Occupational Health Physician - Folkestone

Location Folkestone
Discipline: Occupational Health Physician
Job type: Part Time
Salary: £Up to £110k (Pro rata) + Excellent Benefits
Contact name: Charlie Deanus

Contact email: charlie@ohmedical.co.uk
Job ref: CD2912
Published: about 12 hours ago
Startdate: ASAP

​Are you an experienced Occupational Health Physician looking for a varied, safety-critical role where your expertise will directly impact workforce health, safety, and wellbeing?

We’re working with a leading transport organisation to find a dedicated Occupational Health Physician to join their in-house OH team. This is a key position, combining clinical excellence with strategic input to maintain compliance, promote wellbeing, and ensure employees are fit for safety-critical work.

About the Role

You’ll work closely with the Occupational Health Lead Nurse, the OH & Wellbeing Operations Manager, and other internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality OH services, provide expert medical advice, and support the continuous development of occupational health standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conduct safety-critical, pre-placement, and periodic medicals

  • Perform HAVS Tier 3 and 4 assessments and drug/alcohol screening

  • Manage complex case reviews, sickness absence, and return-to-work plans

  • Provide medical guidance on fitness for duty, workplace adjustments, and redeployment

  • Contribute to health promotion campaigns and wellbeing initiatives

  • Support audits, SEQOHS accreditation, and clinical governance processes

  • Mentor and provide guidance to OH team members and operational colleagues

  • Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and absence management reviews

What We’re Looking For

  • GMC-registered Occupational Health Physician

  • Minimum Diploma in Occupational Medicine (Dip Occ Med) – higher qualifications such as AFOM, MFOM, or FFOM welcomed

  • ORR Registered Doctor

  • Proven experience in a safety-critical environment, ideally within rail or transport

  • Strong knowledge of UK health & safety law, OH legislation, and SEQOHS standards

  • Skilled in clinical governance and confidential medical record keeping

  • Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid working (part remote, part on-site)

  • Competitive salary

  • ​​​​​​​Company sick pay

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Various bonus schemes

  • Professional development and CPD support

  • Work with a collaborative, multi-disciplinary OH team in a high-profile organisation

  • ​​​​​​​Please get in touch for a full list of benefits!

How To Apply:

Click Apply Now and send us an up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. Or for more information about this fantastic opportunity and to discuss it in confidence, please contact Charllie Deanus or The Team at 01582 235 500. Alternatively, you can email your CV to info@ohmedical.co.uk.

About OH Medical:

OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Health & Safety sectors. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both agency and permanent roles, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.