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Closing Date

2026-06-07 00:00:00

Location

Woodsmith Mine site, near Whitby

Organisation

Anglo American

Anglo American, Occupational Health Physician

Job title: Occupational Health Physician
Hours: Full time

Anglo American is a leading global mining company, and their products are the essential ingredients in almost every aspect of modern life. Their portfolio of world-class competitive mining operations and undeveloped resources provides the metals and minerals that enable a cleaner, greener, more sustainable world and that meet the fast-growing consumer-driven demands of the world’s developed and maturing economies.

The Role
Join Anglo American as a Occupational Health Physician where the purpose of this role is to support the execution and continuous improvement of the Crop Nutrients Occupational Health, Hygiene and Wellbeing Strategy. In this role, you will offer specialist advice to the Crop Nutrients team on various aspects including specialist medical oversight to protect, maintain and enhance the health and work capability of employees and contractors. Proactive engagement will drive value-driven change and provide innovative solutions to effectively manage the health of their workforce.

Key Tasks Include:
- Lead and coordinate the Mine Medic team ensuring high standards of clinical practice in occupational health, trauma care and emergency response.
- Ensure sustained compliance with mandatory health standards, regulatory requirements and recognised best practice.
- Develop and continuously improve the Medical Emergency Response Plan including clinical protocols, equipment requirements and emergency medical stock.
- Provide clinical support for unplanned walk ins and urgent presentations within the Occupational Health service.
- Deliver expert medical advice to line managers and HR on sickness absence, fitness for work and rehabilitation pathways.
- Partner with HR and line managers to ensure effective case management including functional assessments, work restrictions and alternative duties.
- Support the design and delivery of structured return-to-work programmes.
- Conduct organisational medical assessments including pre-employment, safety critical, site safety, altitude and exit medicals.
Qualifications Required:
- Primary Medical Degree (MBSS or equivalent)
- Full registration with the national medical regulator (GMC)
- Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Medicine
- Experience in remote, industrial or high-risk environments ideally mining or heavy industry
- Qualifications in trauma and emergency response (desirable)

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Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026

Closing Date: 2026-06-07 00:00:00