Occupational Health Physician

Optima Health PLC; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 135,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Birmingham seeks an Occupational Health Physician for a hybrid role. The position involves consulting, sickness absence management, and health surveillance. Ideal candidates will hold a Diploma in Occupational Medicine, be GMC registered, and continue medical education. Offering up to £135,000 annually for part-time work with excellent benefits, including a pension scheme and CPD days.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme

5 days paid CPD annually

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Medical practitioner with consolidated skills since registration.
• Experience in occupational health preferred.
• Commitment to Revalidation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone and face-to-face consultations.
• Manage sickness absence.
• Provide ill-health retirement advice.
• Conduct health surveillance.

Skills

Diploma in Occupational Medicine

Full registration with the GMC

Continued medical education

Education

Diploma in Occupational Medicine (Dip Occ Med) or AFOM/MFOM

Job description

Occupational Health Physician

Location: Birmingham / Hybrid working

Salary: up to £135,000 (FTE) per annum depending on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part time – 3 days per week

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

About Us

Optima Health is the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we provide clinical expertise and tailored solutions to over two thousand businesses, supporting the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Health Physician to join our team in a hybrid role, supporting clients across Birmingham. The position includes both on‑site service delivery and home‑based work.

You Will Be Required To Carry Out

• Conducting 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

This position is also ideal for a Doctor who has completed their Diploma in Occupational Medicine and wishes to transition into the Occupational Health sector. Through our mentorship programme, you will receive full training and one‑to‑one support during your first year.

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, plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• 5 days paid CPD annually
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Professional registration fees paid
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care test vouchers
• Flu vaccination scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Life assurance
• Career progression opportunities
• Clinical Training Academy

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.