[Hiring] Occupational Physician - Career Entry - Doctors in Development Programme @Health Partners Group

Role Description

Are you a GMC-registered doctor with a Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DOccMed), ready to take your first step into a career in Occupational Health? Our Doctors in Development Programme offers a dedicated, structured, entry route into occupational medicine - with the intensive senior support, case coaching, and educational scaffolding you need to build a strong clinical foundation from day one.

This role is ideal for newly qualified DOccMed physicians. Over the course of a six-month structured training programme, you will progress through defined clinical phases, gradually building towards a full occupational health physician caseload. Senior physicians are embedded in your development throughout - not just available, but actively involved in coaching every case you manage.

Completing the Doctors in Development Programme is just the beginning. We provide occupational physicians with a clear, supported professional development pathway to specialist practice in the industry. Programme graduates receive active support in building the CESR portfolio required for specialist registration.

Programme Highlights:

• Structured clinical training across progressive phases, gradually building up to full OHP caseloads
• Regular one-to-one mentorship from senior Occupational Health Physicians
• Formal educational sessions including lectures, case discussions, and reflective learning
• Continuous feedback and audit to support your growth and clinical confidence
• Flexible progression based on performance and learning pace

Qualifications

• GMC-registered doctors with at least 3 years of post-foundation experience
• Diploma in Occupational Medicine - essential
• We welcome applications from doctors transitioning from a wide range of clinical backgrounds including general practice, medical and surgical specialties
• Post-graduation qualification in another medical specialty is desirable e.g. MRCGP, MRCP, MRCS etc
• Commitment to specialty - desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - essential
• Commitment to personal development and high standards of care - essential

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in case management, health assessments, and fitness-for-work advice
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and occupational health scenarios
• A supportive and inclusive environment with ongoing professional development

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
• Life assurance
• Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service (Pro Rata)
• Have a day off for your Birthday (non-contractual benefit)
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cashback plan
• Private Medical Insurance (Single Person) - after probation
• Professional membership fees (GMC, FOM)
• Medical Indemnity cover
• Fully remote working model
• A collaborative and collegiate clinical environment with access to experienced peers and mentors
• Opportunity to work across a wide range of industries and organisations
• Comprehensive professional development, including support for those pursuing the CESR portfolio pathway
• A wide range of internal CPD opportunities tailored to occupational health practice
• 5 days of CPD leave per year (pro rata)