Occupational Health Physician - Nottingham

Medigold Health; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health company is seeking an Occupational Health Physician to provide expert medical advice and support to clients in Nottingham. This role involves managing employee health and safety, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with occupational health standards. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme up to 5%

Paid Professional Memberships and Indemnity Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Qualified to undertake HAVs testing; IRR/Asbestos qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Occupational Health Services to clients.
• Provide medical advice on disability claims.
• Act as a professional witness in judicial environments.

Skills

Understanding of employment law

Knowledge of health surveillance

Proficiency in Outlook and Word

Education

DipOccMed/AFOM/MFOM qualification

Current GMC registration

Job description

Occupational Health Physician - Nottingham

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Contract: Permanent, full-time or part-time hours available. Location: Hybrid to Nottingham, NG5. Salary: Up to £130,000 per annum depending on experience.

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.

Main Objectives

• The delivery of Occupational Health Services to Medigold clients, ensuring advice is of the highest standard.
• Act as an ambassador and promote Occupational Health services.
• Ensure standards of best practice and system standardization.

Specific Responsibilities

• Act as Corporate Medical Advisor/Occupational Health Physician to private & public sector organizations nationwide, managing occupational health issues from pre-employment to sickness and ill health retirement.
• Provide medical advice on disability claims to insurance companies.
• Advise pension trustees on fitness for pension schemes and ill-health retirement claims, including reviews.
• Utilize Medigold's internal medical records database and diary system to fulfill clinical procedures.
• Attend client premises for clinic services or case management advice as needed.
• Provide health surveillance services and reviews at Physician level.
• Act as a professional witness in judicial environments (e.g., Employment tribunal).
• Liaise with Administrators/Team Leaders regarding client and patient queries.

Requirements for This Role

• DipOccMed/AFOM/MFOM qualification (minimum).
• Current GMC registration.
• Current MDU restriction.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar private sector role.
• Good understanding of employment law.
• Qualified to undertake HAVs testing; IRR/Asbestos qualification desirable.
• Rail work qualification is desirable.
• Knowledge of health surveillance and screening.
• Proficiency in Outlook and Word; Excel and PowerPoint knowledge is a plus.

Our Company Benefits

• 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Contributory pension scheme up to 5%.
• Paid Professional Memberships and Indemnity Insurance.
• Access to company benefits and discount portal.
• Health Cash Plan, free eye care vouchers, cycle to work scheme.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Interactive mental health and wellbeing app.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Health Care Provider