Job Title: Medical Doctor - Armed Forces Recruitment
Salary: £80,000 per annum based on full time equivalent
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Norwich NR7

Role Summary
A new, combined Armed Forces Recruitment Service (AFRS) will launch in 2027, replacing the individual schemes run by the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force. Optima Health Medical Assessments will conduct the new Tri-Service medical assessment, a single medical process for entry to all three services. As a Medical Doctor, you will assess candidates through comprehensive one-to-one clinical assessment and examinations.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Pre-Service Medical Assessments (PSMA) in line with MOD guidelines and JSP 950.
• Assess candidates' physical and mental fitness for Entry into Armed Forces Phase 1 Training.
• Review medical histories, records and supporting evidence, referring complex cases when required.
• Make clear, fair and evidence-based clinical decisions on candidate fitness.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and reports.
• Communicate assessment outcomes clearly and sensitively to candidates.
• Work collaboratively with Lead Doctors, clinical and administrative teams.
• Maintain knowledge of MOD medical standards, GMC Good Medical Practice and clinical governance.
• Participate in audit, CPD, mandatory training and quality improvement activities.
• Follow all safeguarding, infection control, data protection and health & safety requirements.
• Escalate complex or borderline cases appropriately and support continuous improvement.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required
Essential:

• GMC-registered Doctor with a current licence to practise.
• Experience in general medical examinations, reviewing clinical histories and medical records.
• Understanding of functional assessment and occupational health principles.
• Excellent communication, clinical judgement and documentation skills.
• Confident using electronic medical record systems.
• Commitment to GMC appraisal, revalidation and CPD.

Desirable:

• Experience in occupational medicine, GP, emergency or military medicine.
• Knowledge of MOD medical standards or Armed Forces recruitment.
• Experience conducting structured medical assessments.

What Can We Offer You?

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Volunteer Days
• YuLife Employee Benefits Platform
• Save As You Earn Scheme
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Flu Vaccination Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Clinical Training Academy
• Paid CPD Days
• Professional Registration Fees Paid
• RAVE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Right to Request Flexible Working From Day 1

About Us
Optima Health is the UK's largest provider of Occupational Health and wellbeing services, supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we have been helping employers create healthier, high-performing workplaces.

Right to live and work in the UK without any restrictions is required for this role. Successful candidates will be required to undergo BPSS security clearance.

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