Occupational Health Physician - Folkestone

OH Medical Recruitment Ltd.; Folkestone; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport organisation is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Physician to join their team. Key responsibilities include conducting safety-critical medicals and providing medical guidance. The ideal candidate will have a GMC registration and a Diploma in Occupational Medicine, with experience in safety-critical environments preferred. This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Annual General Bonus

Concessionary staff travel scheme

Regular training and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• GMC-registered Occupational Health Physician required.
• Minimum Diploma in Occupational Medicine needed; higher qualifications welcome.
• Experience in safety-critical environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety-critical medicals.
• Manage complex case reviews and return-to-work plans.
• Contribute to health promotion campaigns.

Skills

GMC registration

Occupational Medicine Diploma

Experience in safety-critical environments

Knowledge of UK health & safety law

Clinical governance skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Diploma in Occupational Medicine

Job description

Are you an experienced Occupational Health Physician looking for a varied, safety-critical role where your expertise will directly impact workforce health, safety, and wellbeing?

We’re working with a leading transport organisation to find a dedicated Occupational Health Physician to join their in-house OH team. This is a key position, combining clinical excellence with strategic input to maintain compliance, promote wellbeing, and ensure employees are fit for safety-critical work.

About the Role

You’ll work closely with the Occupational Health Lead Nurse, the OH & Wellbeing Operations Manager, and other internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality OH services, provide expert medical advice, and support the continuous development of occupational health standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct safety-critical, pre-placement, and periodic medicals

• Perform HAVS Tier 3 and 4 assessments and drug/alcohol screening

• Manage complex case reviews, sickness absence, and return-to-work plans

• Provide medical guidance on fitness for duty, workplace adjustments, and redeployment

• Contribute to health promotion campaigns and wellbeing initiatives

• Support audits, SEQOHS accreditation, and clinical governance processes

• Mentor and provide guidance to OH team members and operational colleagues

• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and absence management reviews

What We’re Looking For

• GMC-registered Occupational Health Physician

• Minimum Diploma in Occupational Medicine (Dip Occ Med) – higher qualifications such as AFOM, MFOM, or FFOM welcomed

• ORR Registered Doctor (preferred) or willingness to achieve registration

• Proven experience in a safety-critical environment, ideally within rail or transport

• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety law, OH legislation, and SEQOHS standards

• Skilled in clinical governance and confidential medical record keeping

• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working (part remote, part on-site)

• Pension Scheme

• Private Medical Insurance - Staff Plan (employee only)

• Bonus - Annual General Bonus

• Share incentive Plan - Contributory + Free shares

• Productivity Payment - after 6 month probation (opt in)

• Life Assurance - 7x (pension scheme member) 4x (no pension scheme)

• Income Protection (if pension scheme member)

• Annual Holiday - 25 days

• Other leave - 26 additional hours pa

• Company Sick Pay?

• Accident Insurance

• Subsidised catering

• Concessionary staff travel scheme

• Regular training and CPD opportunities

How To Apply:

Click Apply Nowand send us an up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. Or for more information about this fantastic opportunity and to discuss it in confidence, please contact Charllie DeanusorThe Teamat01582 235 500. Alternatively, you can email your CV to [e-mail].

About OH Medical:

OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Health & Safety sectors. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both agency and permanent roles, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.