Job Title: Occupational Health Physician
Location: Birmingham / Hybrid working
Salary: up to £135,000 (FTE) per annum depending on experience
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time or Part Time 22.5 - 37.5 hours per week between Monday to Friday (8-4/9-5/0830-1630)

Right to live and work in the UK is required for this role

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 for generations, and we continue to evolve with innovative, practical solutions that make a real difference.

At the heart of our story are our people. We bring together like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving workplace health and wellbeing and delivering meaningful support to the organisations we work with across the UK.

When you join Optima Health, you become part of something bigger. We invest in our people/you through structured induction, ongoing training and tailored career development, helping you build the skills and experience to grow your career.

Together, we live our values:

One Team – There are no barriers in our business. We trust each other and work together as one team to deliver what our clients need. We all have a part to play in our future, and everyone's contribution is important and valued.

Doing the Right Thing – We operate to the highest standards. Success is underpinned by honesty and integrity, and by doing what we say we will do. We care about the impact of our work on our people, our clients, their employees, society, and the world we live in. Caring for our colleagues' wellbeing and respecting their time, energy and balance is fundamental to this value.

Shaping Tomorrow – We are always looking for ways to improve and innovate. We train, support and empower future leaders, invest in market-leading propositions and use technology to advance service and clinical outcomes. We evolve how we work - embracing smater, more flexible approaches that help our people thrive both professionally and personally.

Never Too Big to Care – We always retain a client-first approach. Every client, and every one of their employees that we support, matters. We work in partnership to optimise workplace health and wellbeing, sharing in the benefits of growing together

Role Summary
We are looking for an Occupational Health Physician (OHP) to join our team supporting customers across the West Midlands. The role combines home working with onsite delivery when required.

We welcome applications from doctors with previous Occupational Health experience, as well as doctors who have completed a Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DipOccMed) and are looking to develop their career in Occupational Health.

You will be required to carry out:

• 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

For doctors who are new to Occupational Health, we provide the training and support needed to develop your skills and confidence in the role. You will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support as you build your practical Occupational Health experience, allowing you to apply your DipOccMed knowledge in a clinical setting.

We are therefore keen to hear from doctors who have completed their DipOccMed and have a genuine interest in pursuing a career as an Occupational Health Physician, even if you have not yet gained hands-on Occupational Health experience.

A full job description can be found at the bottom of this advert.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Diploma in Occupational Medicine (Dip Occ Med) or AFOM/MFOM
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• A Medical Practitioner who has, since full registration, consolidated their skills and continued their medical education in line with the requirements for Revalidation.

What Can We Offer You?

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• 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

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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All salaries are displayed as Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

Documents

• JD0069 Occupational Physician.pdf (112.62 KB) - Apply through our website