Occupational Health Physician

Job description

About

About the role

We are currently seeking an Occupational Health Physician to join our client, a leading provider in the occupational health and wellbeing sector, located in Plymouth. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide expert medical advice and support to a diverse range of organisations, helping them manage employee health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace.

What you will do

• Act as an Occupational Health Physician for both private and public sector organisations, addressing occupational health issues from pre-employment to sickness absence management and ill health retirement.

• Provide medical advice on disability claims to client insurance companies.

• Offer clinical advice to Pension Trustees regarding fitness for pension schemes and early ill health retirement claims.

• Utilise internal medical records and diary systems to ensure clinical procedures are fulfilled.

• Attend client premises as necessary to provide clinic services or case management advice.

• Deliver various health surveillance services at Physician level.

• Act as a professional witness in judicial environments, such as employment tribunals.

• Liaise with Administrators and Team Leaders regarding client and patient queries.

What we are looking for

• DipOccMed qualification as a minimum requirement.

• Current GMC registration and licence to practise in the UK.

• At least 2 years of demonstrable experience in a similar role within the private sector.

• Good understanding of employment law.

• Qualified to undertake HAVs testing; IRR/Asbestos qualifications are desired.

• Desirable qualifications for rail work.

• Hands-on knowledge of health surveillance and screening.

• Proficient in Outlook and Word; knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is a plus.

Package

Our client offers a competitive salary, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, and a generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service. Additional benefits include a day off for your birthday, discounted gym membership, a cycle to work scheme, a health cashback plan, private medical insurance, and coverage for professional membership fees and GMC annual fees. There are also opportunities for career professional development.

How to apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply via the form on this page.

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