Job Description
Job description
An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen to recruit a Medical Director to join the RPS Occupational Health team. We are seeking a suitably qualified Occupational Physician to provide expert leadership for a large team of Physicians across the UK. They will work closely with the Senior Leadership team, carrying out strategic planning & implementation along with monitoring key metrics including staff performance and utilisation.
About RPS
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in January 2026 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
We’re RPS and our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication and working with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we’ll need your input.
About The Role
The Medical Director will be Responsible for the clinical development, implementation and compliance with all professional standards which allow RPS OH to deliver an SEQOHS accredited occupational health service in accordance with the requirements of clinical governance as defined by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Role Responsibilities
• Providing up to 25% chargeable service delivery primarily through new service “start-ups” and complex case referrals from clinical colleagues including pension scheme applications.
• Day-to-day management of the salaried team of physicians and their operational appraisal, performance and development through POD (Progress on Demand) process. The jobholder is also responsible for supervision of trainees both accredited and those pursuing the portfolio pathway.
• Required to monitor the utilisation of a team of physicians and to liaise with resource planners to maximise clinics in the interests of increasing business profit.
• This position reports to the Director of Clinical Operations with a dotted line to Divisional Director.
• Oversee the design, documentation, implementation and audit of operational policies, procedures and systems in conjunction with the Head Of Clinical Governance and aligned to current practices and accreditations.
• Recommend and participate in development of continuing professional training for salaried team of physicians in order to maintain/meet requirements of annual professional appraisal (currently delivered via SOM QAAS) and revalidation/ licence to practise needs (currently delivered via FOM Responsible Officer).
• To lead locally and participate in audit activities (currently provided/facilitated by an externally appointed Fellow of the FOM) that ensures maintenance of professional performance and SEQOHS accreditation.
• To assess/evaluate physician performance i.e. clinical notes and resulting management reports and provide 1:1 feedback.
• Conduct operational appraisal, performance and development through POD (Progress on demand) process for salaried physician team.
• To maintain status as an Educational Supervisor to secure oversight and supervision of trainees both accredited and those pursuing the portfolio pathway.
• To lead on investigation and resolution of any Client complaints arising from physician activities and in conjunction with the Customer Services Director
• Be familiar with and use all available IT systems and support physician team (including casual and sub con physicians) to adopt and utilise medical software system (currently eOPAS) to improve productivity and Client experience
Who We’re Looking For
• With experience within this sector, you’ll already be familiar with what we’re looking for.
• Accredited Specialist in Occupational Medicine, holding the Fellowship of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine with substantial experience as a specialist practitioner and Leader
• GMC Approved Educational Supervisor
• Knowledge of managerial processes within private sector OH healthcare
• Knowledge of quality management and accreditation systems, specifically SEQOHS
• Knowledge of financial management and procurement processes
• Able to lead on service development/delivery in specialised area
What’s in it for you?
We’re proud to be an accredited ILM training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.
We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
What happens next?
All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within three working days.
If you’d like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact [email protected]
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.
Our approach to Diversity and inclusion Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’
Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.
An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen to recruit a Medical Director to join the RPS Occupational Health team. We are seeking a suitably qualified Occupational Physician to provide expert leadership for a large team of Physicians across the UK. They will work closely with the Senior Leadership team, carrying out strategic planning & implementation along with monitoring key metrics including staff performance and utilisation.
About RPS
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in January 2026 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
We’re RPS and our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication and working with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we’ll need your input.
About The Role
The Medical Director will be Responsible for the clinical development, implementation and compliance with all professional standards which allow RPS OH to deliver an SEQOHS accredited occupational health service in accordance with the requirements of clinical governance as defined by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Role Responsibilities
• Providing up to 25% chargeable service delivery primarily through new service “start-ups” and complex case referrals from clinical colleagues including pension scheme applications.
• Day-to-day management of the salaried team of physicians and their operational appraisal, performance and development through POD (Progress on Demand) process. The jobholder is also responsible for supervision of trainees both accredited and those pursuing the portfolio pathway.
• Required to monitor the utilisation of a team of physicians and to liaise with resource planners to maximise clinics in the interests of increasing business profit.
• This position reports to the Director of Clinical Operations with a dotted line to Divisional Director.
• Oversee the design, documentation, implementation and audit of operational policies, procedures and systems in conjunction with the Head Of Clinical Governance and aligned to current practices and accreditations.
• Recommend and participate in development of continuing professional training for salaried team of physicians in order to maintain/meet requirements of annual professional appraisal (currently delivered via SOM QAAS) and revalidation/ licence to practise needs (currently delivered via FOM Responsible Officer).
• To lead locally and participate in audit activities (currently provided/facilitated by an externally appointed Fellow of the FOM) that ensures maintenance of professional performance and SEQOHS accreditation.
• To assess/evaluate physician performance i.e. clinical notes and resulting management reports and provide 1:1 feedback.
• Conduct operational appraisal, performance and development through POD (Progress on demand) process for salaried physician team.
• To maintain status as an Educational Supervisor to secure oversight and supervision of trainees both accredited and those pursuing the portfolio pathway.
• To lead on investigation and resolution of any Client complaints arising from physician activities and in conjunction with the Customer Services Director
• Be familiar with and use all available IT systems and support physician team (including casual and sub con physicians) to adopt and utilise medical software system (currently eOPAS) to improve productivity and Client experience
Who We’re Looking For
• With experience within this sector, you’ll already be familiar with what we’re looking for.
• Accredited Specialist in Occupational Medicine, holding the Fellowship of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine with substantial experience as a specialist practitioner and Leader
• GMC Approved Educational Supervisor
• Knowledge of managerial processes within private sector OH healthcare
• Knowledge of quality management and accreditation systems, specifically SEQOHS
• Knowledge of financial management and procurement processes
• Able to lead on service development/delivery in specialised area
What’s in it for you?
We’re proud to be an accredited ILM training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.
We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
What happens next?
All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within three working days.
If you’d like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact [email protected]
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.
Our approach to Diversity and inclusion Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’
Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Medical Director position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Derby offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
