Occupational Health Physician

This role delivers expert Occupational Health services to support railway safety, workforce wellbeing, and regulatory compliance. As an experienced Occupational Health Physician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring employees are medically fit for safety-critical roles, helping to prevent workplace-related illness and injury, and promoting long-term health across a diverse rail workforce.You will be part of a dedicated clinical team, contributing to the delivery of a high-quality Occupational Health service. This includes providing specialist medical advice and support to employees, managers, and key stakeholders.The Occupational Health Department is central to maintaining employee health and fitness for work through comprehensive services such as pre-employment assessments, routine health screenings, and management referral medicals, all delivered in line with established clinical standards. Beyond these core functions, the department actively promotes wellbeing through expert guidance and targeted health campaigns, fostering a resilient and healthy workforce.

Conduct statutory and company-required medicals, including:Safety-critical medicals

Pre-placement and fitness-for-work assessments

Periodic and follow-up safety-critical reviews

HAVS Tier 3 and 4 assessments

Drug and alcohol screening

Manage complex clinical cases involving fitness for duty, sickness absence, rehabilitation, and return-to-work planning

Ensure all services comply with RSSB guidance, ORR requirements, and SEQOHS accreditation standards

Support internal audits and external inspections through robust clinical governance processes

Maintain accurate and secure medical records in line with confidentiality, GDPR, and GMC guidelines

Collaborate with Health and Safety, HR, operational leaders, and union representatives

Provide expert advice on:Medical fitness criteria

Reasonable adjustments and redeployment

Mental health and wellbeing at work

Participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences and absence management reviews

Work alongside the Clinical Lead Nurse to support service delivery and team supervision

Contribute to the training of OH staff and internal stakeholders on health-related rail standards

Support ongoing service development and innovation aligned with operational safety priorities

Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects

Contribute to the development and review of occupational health policies, procedures, and educational materials.

Qualifications and ExperienceMinimum Diploma in Occupational Medicine (Dip Occ Med); higher qualifications such as AFOM, MFOM, or FFOM are welcomed

General Medical Council (GMC) registration for Occupational Health medicine is essential

ORR Registered Doctor status is advantageous, or willingness to become ORR registered while in post

Fully qualified and experienced Occupational Health Physician (AFOM, MFOM)

Experience working in the railway or other safety-critical environments within an Occupational Health role

Previous involvement in ORR audits or SEQOHS accreditation is highly desirable

Strong understanding of Railway Standards, ORR requirements, and SEQOHS principles

Excellent knowledge and application of clinical governance, medical confidentiality, and GDPR

Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office and Occupational Health record systems

Solid understanding of UK Health and Safety legislation

Ability to build effective professional relationships across teams and with internal stakeholders at all levels

High attention to detail, commitment to quality, and a proactive approach to service improvement

Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure

Strong communication, clinical judgement, and teamwork skills

High level of verbal and written communication skills; basic understanding of spoken and written French is an advantage

Commitment to maintaining MFOM validation and continuous professional development.

Person SpecificationFour-day-per-week position based at the Occupational Health Department in Folkestone, Kent

Hybrid working model available, combining on-site presence with remote work

Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, with flexibility for occasional operational needs

Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and consistent respect for confidentiality

Builds strong rapport with employees and line managers across all areas of the organisation

Able to form effective, collaborative working relationships with first-line managers and stakeholders

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a courteous and professional manner

Strong organisational and time management skills; able to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment

High attention to detail, ensuring consistent quality and accuracy in clinical work

Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, with sound clinical judgement

Confident working autonomously and managing own caseload independently

Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced, and sometimes pressurised environment

Presents a professional and approachable image, representing the Occupational Health service positively

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application online by Thursday 11th September 2025.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Please Note:

From 1 January 2021, non-British and non-Irish nationals who do not already hold a UK immigration status will be required to obtain a visa in order to be able to work in the UK. Before applying for this role, please ensure that you are permitted to apply.For further information, please visit the

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