Occupational Health Physician

Optima Health (OH&W); eMakhazeni (Belfast); Hybrid; ZAR 2 634 000 - 2 964 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in South Africa seeks an experienced Occupational Health Physician for a hybrid role. The position involves face-to-face and telephone consultations, as well as managing sickness absence. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Occupational Medicine and be registered with the General Medical Council. The role offers competitive annual leave, health cash plans, and opportunities for career progression. Join us to be part of an inclusive team dedicated to improving workforce health and wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as an Occupational Health Physician.
• Continuing medical education and professional development required.
• Good understanding of clinical governance impacts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct both telephone and face-to-face consultations.
• Manage sickness absence and case performance.
• Provide ill-health retirement advice.

Skills

Occupational Medicine

Sickness absence management

Health surveillance

Education

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

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Job description

Occupational Health Physician

Location: Belfast / Hybrid working

Salary: up to £135,000 per annum depending on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time or Part time – minimum 3 days per week

Requirements: Right to live and work in the UK is required for this role along with high level security vetting

About Us

Optima Health are the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Our heritage can be traced back to 1947 where we 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. We can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. We work with over two thousand businesses, in various industries, and our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

Optima Health not only provide an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey. We are committed to making this a really great place to work, so together, we live by our values; We are one team, we do the right thing, we are shaping tomorrow, and we are never too big to care.

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Health Physician to join our team. This role is a hybrid role and there is a requirement to support a mix of clients in the Belfast region. There is a requirement for onsite 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 survelliance
• HAVs Tier 4 assessments

Who Are We 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

What Can We Offer You?

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care test vouchers
• Flu vaccination scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Life assurance
• Professional registrations fees paid
• Clinical Training Academy

This is a fantastic time to join the market-leading Occupational Health Provider in the UK, where we are experiencing exceptional growth, and countless progression and development opportunities are arising with that growth. Are you up for the challenge?

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

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