Occupational Medicine Specialist - Kildare

Specialist Occupational Health Physician

County Kildare | Permanent | 3-5 Days Per Week

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established occupational health provider delivering specialist occupational medicine services to employers across Ireland. With more than two decades of experience in the sector, the organisation supports clients across a diverse range of industries and is recognised for its commitment to clinical excellence, professional development, and high standards of service delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Health Physician seeking a flexible role within a supportive and well-structured clinical environment.

The Role

• Permanent position, 3-5 days per week.
• Flexible working arrangements can be considered.
• Primarily clinic-based in County Kildare, with occasional client site visits where required.
• Reporting to the Medical Director.
• Supported by experienced nursing and administrative teams.
• Opportunity to work within established clinical systems and streamlined workflows.

Key Responsibilities



Occupational Health Assessments

Provide specialist occupational health assessments for employees referred by client organisations, including:

• Fitness for work assessments.
• Complex case management and occupational health consultations.
• Long-term sickness absence assessments.
• Occupational injury assessments.
• Return-to-work evaluations and recommendations.
• Periodic medical reviews for safety-critical positions.
• Provision of clear, evidence-based reports and guidance for employers.

Health Surveillance

• Provide clinical oversight of workplace health surveillance programmes.
• Review and interpret surveillance results.
• Advise Occupational Health Nurses regarding referrals and follow-up requirements.
• Sign off on surveillance outcomes where appropriate.

Income Protection Assessments

• Conduct fitness-for-work assessments in support of income protection and insurance claims.
• Prepare high-quality medical reports to support claim management processes.

Candidate Requirements



Essential

• Registration on the Specialist Division (Occupational Medicine) of the Irish Medical Council, or eligibility for specialist registration.
• Experience conducting occupational health assessments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong report-writing ability with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and defensible clinical recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent IT and electronic medical records proficiency.
• Ability to work efficiently within established clinical processes and service standards.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a private occupational health practice.
• Experience supporting workplace health surveillance programmes.
• Experience assessing fitness for work within safety-critical environments.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package of €150,000-€180,000 FTE, depending on experience.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Professional membership and registration fees covered.
• Professional indemnity support.
• Study leave and continuing professional development funding.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Free on-site parking.
• Dedicated administrative and nursing support.
• Structured clinical systems and established workflows.
• Opportunity to join an experienced and collaborative multidisciplinary team.