Job Title: Clinical Reviewer
Salary: £36,000 per annum based on full time equivalent
Location: Homebased
Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week/Part Time minimum 3 days per week
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.

We will be hiring multiple candidates for this position with start dates on the 15th January, 20th February and 31st March 2027. The recruitment process for this role will be on going.

Role Summary
The Clinical Review team plays an important role in supporting candidates through the recruitment process. The team will review Online Medical Questionnaires, Primary Healthcare Records, Family Origins Questionnaires and other relevant medical information to help establish whether a candidate has any medical conditions or issues that may prevent them from joining the Armed Forces.

As part of the role, there will also be an element of telephone cold calling and proactive contact with candidates. Where further information or clarification is needed, the team will speak with candidates by telephone or video consultation to understand their medical history and any conditions they have declared.

Using this information, the team will assess medical fitness against the medical standards of entry set by the Authority and determine whether the candidate can continue with the Armed Forces recruitment process.

The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail and be able to carefully review and interpret a range of medical information. They will also have strong communication skills, a professional and approachable manner, and the ability to handle sensitive information with care and confidentiality.

It's a varied and rewarding role that combines clinical review, communication and careful consideration of individual circumstances, helping to ensure candidates receive a fair and thorough assessment throughout their recruitment journey.

Main duties and Responsibilities:

• To review medical records against entry standards.
• To undertake remote telephone or video consultations.
• To work remotely or from a clinic.
• To take responsibility for the work basket to undertake assessments and reviews.
• To ensure that you keep up to date with any changes in Armed Forces medical standards for entry.
• To be able to work autonomously and to be a decision maker.
• To maintain professional practice and revalidation.
• Work as part of the wider Clinical Review team.
• To ensure the maintenance of medical records in line with Optima Health Medical Assessment policy.
• Participate in clinical audit.
• Participate in clinical supervision.
• Effectively record data in the medical records.
• Maintain statistical information for MI purposes.
• Work within the clinical policies and procedures.
• Some travel may be required for meetings and training.
• Conduct other ad hoc tasks commensurate with level of responsibility as requested.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required for the Role:

• Registered General Nurse registered with NMC or Health Professional Registered with HCPC.
• IT Literate, experience of working with Word Excel, Outlook and a medical software system.
• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to undertake remote clinical assessments.
• Robust clinical record keeping.
• Knowledge of data protection requirements.
• Reconciling Information: Ability to cross-reference different parts of the record (e.g., hospital discharge letters, lab results, GP notes) to ensure a complete picture.
• Ability to summarize findings, actions, and recommendations clearly for other clinicians or for audit purpose.
• Competencies - Inspires and influences, Strives for excellence, Customer focus.

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 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 smarter, 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.

All salaries are displayed as Full Time Equivalent (FTE)