Optima Health, Occupational Health Physician

Optima Health; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Physician for a hybrid role. The position involves conducting consultations, managing sickness absence, and providing health surveillance. Applicants should have a Diploma in Occupational Medicine and a minimum of 6 months experience as an Occupational Health Physician. This role offers flexible work options, tailored career development, and supports ongoing professional education.

Benefits

Excellent salary package

Structured induction and training program

Tailored career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in Occupational Health.
• Skills in telephone and face-to-face consultations.
• Knowledge of sickness absence and performance case management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone and face-to-face consultations.
• Manage sickness absence and performance cases.
• Advise on ill-health retirement.

Skills

Diploma in Occupational Medicine (Dip Occ Med) or AFOM/MFOM

Experience as an Occupational Health Physician

Continuing medical education

Clinical governance understanding

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Job description

Salary:up to £135,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract Type:Permanent
Hours:Full-time or Part-time – minimum 3 days per week

Right to live and work in theUK is required for this role, along with high-level security vetting.

About Optima Health

Optima Health are the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Their heritage can be traced back to 1947, where they were pioneers in the provision of Occupational Health and have led the way ever since, bringing new and innovative solutions to employers across the UK. They can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry-leading tailored solutions to clients. They work with over two thousand businesses, in various industries, and their aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in their client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

OptimaHealth not only provide an excellent package, but also offera structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks. They offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications to support you in your career journey.

Role Summary

They are looking for an experienced Occupational Health Physician to join their team. This role is a hybrid role, and there is a requirement to support a mix of clients in the Northern Ireland region. There is a requirement for on-site delivery as well as home working.

You will be required to carry out:

• Conducting both telephone and face-to-face consultations
• Sickness absence management
• Attendance and performance case management
• Ill-health retirement advice
• Pre-Placement consultations
• Health surveillance
• HAVs Tier 4 assessments

Who Are They Looking For?

• Diploma in Occupational Medicine (Dip Occ Med) or AFOM/MFOM
• Previous experience as an Occupational Health Physician (OHP) with a minimum of 6 months experience
• A Medical Practitioner who has, since full registration, consolidated their skills and continued their medical education in line with the requirements of continuing medical education/continuing professional development
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Good understanding of the role and implications of clinical governance

The closing date for this role is Sunday 1st March.