Occupational Health Physician (Rail Industry)

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.

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We are looking for an Occupational Health Physician to join our specialist rail occupational health team, working with a dedicated base of rail industry clients.

Whether you already have rail experience or are an OH physician looking to move into one of the most rewarding safety-critical sectors, we would like to hear from you. If you have no rail experience and are an experienced OH physician with a genuine interest in safety-critical work, we will support you to develop your knowledge of the rail environment. We provide structured, role-specific training for OH physicians who are new to the rail sector, with senior clinical support available throughout, so you can move into the sector with confidence.

The role

You will provide expert medical advice on fitness for work and workplace health by

• Assessing and advising on medical fitness for safety-critical and safety-related roles, in line with relevant railway standards
• Providing clear, evidence-based opinions to managers, HR and employees on fitness for work, adjustments, redeployment and sickness absence
• Leading on complex case management, including mental health, musculoskeletal conditions, long-term conditions and return-to-work planning
• Contributing to health surveillance programmes, such as noise, vibration and fatigue management, and advising on exposure to workplace hazards
• Supporting fitness-for-work decisions following incidents or safety events
• Working with a multidisciplinary team of occupational health nurses, technicians and administrators, and providing clinical leadership and guidance
• Promoting health and wellbeing initiatives and advising senior leaders on workforce health risks and trends
• Contributing to clinical governance, audit and service improvement

About you

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DOccMed) as a minimum; we also welcome applications from those holding AFOM, MFOM or FFOM.
• Experience of making fitness-for-work decisions and writing clear, defensible reports
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex medical issues to non-clinical audiences
• Sound clinical judgement and a commitment to ethical, impartial practice
• Ideally you will hold an ORR certificate, support can be given to those looking to gain this accreditation

Desirable

• Experience of safety-critical medicals, ideally in rail, aviation, maritime, energy or other safety-critical sector
• Knowledge of railway medical standards and safety-critical work requirements
• Experience of health surveillance programmes and workplace risk assessment

Location

Onsite / hybrid / remote

Working from abroad is not allowed and will not be considered for this role. Applicants must ensure they are able to legally work and reside in the UK and must be available to work during UK working hours.

Hours

Full-time / Part-time, hours (Minimum 3 days a week)

Salary

competitive dependent on experience, plus a salary supplement for onsite roles

What we offer

We value the people who work with us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect this.

Our current benefits package is

• Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience, plus a salary supplement for onsite roles
• 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
• Health cashback plan
• Private Medical Insurance (Single Person)
• Professional membership fees for clinical staff
• Medical indemnity cover
• Structured, role-specific rail training for OH physicians new to the sector, with senior clinical support throughout
• Wide range of internal CPD Opportunities
• 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.