Occupational Health Physician - Porton Down
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £85,000 to £135,000 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Salisbury, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| 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: Hybrid- Minimum of 3 days a week.
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
As an Occupational Health Physician at Porton Down, you will play a crucial part in supporting employees who work with chemical, biological, and radiological materials. In this highly specialist environment, you will be responsible for delivering expert clinical assessments and providing ongoing health surveillance for staff who may be exposed to substances that could cause harm. A core part of the role involves reviewing blood test results and comparing these against previous baselines to monitor any changes in health status.
You will oversee and advise on accidental exposure cases, offer reassurance and support to affected employees, and guide managers on an individual's fitness to continue working in these specialist areas. As a key member of the emergency response team, you may also be required to support onsite incidents and oversee the use of antidotes or medications following any exposure events.
The role includes working closely with the “support2ops” team, assessing staff who travel globally to ensure they are medically fit for deployment. You will contribute to safety-critical assessments for employees who handle chemical and biological weapons, ensuring strict compliance with health and safety standards.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary occupational health team and will collaborate with OH professionals, the chief medical director, and specialist departments across the organisation. Given the nature of the work carried out at Porton Down including research involving chemical agents, biological materials, defence countermeasures, and animal testing
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.
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: Hybrid- Minimum of 3 days a week.
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
As an Occupational Health Physician at Porton Down, you will play a crucial part in supporting employees who work with chemical, biological, and radiological materials. In this highly specialist environment, you will be responsible for delivering expert clinical assessments and providing ongoing health surveillance for staff who may be exposed to substances that could cause harm. A core part of the role involves reviewing blood test results and comparing these against previous baselines to monitor any changes in health status.
You will oversee and advise on accidental exposure cases, offer reassurance and support to affected employees, and guide managers on an individual's fitness to continue working in these specialist areas. As a key member of the emergency response team, you may also be required to support onsite incidents and oversee the use of antidotes or medications following any exposure events.
The role includes working closely with the “support2ops” team, assessing staff who travel globally to ensure they are medically fit for deployment. You will contribute to safety-critical assessments for employees who handle chemical and biological weapons, ensuring strict compliance with health and safety standards.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary occupational health team and will collaborate with OH professionals, the chief medical director, and specialist departments across the organisation. Given the nature of the work carried out at Porton Down including research involving chemical agents, biological materials, defence countermeasures, and animal testing
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.
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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