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Health Partners Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension up to 6%

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Job summary

Health Partners is recruiting a Senior Consultant Occupational Health Physician to lead as Chief Medical Officer for the Blue Light/Police Division. Based in London, you will provide strategic clinical leadership across a UK-wide portfolio, partnering with force leadership, HR and wellbeing teams to build resilient workforces.

You will manage and develop a team of clinicians, drive rehabilitation pathways, and advise senior stakeholders on workforce health and fitness for duty with a focus on

Qualifications

• Accredited Specialist status in Occupational Medicine.
• Proven clinical leadership within Police or Blue Light occupational health services.
• Experience managing and developing clinical teams.
• Deep expertise in operational rehabilitation for mental health and MSK conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical and strategic leadership across Police Occupational Health services nationally.
• Act as Chief Medical Officer, advising forces on workforce health and fitness for duty.
• Lead and develop a team of clinical staff including physicians, nurses and allied clinicians.
• Champion rehabilitation pathways for officers and staff with mental health or MSK injuries.
• Drive initiatives to build resilient workforces in demanding policing environments.
• Ensure clinical governance, quality standards and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic advisory

Team development

Stakeholder engagement

Travel willingness

Education

Accredited Specialist status in Occupational Medicine

Job description

Senior Consultant Occupational Health Physician - London

At Health Partners, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK's leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions. We partner with organisations across diverse industries, helping them to support the physical and mental health of their employees.

JOB REF: JOB7213

Role Outline:

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Consultant Occupational Physician to take the helm as Chief Medical Officer of our Blue Light/Police Division - a rare and high-profile national leadership opportunity to shape occupational health strategy and delivery across UK police forces. Based in London, you will provide strategic clinical leadership and hands‑on expertise across a UK-wide portfolio, partnering closely with force leadership, HR, and wellbeing teams to build resilient, healthy workforces. This is your chance to make a genuine difference to the health and resilience of those who protect our communities, within a supportive, clinically-led organisation that is genuinely invested in your professional development.

What you will be doing:

• Provide expert clinical and strategic leadership across our Police Occupational Health services nationally
• Act as Chief Medical Officer, offering authoritative advice to Police forces on workforce health, fitness for duty, and occupational risk
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of clinical staff, including occupational physicians, nurses, and allied clinicians
• Champion operational rehabilitation pathways for officers and staff affected by mental health conditions and musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries
• Drive initiatives to build resilient, sustainable workforces within demanding operational policing environments
• Ensure clinical governance, quality standards, and regulatory compliance across all servicesRepresent the organisation at a senior level with force leadership, commissioners, and external stakeholders
• Contribute to policy development, clinical audit, and continuous improvement of occupational health provision

About you:

• Accredited Specialist status in Occupational Medicine (GMC Specialist Register / Faculty of Occupational Medicine)
• A strong track record of clinical leadership within Police or Blue Light occupational health services
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing clinical teams
• Deep expertise supporting operational rehabilitation, particularly for mental health and MSK conditions in high-demand, safety-critical roles
• Proven ability to provide strategic, high-level advice to senior stakeholders on workforce resilience
• Expert technical credibility combined with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Willingness and ability to travel across the UK to support forces nationally, based from our London hub

Location:

London, with UK-Wide travel

We are offering a highly competitive salary and are happy to consider relocation costs.

Hours:

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Company Benefits:

We value the people who work with us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect this. Our current benefits package is:

• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
• Life assurance
• Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Have a day off for your Birthday (non-contractual benefit)
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cashback plan
• Private Medical Insurance (Single Person)
• Professional membership fees for clinical staff
• Medical Indemnity cover
• A collaborative and supportive clinical environment with access to experienced peers and mentors
• A wide range of internal CPD opportunities tailored to occupational health practice
• 5 days of CPD leave per year

Health Partners are committed to transforming the way health and wellbeing services are delivered in the UK. As one of the UK's leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions, we work with organisations across a wide range of industries to support the physical and mental health of their employees. Our mission is simple: to empower people to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives.

With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, Health Partners combines clinical expertise with a personal, compassionate approach. Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including occupational health advisors, physicians, physiotherapists, and counsellors, delivers tailored, evidence-based solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients and their workforce.

We pride ourselves on fostering long-term partnerships built on trust, professionalism, and results. Whether it's through workplace health assessments, proactive wellbeing initiatives, or mental health support, Health Partners is dedicated to making a real difference.

At the heart of Health Partners is a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. We believe in investing in our people and providing opportunities for growth, ensuring that our employees feel valued and inspired to deliver their best. By joining Health Partners, you'll become part of a dynamic team that's passionate about driving positive change in the workplace and beyond.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Health Partners are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Health Partners are extremely proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role, should this be a requirement for you.

We aim to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. We're proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Diversity and Inclusion forms an integral part of everything that we do, bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being yourself at work and delivering an outstanding service to everyone - regardless of difference.

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