About the role
Our client, a leading provider in the occupational health and wellbeing sector, is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Physician to join their team in Gateshead. This hybrid role offers flexible working, with a minimum commitment of two days per week and the opportunity to work up to full-time hours, depending on your availability. It provides an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on employee health and safety across various industries.
What you will do
- Provide expert medical advice to both private and public sector organisations on occupational health issues, from pre-employment assessments to sickness absence management and ill health retirement.
- Advise insurers on disability claims and support pension trustees in assessing fitness for pension schemes and ill health retirement cases.
- Utilise internal medical records systems to maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with clinical procedures.
- Offer health surveillance services and act as a professional witness in judicial environments, such as employment tribunals.
- Collaborate with administrators and team leaders to address client and patient queries effectively.
What we are looking for
- DipOccMed qualification is essential.
- Current GMC registration and licence to practise in the UK.
- A minimum of 2 years' demonstrable experience in a similar role within the private sector.
- Strong understanding of employment law.
- Qualifications in HAVS testing are essential; IRR/Asbestos qualifications are desirable.
- Experience with rail work is a plus.
- Proficient in Outlook and Word; knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is advantageous.
Package
Our client offers a competitive salary, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, and a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days plus bank holidays. 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.
How to apply
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to discuss the available working pattern, please apply via the form on this page. We encourage early applications as the closing date for this vacancy may change.