Occupational Health Specialty Doctor – Bank

Company: National Health Service
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Location: Gloucester
Job Description:

Overview

In this bank role you will join a consultant-led NHS occupational health team delivering services to both NHS and external clients. You will assess employees, produce impartial reports, and advise on health risks at work, while collaborating with relevant stakeholders. The position offers flexible work arrangements including home/remote shifts. You contribute to a trusted, quality-driven occupational health service that supports multiple organisations across Gloucestershire.

Pay / Benefits

  • home or remote working
  • bank shift flexibility
  • NHS pension or benefits (implied)
  • SEQOSH accredited service (professional standing)
  • opportunity to work across NHS and private/public clients

Responsibilities

  • Conduct occupational health assessments in response to referrals and self-referrals
  • Prepare impartial reports for managers using the OPAS-G2 system
  • Advise managers and employees on health risks at work
  • Liaise with treating practitioners with consent when appropriate
  • Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary discussions
  • Provide infection control advice in liaison with the Infection Control Team
  • Identify trends in health/work practices to inform wellbeing strategies
  • Participate in a comprehensive audit programme

Key requirements

  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council
  • Diploma in Occupational Medicine
  • Experience of post-graduate work in Occupational Health
  • Experience of working in NHS Occupational Health
  • Knowledge of infectious disease with reference to healthcare workers
  • Evidence of active participation in audit
  • Proven communication and analytical skills
  • Desirable: Membership of Faculty of Occupational Medicine
  • Desirable: Experience in private sector Occupational Health
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Good interpersonal skills for multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Problem solving and clinical opinion formulation
  • Clinical assessment and opinion formation
  • Audit participation and data interpretation
  • Report writing in agreed formats

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Posted: October 21st, 2026