Occupational Health Physician - Chief Medical Officer

Occupational Health Physician - Chief Medical Officer
Occupational Health Houghton Le Spring Permanent Aug 11, 2026

• Chief Medical Officer (Occupational Health)
• Remote Role | 1 Day Per Month On-Site | Competitive Day Rate

Are you an experienced Occupational Health Physician looking for a strategic leadership opportunity with flexibility, influence, and the ability to shape clinical excellence?

We are seeking a highly credible and experienced

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide clinical leadership across a well-established Occupational Health service. This is a predominantly remote position, requiring attendance in

Houghton-le-Spring once per month , offering an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact while maintaining flexibility.

The Opportunity

As Chief Medical Officer, you will play a pivotal role in providing clinical direction, governance, and expert guidance across our Occupational Health operations.

Working closely with the Head of Occupational Health Operations, you will ensure services are delivered to the highest clinical standards and in line with industry best practice.

This is an influential appointment for a senior Occupational Health professional who enjoys supporting clinicians, driving quality, and contributing to service development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership and advice across the Occupational Health function.
• Undertake clinical work to the highest professional standards when required.
• Support quality assurance through clinical audits, peer reviews, and report assessments.
• Provide guidance on clinical queries, complaints, and complex case management.
• Contribute clinical expertise during tender processes and service design discussions.
• Support and actively participate in clinical governance activities.
• Review clinical trends and audit findings to improve service quality and consistency.
• Help develop policies, procedures, and best-practice frameworks.
• Provide education, mentoring, and professional support to Occupational Health colleagues.
• Remain up to date with legislative, regulatory, and professional changes affecting Occupational Health practice.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess

Essential Qualifications

• Full GMC registration.
• MFOM, AFOM, or equivalent Occupational Health qualification.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and quality assurance frameworks.
• Sound knowledge of GDPR, Data Protection, and Information Governance requirements.

Experience

• Significant experience across a broad range of Occupational Health settings.
• Strong report-writing and clinical assessment skills.
• Experience conducting clinical audits and quality reviews.
• Excellent knowledge of Occupational Health legislation, HSE guidance, and associated regulations.
• Experience providing senior clinical advice and guidance to multidisciplinary teams.
• Personal Attributes
• A credible and respected clinical leader with natural gravitas.
• Strong communicator with exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Confident in managing differing professional opinions and reaching balanced outcomes.
• Passionate about quality improvement, education, and clinical excellence.
• Organised, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
• Committed to supporting and developing colleagues.

What's on Offer?

• Highly competitive day rate
• Predominantly remote working
• Just one on-site visit per month in Houghton-le-Spring
• Opportunity to influence and shape Occupational Health strategy and governance
• Work alongside an experienced and collaborative leadership team

If you are an accomplished Occupational Health Physician looking for a flexible senior leadership opportunity where your expertise will directly influence clinical excellence and service delivery, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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