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Optima Health

Occupational Health Physician

Occupational Health Physician

IpswichOn-Site

Occupational Health Physician

Optima Health

Permanent
Full-Time
£85,000 - £140,000per annumFTE
Posted 1 week ago

Description

Job Title: Occupational Health Physician
Location: Onsite Ipswich/Norwich
Salary: £85,000 - £140,000 per annum + benefits (salary negotiable based on experience & qualifications)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday x40 hours per week (30 minute unpaid lunch break)

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who is passionate about occupational health and wants to play a key role in supporting employee wellbeing. You will join a supportive, collaborative team and receive ongoing professional development.

About the Role
As an Occupational Health Physician, you will deliver a comprehensive range of occupational health services, providing expert clinical advice to both employees and management teams.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Conducting Management Referrals and producing high-quality, evidence-based reports.
  • Delivering Fitness for Work Assessments and Medicals.
  • Undertaking Health Surveillance Assessments and advising on fitness to continue working in role.
  • Assessing and advising on Ill Health Retirement cases.
  • Conducting OEUK Medical Examinations.
  • Completing Post-Medevac Return to Work Assessments.
  • Managing complex case reviews, absence reviews, and case conferences.
  • Providing occupational health advice and guidance to management and employees.
  • Supporting clients with specialist occupational health requirements.

Essential Requirements
We're looking for a dedicated and experienced Occupational Health Physician who can demonstrate:
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise.
  • DOccMed (Diploma in Occupational Medicine) as a minimum.
  • OEUK Registered Doctor status.
  • Experience delivering Occupational Health services, including management referrals and fitness for work assessments.
  • Active participation in continuing professional development, appraisal, and revalidation processes.
  • Strong report writing and communication skills.
  • Experience managing complex occupational health cases.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Good IT literacy skills.
  • Authorised to work in the UK, we don't not offer sponsorship for this role

Additional Qualifications Welcome
Applications are encouraged from physicians holding:
AFOM, MFOM or FFOM qualifications.
Previous experience within the Oil & Energy sector.

Desirable (Not Essential)
Tier 4 HAVS Certification/Training.
HSE Appointed Doctor status for:
Asbestos Medical Surveillance
Lead Medical Surveillance
Ionising Radiation Medicals

Our Values & Benefits
  • We pay your auto-enrolment pension contribution of 8%, you can also make enhanced contributions which are matched up to a further 5%
  • 33 days annual leave including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (FTE)
  • Life insurance scheme valued at 4x your annual salary
  • Income protection
  • Health Cash Plan Scheme, which covers you for things like Opticians, Dental Treatment and even Physio if needed!
  • Perkbox membership with amazing discounts on things like food and drink, retail and days out, all through our rewards scheme
  • Long service rewards
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Access to a 24/7 EAP Counselling line and a 24/7 GP line and wellness support
  • Support with training and development
  • Group Income Protection

Please note that all candidates must be willing to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status. We believe everyone should have the same opportunities for employment and promotion based on their ability, qualifications and suitability for the work.
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Optima Health

Leading UK provider of occupational health and wellbeing services for organisations

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Work alongside over 800 clinicians at the UK's leading occupational health provider, where clinical excellence meets digital innovation. Shape the future of workplace health with real autonomy, continuous development, and meaningful impact.

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Optima Health

Private Healthcare

Work alongside over 800 clinicians at the UK's leading occupational health provider, where clinical excellence meets digital innovation. Shape the future of workplace health with real autonomy, continuous development, and meaningful impact.

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