, safety and well‑being in the workplace. From pre‑employment assessments and sickness absence management to ill‑health retirement and workplace health surveillance, you will provide clear, practical guidance that enables businesses to meet their occupational health responsibilities effectively. You will also advise insurers on disability and accident claims, support pension trustees in assessing ill‑health retirement cases, and where required, act as a professional witness in employment tribunals. You will ensure the highest standards of occupational health practice while using Medigold’s internal systems to maintain accurate medical records and deliver an efficient, compliant service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, helping businesses create healthier, safer workplaces while supporting employees in managing their health at work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational health services to Medigold clients and ensure advice is of the highest standard.
• Act as an ambassador and promote the occupational health services available.
• Ensure standards of best practice and standardise systems.
• Act as Corporate Medical Advisor/Occupational Health Physician to private and public sector organisations nationwide, dealing with occupational health issues for employers from pre‑employment through sickness and absence management to ill health retirement.
• Provide medical advice on disability to client insurance companies for claims of long‑term disability and accident claims.
• Provide clinical advice as Medical Adviser to Pension Trustees on fitness for entry into pension schemes and on claims for early ill‑health retirement, and provide reviews on existing claims.
• Utilise Medigold’s internal medical records database and diary system to ensure that clinical procedures are fulfilled.
• Attend client premises where necessary to provide clinic services or case‑management advice.
• Provide a variety of health surveillance services at physician level and provide reviews.
• Act as a professional witness for clients in judicial environments (e.g. Employment Tribunal).

Qualifications

• Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DipOccMed), AFOM or MFOM qualification is the minimum.
• Current GMC registration.
• Current MDU restriction.
• Demonstrable experience within a similar role in the private sector for at least 2 years.
• Good understanding of employment law.
• Qualified to undertake HAVs testing (essential) and IRR/Asbestos qualification desired.
• Qualified to undertake rail work is desired.
• Hands‑on knowledge of various aspects of health surveillance and screening.
• Knowledge of Outlook and Word is essential; knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is desired.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience) + car allowance.
• 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Pension scheme.
• Paid professional memberships and indemnity insurance.
• Access to company benefits and discount portal.
• Access to a health cash plan.
• Free eyecare vouchers.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Access to confidential employee assistance programme.
• Interactive mental health and wellbeing app.