At Health Partners, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions, supporting the physical and mental health of employees for organisations across diverse industries.
Role Outline
As an Occupational Health Physician at Health Partners, you will deliver expert medical advice and support to our clients, helping them manage employee health, safety, and well‑being in the workplace. From pre‑employment assessments and sickness absence management to ill‑health retirement and workplace health surveillance, you will provide clear, practical guidance that enables businesses to meet their occupational health responsibilities effectively. You will also advise insurers on disability and accident claims, support pension trustees in assessing ill‑health retirement cases, and where required, act as a professional witness in employment tribunals. You will ensure the highest standards of occupational health practice while maintaining accurate medical records and delivering an efficient, compliant service.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Act as an 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.
- Provide clinical advice as Medical Advisors to Pension Trustees on fitness for entry into pension schemes and on claims for early ill health retirement, and on reviews of existing claims.
- Utilise Health Partners’ internal medical records database and diary system to ensure clinical procedures are fulfilled.
- Attend client premises where necessary to provide clinic services or case management advice.
- Provide a variety of health surveillance services at Physician level and give reviews.
- Act as a professional witness for clients in judicial environments (e.g. Employment tribunal).
- Liaise with Administrators/Team Leaders regarding both client and patient queries.
What We Are Looking For
- DipOccMed qualification as a minimum requirement.
- Current GMC registration and licence to practise in the UK.
- Demonstrable experience within a similar role in the private sector for at least 2 years.
- Good understanding of employment law.
- Qualified to undertake HAVs testing; IRR/Asbestos qualification desired.
- Qualified to undertake rail work desired.
- Hands‑on knowledge of various aspects of health surveillance and screening.
- Knowledge of Outlook and Word essential; Excel and PowerPoint desired.
Location
Hybrid in Southampton
Hours
Part‑time and full‑time hours available (minimum 2 days per week)
Salary
Competitive
Company Benefits
- Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
- Contributory pension scheme up to 6%.
- Life assurance.
- Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- One day off for your birthday (non‑contractual benefit).
- Discounted gym membership.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Health cashback plan.
- Private Medical Insurance (Single Person).
- Annual fees paid for GMC.
- Wide range of Career Professional Development opportunities.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Health Partners are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and conduct selection on a fair and equal basis.
