Consultant OHP Physician

Job title: Consultant OHP Physician
Employer: ExamWorks UK
Category: Occupational Health
Location: Durham
Postcode: DH4 5RA

Consultant Occupational Health Physician (MFOM/FFOM)

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential Requirements

• 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.

Skills & Attributes

• 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.

What We Offer

• 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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