Location: Durham Area, UK
Contract: Consultant / Contractor
We are seeking a GMC-registered Consultant Occupational Health Physician (MFOM/FFOM) with proven experience in Ill Health Retirement assessments, acting as an Independent Registered Medical Practitioner (IRMP), and undertaking Fire Service medicals.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced Occupational Health professional to provide senior clinical leadership, influence clinical standards, support complex case management, and drive quality and best practice across a multidisciplinary Occupational Health team.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Health services, supporting clinicians, managing complex cases, and contributing to the strategic development of the service.
- Provide senior clinical leadership and oversight across the Occupational Health service.
- Manage complex, sensitive, and potentially litigious Occupational Health cases.
- Ensure consistency and quality of medical advice through clinical audits, governance processes, and quality reviews.
- Support the onboarding, validation, and development of Occupational Health clinicians.
- Provide expert guidance on Occupational Health legislation, HSE guidance, and medical standards.
- Undertake Ill Health Retirement assessments and provide pension-related medical advice.
- Act as an Independent Registered Medical Practitioner (IRMP).
- Conduct Fire Service medical assessments.
- Deliver consultations via telephone, video, and face-to-face appointments as required.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders to support operational and strategic objectives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and service development.
- GMC-registered Medical Practitioner with a licence to practise.
- Accredited qualification in Occupational Health.
- MFOM or FFOM qualification.
- Significant experience in a senior or consultant-level Occupational Health role.
- Experience conducting Ill Health Retirement assessments.
- Experience acting as an Independent Registered Medical Practitioner (IRMP).
- Experience undertaking Fire Service medicals.
- Strong background in clinical governance, audits, and quality assurance.
- Proven experience managing complex Occupational Health cases.
- Experience mentoring, supporting, and developing Occupational Health clinicians.
- Excellent understanding of Occupational Health legislation, best practice, and medical standards.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capability.
- Ability to influence senior decision-makers and build trusted relationships.
- High level of IT literacy.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.
- Strong attention to detail and clinical excellence.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding Occupational Health services.
- A senior leadership position with significant clinical influence.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Opportunity to shape clinical standards and service delivery.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
If you are an experienced Occupational Health Physician looking to make a meaningful impact through clinical leadership, governance excellence, and specialist Occupational Health expertise, we would love to hear from you.
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