Occupational Health Physician

Heales Medical; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading occupational health provider in the UK is seeking motivated Occupational Health Physicians to join their growing team. Responsibilities include conducting fitness assessments, managing complex cases, and providing health surveillance. Candidates must have GMC registration and experience in occupational health is preferred. The role offers flexibility in working hours and supports a collaborative work culture. The position is hybrid remote, allowing for a real work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Diverse client base

Qualifications

• GMC registration is required, with additional qualifications in occupational health preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in occupational health is preferred.
• Understanding of UK OH legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness‑for‑work and pre‑placement assessments.
• Provide health surveillance and statutory medicals.
• Manage complex cases and provide return‑to‑work advice.
• Offer clinical support to the OH team.
• Perform workplace assessments with evidence‑based recommendations.
• Deliver clear and high‑quality medical reporting.

Skills

Confident clinical judgement

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of UK OH legislation

Collaboration and patient-centred approach

Education

GMC registration

DOccMed Qualification

Job description

Overview

Heales Medical is growing and we are looking for motivated physicians to join our Occupational Health team. We work with a wide range of public and private organisations including NHS trusts, local authorities, national companies and specialist industries, delivering high‑quality evidence‑based clinical services.

Flexibility

We are very open to flexible working, including part‑time hours, ad‑hoc / sessional work and tailored working patterns around your availability. If flexibility matters to you we are happy to have an informal conversation.

What you’ll be doing

• Fitness‑for‑work and pre‑placement assessments
• Health surveillance and statutory medicals
• Complex case management & return‑to‑work advice
• Clinical support to our wider OH team
• Workplace assessments & evidence‑based recommendations
• Clear high‑quality medical reporting

What you’ll bring

• GMC registration (MFOM/FFOM/AFOM/DOccMed ideal but not essential)
• Experience or a strong interest in occupational health
• Confident clinical judgement and excellent communication skills
• Understanding of UK OH legislation and best practice
• A collaborative patient‑centred approach

Why join Heales Medical

• A well‑established innovative OH provider (founded 1999)
• Regulated services with strong clinical governance
• Diverse and rewarding client base
• Supportive forward‑thinking team
• Real work‑life balance with flexible options

How to apply

Send a copy of your CV and cover letter describing your skills, experience and qualifications to Heales Medical. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, valued and empowered to reach their full potential regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

Experience & Requirements

Occupational health: 1 year (preferred).

Licence/Certification: GMC Registration (required) DOccMed Qualification (required).

Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required).

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hereford HR3 5LL.