Occupational Health Physician
| Posting date: | 09 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £100,000 to £135,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 November 2025 |
| Location: | Porton Down, Salisbury |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Optima Health |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1879 |
Summary
Job Title: Occupational Health Physician
Location: Salisbury
Salary: up to £135,000 per annum + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time or Part time– Monday to Friday
Right to live and work in the UK is required for this role along with high level security vetting
About Us
Optima Health are the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Our heritage can be traced back to 1947 where we were pioneers in the provision of Occupational Health and have led the way ever since, bringing new and innovative solutions to employers across the UK. We can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. We work with over two thousand businesses, in various industries, and our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.
Optima Health not only provide an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey. We are committed to making this a really great place to work, so together, we live by our values; We are one team, we do the right thing, we are shaping tomorrow, and we are never too big to care.
Role Summary
We are seeking an Occupational Health Physician to join our team. This site based role involves working closely with our client in the defence sector, conducting both face to face assessments and remote consultations. There is a minimum requirement to work onsite 3 days per week.
You will be required to carry out:
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
Who Are We Looking For?
Diploma in Occupational Medicine (Dip Occ Med) or AFOM/MFOM
Previous experience as an Occupational Health Physician (OHP) with a minimum of 6 months experience
A Medical Practitioner who has, since full registration, consolidated their skills and continued their medical education in line with the requirements of continuing medical education/continuing professional development
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Good understanding of the role and implications of clinical governance
What Can We Offer You?
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Buy and sell holiday scheme
Pension scheme
Health Cash Plan
Career progression opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Eye care test vouchers
Flu vaccination scheme
Employee discount scheme
Life assurance
Professional registrations fees paid
Clinical Training Academy
This is a fantastic time to join the market-leading Occupational Health Provider in the UK, where we are experiencing exceptional growth, and countless progression and development opportunities are arising with that growth. Are you up for the challenge?
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.
Location: Salisbury
Salary: up to £135,000 per annum + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time or Part time– Monday to Friday
Right to live and work in the UK is required for this role along with high level security vetting
About Us
Optima Health are the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Our heritage can be traced back to 1947 where we were pioneers in the provision of Occupational Health and have led the way ever since, bringing new and innovative solutions to employers across the UK. We can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. We work with over two thousand businesses, in various industries, and our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.
Optima Health not only provide an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey. We are committed to making this a really great place to work, so together, we live by our values; We are one team, we do the right thing, we are shaping tomorrow, and we are never too big to care.
Role Summary
We are seeking an Occupational Health Physician to join our team. This site based role involves working closely with our client in the defence sector, conducting both face to face assessments and remote consultations. There is a minimum requirement to work onsite 3 days per week.
You will be required to carry out:
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
Who Are We Looking For?
Diploma in Occupational Medicine (Dip Occ Med) or AFOM/MFOM
Previous experience as an Occupational Health Physician (OHP) with a minimum of 6 months experience
A Medical Practitioner who has, since full registration, consolidated their skills and continued their medical education in line with the requirements of continuing medical education/continuing professional development
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Good understanding of the role and implications of clinical governance
What Can We Offer You?
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Buy and sell holiday scheme
Pension scheme
Health Cash Plan
Career progression opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Eye care test vouchers
Flu vaccination scheme
Employee discount scheme
Life assurance
Professional registrations fees paid
Clinical Training Academy
This is a fantastic time to join the market-leading Occupational Health Provider in the UK, where we are experiencing exceptional growth, and countless progression and development opportunities are arising with that growth. Are you up for the challenge?
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.
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