Occupational Health Physician – Clinical Excellence at Symbios Health
Salary Range: £80,000 - £130,000 FTE (pro rata) depending on experience
Hours: Part-time (15 – 37.5 hours per week)
Location: This is a hybrid role, combining face-to-face visits with home-based case management and service improvement.
About Symbios Health
Welcome to Symbios Health. We are a rapidly expanding, doctor-led occupational health company built on the belief that better outcomes come from clinical expertise, personal relationships, and a local presence. We bridge the gap between health and work, so that people stay well and organisations thrive.
Over the last five years, we have achieved significant and sustained growth. Our commitment to quality is proven by our ISO 9001 accreditation, and we are now moving towards SEQOHS accreditation. We are seeking an Occupational Health Physician to join our team as a key clinician during this next phase of our journey.
The Opportunity
This role offers a unique and exciting combination of clinical autonomy and professional mentorship. You will work alongside our Accredited Specialist (Consultant) and the company Founders, providing a supportive environment for your clinical and professional development.
You will deliver high-quality occupational health services through a flexible hybrid model, offering a mixture of remote work-from-home case management and face-to-face consultations at client sites, primarily located in the South West around Plymouth and Exeter.
What You Will Be Doing
- Case Management: Undertake management referrals, fitness-for-work assessments, workplace adjustments, and return-to-work planning.
- Clinical Consultations: Deliver face-to-face consultations at client sites and conduct home-based telephone or video consultations with clarity and empathy.
- Reporting: Produce comprehensive, professional medical reports for employers, providing clear opinions and actionable recommendations.
- Quality Standards: Support the company's journey toward SEQOHS accreditation, helping to maintain the highest standards of care.
- Compliance: Advise clients and the team on compliance with UK occupational health legislation and best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- Qualifications: Full GMC registration with a license to practice. A minimum of a Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DOccMed) is required. We also welcome applications from those with AFOM, MFOM, or FFOM.
- Clinical Expertise: Proven experience in occupational health case management and fitness-for-work assessments.
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with patients and senior stakeholders.
- Mindset: A proactive, flexible approach with a keen interest in quality improvement and service delivery.
- Travel: Ability to conduct regular onsite client visits, primarily in the Devon/South West area.
Why Symbios Health?
- Mentorship and Professional Growth: Work closely with an Accredited Specialist and the company founders.
- True Hybrid Balance: A balanced mix of home-based autonomy and meaningful face-to-face clinical work.
- Full Support: All travel and accommodation are covered by the company.
- Generous Leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays +your Birthday off (non-contractual benefit).
- Market-Leading Pension: 10% employer contribution.
- Medical Indemnity: Full coverage for all work undertaken on behalf of Symbios Health.
- Direct Impact: You will be a vital part of a small, successful team where your work has a measurable impact on patient outcomes and organizational health.
How to Apply
If you are an ambitious doctor looking to grow your career within a supportive, high-quality clinical environment, we want to hear from you.
Please contact: gemma.weight@symbios.health
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £80,000.00-£130,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 15 – 37.5 per week
Work Location: In person
