Job Title: Occupational Health Physician
Location: Salisbury
Salary: up to £135,000 per annum + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Hybrid- Minimum of 3 days a week. 

Right to live and work in the UK is required for this role along with high level security vetting

About Us 

Optima Health is the UK's largest provider of Occupational Health and wellbeing services, supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we have been helping employers create healthier, high-performing workplaces for generations, and we continue to evolve with innovative, practical solutions that make a real difference.

At the heart of our story are our people. We bring together like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving workplace health and wellbeing and delivering meaningful support to the organisations we work with across the UK.

When you join Optima Health, you become part of something bigger. We invest in our people/you through structured induction, ongoing training and tailored career development, helping you build the skills and experience to grow your career.

Together, we live our values:

One Team – There are no barriers in our business. We trust each other and work together as one team to deliver what our clients need. We all have a part to play in our future, and everyone's contribution is important and valued.

Doing the Right Thing – We operate to the highest standards. Success is underpinned by honesty and integrity, and by doing what we say we will do. We care about the impact of our work on our people, our clients, their employees, society, and the world we live in. Caring for our colleagues' wellbeing and respecting their time, energy and balance is fundamental to this value.

Shaping Tomorrow – We are always looking for ways to improve and innovate. We train, support and empower future leaders, invest in market-leading propositions and use technology to advance service and clinical outcomes. We evolve how we work - embracing smater, more flexible approaches that help our people thrive both professionally and personally.

Never Too Big to Care – We always retain a client-first approach. Every client, and every one of their employees that we support, matters. We work in partnership to optimise workplace health and wellbeing, sharing in the benefits of growing together

Role Summary

As an Occupational Health Physician at Porton Down, you will play a crucial part in supporting employees who work with chemical, biological, and radiological materials. In this highly specialist environment, you will be responsible for delivering expert clinical assessments and providing ongoing health surveillance for staff who may be exposed to substances that could cause harm. A core part of the role involves reviewing blood test results and comparing these against previous baselines to monitor any changes in health status.

You will oversee and advise on accidental exposure cases, offer reassurance and support to affected employees, and guide managers on an individual's fitness to continue working in these specialist areas. As a key member of the emergency response team, you may also be required to support onsite incidents and oversee the use of antidotes or medications following any exposure events.

The role includes working closely with the “support2ops” team, assessing staff who travel globally to ensure they are medically fit for deployment. You will contribute to safety-critical assessments for employees who handle chemical and biological weapons, ensuring strict compliance with health and safety standards.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary occupational health team and will collaborate with OH professionals, the chief medical director, and specialist departments across the organisation. Given the nature of the work carried out at Porton Down including research involving chemical agents, biological materials, defence countermeasures, and animal testing

Who Are We Looking For?

• Diploma in Occupational Medicine (Dip Occ Med) or AFOM/MFOM
• Previous experience as an Occupational Health Physician (OHP) with a minimum of 6 months experience
• A Medical Practitioner who has, since full registration, consolidated their skills and continued their medical education in line with the requirements of continuing medical education/continuing professional development
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Good understanding of the role and implications of clinical governance

What Can We Offer You?

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Volunteer Days
• YuLife Employee Benefits Platform
• Save As You Earn Scheme
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Flu Vaccination Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Clinical Training Academy
• Paid CPD Days
• Professional Registration Fees Paid
• RAVE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Right to Request Flexible Working From Day 1

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

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