Overview
Vitalink Medical provides fast, reliable, same-day occupational health services at market-leading affordability. Our GMC-registered clinicians offer a wide range of services including Employee Assistance programmes, pre-employment and safety-critical medicals, management referrals, health surveillance (incl. HAVS), and driver/HGV & taxi medicals. Operating across the North of England, we ensure convenient clinic access and short lead times, allowing HR teams to make fitness-for-work decisions quickly and compliantly. Employers appreciate our same-day slots, clear and defensible reports, and friendly clinicians.
This is a full-time, on-site role for an Occupational Health Doctor located in Preston. The Occupational Health Doctor will be responsible for conducting pre-employment and safety-critical medicals, health surveillance (including HAVS, audiometry, and spirometry), management referrals, and return-to-work assessments. The role also involves providing guidance on adjustments and performing drug and alcohol testing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
* Conduct pre-employment and safety-critical medicals.
* Perform health surveillance procedures (HAVS, audiometry, spirometry).
* Prepare and manage referrals to appropriate specialists/divisions.
* Carry out return-to-work assessments and advise on fitness-for-work decisions.
* Provide guidance on workplace adjustments and accommodations.
* Conduct drug and alcohol testing as required and ensure regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
* GMC registration
* DOCCMED Diploma/Occupational Medicine Training
* Experience in performing pre-employment and safety-critical medicals
* Skills in health surveillance procedures (HAVS, audiometry, spirometry)
* Ability to conduct management referrals and return-to-work assessments
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience working in occupational health settings is an advantage
* Ability to work efficiently and independently in an on-site environment
Employment details
* Location: Preston, on-site
* Employment type: Full-time
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