Occupational Health Physician - Appeals Chair

At Health Partners, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions. We partner with organisations across diverse industries, helping them to support the physical and mental health of their employees.

Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is subject to change and the advert may close earlier if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

Ref: JOB7275

Your Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to be an active part of the board at medical appeal hearings in accordance with the requirements of the applicable Pensions and Injury Benefit Regulations. We are seeking an experienced professional with strong leadership skills and a meticulous approach to procedural order to oversee police and fire medical appeal hearings, ensuring fair and impartial outcomes in line with Pensions and Injury Benefit Regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

As Chairperson, you will:

• Conduct medical appeal hearings in accordance with the applicable regulations.
• Ensure all information and evidence provided by the appellant and authority is thoroughly considered.
• Oversee the board's review of medical evidence, including findings from medical examinations conducted during the hearing.
• Guide the board in reaching a fair and reasoned decision.
• Ensure the board’s decision is not disclosed on the day of the hearing.
• Draft, review, and finalise the board report, ensuring it includes a clear decision and rationale.
  Share the finalised board report with all parties within 15 working days of the hearing (unless additional medical evidence is required).
• Provide timely guidance to the administrative team to support hearing arrangements, appeal management, and report production

What We’re Looking For:

• Has exceptional organisational and leadership skills.
• GMC Registered
• Can ensure procedural fairness and impartiality throughout the hearing process.
• Possesses strong analytical abilities to evaluate complex medical and procedural information.
• Is an effective communicator, capable of producing clear and detailed reports.
• Is able to work collaboratively with board members and administrative teams.

Location:

Homebased an UK travel to hearings

Hours;

We are able to offer full or part time hours (minimum 3 days a week)

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package:
• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
• Life assurance
• Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Have a day off for your Birthday (non-contractual benefit)
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cashback plan
• Private Medical Insurance (Single Person)
• Professional membership fees for clinical staff
• Medical Indemnity cover
• A collaborative and supportive clinical environment with access to experienced peers and mentors
• Opportunity to work across a wide range of industries and organisations
• Comprehensive professional development, including:
  A wide range of internal CPD opportunities tailored to occupational health practice
  5 days of CPD leave per year (pro rata)

About Health Partners

Health Partners are committed to transforming the way health and wellbeing services are delivered in the UK. As one of the UK’s leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions, we work with organisations across a wide range of industries to support the physical and mental health of their employees. Our mission is simple: to empower people to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives.

With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, Health Partners combines clinical expertise with a personal, compassionate approach. Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including occupational health advisors, physicians, physiotherapists, and counsellors, delivers tailored, evidence-based solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients and their workforce.

We pride ourselves on fostering long-term partnerships built on trust, professionalism, and results. Whether it’s through workplace health assessments, proactive wellbeing initiatives, or mental health support, Health Partners is dedicated to making a real difference.

At the heart of Health Partners is a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. We believe in investing in our people and providing opportunities for growth, ensuring that our employees feel valued and inspired to deliver their best. By joining Health Partners, you’ll become part of a dynamic team that’s passionate about driving positive change in the workplace and beyond.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of health and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can build healthier futures.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Health Partners are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Health Partners are extremely proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role, should this be a requirement for you.

We aim to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. We’re proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Diversity and Inclusion forms an integral part of everything that we do, bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being yourself at work and delivering an outstanding service to everyone – regardless of difference.

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