Occupational Health Physician

Job title: Occupational Health Physician

Salary: £90,000 - £120,000 FTE (pro rata should few days be used)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week – Minimum of 3 days per week

Location: This is a peripatetic role based in North West England

Latus Group

• Latus Group is one of the UK's leading occupational health and wellbeing providers, proud to be the 3rd largest in the UK. As a fast-growing and ambitious organisation. We are driven by a passion for elevating employee wellness, enhancing workplace productivity and making a real impact on people and businesses nationwide.
• Combining innovation, expertise and a people-first approach, Latus is shaping the future of workplace health while creating exciting opportunities for talented individuals to grow and thrive as part of our journey.

The Role

• The role would be a mixture of peripatetic travel and home based work. We would welcome applications from experienced OHP’s across the UK.
• The post holder will contribute to our Occupational Health and Well-being Service and play a key role in the ongoing development of our company and service provision for clients.

General Responsibilities

• Completing case management
• Appointed Doctor medicals (training will be provided if not already appointed)
• HAVS Tier 4 assessments (training will be provided if required)
• Assess the fitness of workers for specific tasks, ensuring a satisfactory fit between person and job, recommending suitable adjustments to enable a person to undertake the work they have been selected to perform safely and effectively, considering any health issues or disabilities they may have.
• Monitor the health of workers who are potentially exposed to hazards at work through health surveillance programmes.
• Advise employees and employers regarding work-related health issues.
• Work with employers to promote best practice in physical and mental health in the workplace to help prevent sick leave.

Skills & Experience Required

• Hold a valid GMC Registration.
• Must be at least a diploma holder in Occupational Health.
• Experience working within an Occupational Health role in public and private sectors.
• Experience dealing with complex case management and providing advice in relation to work on health and health on work.
• Possess good clinical diagnostic skills and understand the appropriate treatment practices.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Have good people skills and the ability to build relationships with our clients and their employees.
• Be self-confident and well organised in their daily workings.

Why Join Latus Group?

• Bupa  – This is where you can opt in to benefit from the cashplan. Claim money back for things like optical or dental treatment.  
• Pension: Now
• Birthday off Benefit
• Life Assurance 
• Yodha APP – Health and Wellbeing app that has same day GP and counselling sessions, physio guidance and retails gift card discounts. 
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) through our provider Vitality. Vitality is a private medical insurance provider in the event you require support for a health condition or need to see a GP.  
• Support CPD and training days.