Occupational Physician

AIM

Occupational Physicians are trained and experienced in workplace health issues and are able to provide that vital link between the individuals health needs and the needs and demands of the business.  Placing an Occupational Physician in your workplace or as a consultative voice at the end of a telephone you ensure that you have the highest level of medical advice and competence.

WHY INTRODUCE IT?

The vision of IOH reflects a service which is Nurse led and Doctor Directed.  Our business is directed by an Occupational Physician because there are times when the diagnostic and case management skills required can only be provided by an Occupational Physician. Equally the specialist Occupational Physician’s ability to liaise with GP’s or hospital doctors whilst also working with all of your internal stakeholders provides a higher level of service in complex cases.  This results in an effective turnover of cases which are managed to successful conclusions for you as the employer. 

WHAT IS IT?

Your Occupational Health Physician will also be able to provide advice on matters around employment law, disability and health and they can challenge GPs if required, and diagnose the problems that you and your employees face at work.  An Occupational Health Physician can also support health surveillance programmes, absence management and Wellbeing promotion at work.  In IOH’s multi-disciplinary team approach, the Occupational Physician will co-ordinate the professional input of nursing, physiotherapy and counselling staff to ensure clinical governance.