JOB TITLE 

Occupational Health Physician

MAIN OBJECTIVES 

• The delivery of the Occupational Health Services to Medigold clients and to ensure that the provision of the occupational health advice is, at all times, of the highest standard.
• To act as an ambassador and promote the Occupational Health services available.
• To ensure standards of best practice and standardisation of systems.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Act as Corporate Medical Advisor/Occupational Health Physician to private & public sector organisations nationwide, dealing with occupational health issues for employers from pre-employment through sickness and absence management to ill health retirement.
• Provide medical advice on disability to client insurance companies for claims of long term disability and accident claims.
• To provide clinical advice as Medical Advisors to Pension Trustees on fitness for entry into pension schemes and on claims for early ill health retirement. Also to provide reviews on existing claims.
• Utilise Medigold’s internal medical records database and diary system to ensure that the clinical procedures are fulfilled.
• Attend client premises where necessary to provide clinic services or case management advice.

• To provide a variety health surveillance services at Physician level and provide reviews
• To act as a professional witness for clients in judicial environments (e.g. Employment tribunal).
• Liaise with Administrators/Team Leader’s regarding both client and patient queries.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILIES & ACCOUNTABILITES 

• Understand, demonstrate, and promote the Company’s Genetic Code
• Assist with induction and training of new employees
• Manage confidential data in line with the UK GDPR
• General Office Duties
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to continuously improve the Customer & Employee Experience
• Assist with colleagues work during absences
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required
• Any other request made by a Manager or Director
• To comply with Data Protection Legislation and Information Security requirements, such as ISO 27001.
• To ensure commitment to impartiality, confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of information.
• Adhering to policy, procedure, regulatory, customer and standard requirements relating to quality, information security and environmental management systems

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE

• MFOM qualification is the minimum.
• Current GMC registration.
• Current MDU restriction
• Demonstrable experience within a similar role within the private sector for at least 2 years.
• Good understanding of employment law
• Qualified to undertake HAVs testing is essential and IRR/Asbestos qualified would be desired.
• Qualified to undertake rail work is desired.
• “Hands on” knowledge of various aspects of health surveillance and screening
• Knowledge of Outlook and Word is essential and knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is desired.
• Full UK driving license.

CORE SKILLS

MFOM /AFOM Qualification

Good telephone manner

Confident in dictation of medical reports

Proficient IT skills

Organisational skills

Good Interpersonal skills

Exemplary communication skills

Flexible in approach

Confident presentation skills

Understanding of work related health hazards

Knowledge of health and safety and employment law

Able to undertake risk assessments