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Sign UpContract role: InterSystems Health Connect integration engineer at USA (Remote)...
Posted 4 days ago by Yochana IT Solutions
The role of an InterSystems Health Connect integration engineer involves designing, implementing, and supporting healthc...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Sign UpAI Engineer - Remote - Outside IR35 - Python - LLMs - Azure - RAG
Posted 4 days ago by We Are Orbis Group Ltd
The AI Engineer role focuses on developing production AI applications for a well-funded technology company, leveraging P...
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- Category Outside
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- Location United Kingdom
Pega Engineer - MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE - Remote and Croydon - 4 months+
Posted 4 days ago by Octopus Computer Associates
We are seeking an experienced Pega Engineer with SC clearance to support the design, development, and delivery of Pega-b...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote and Croydon, UK
Business Analyst - Healthcare Domain with UiPath RPA Experience (Remote)
Posted 4 days ago by Lightning Minds Inc.
We are looking for a highly experienced Business Analyst with over 10 years in the healthcare domain and expertise in Ui...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our Remote Working Occupational Health Contract Roles
What does a occupational health contractor do?
As a contract Occupational Health, you are hired to deliver workplace health assessments, fitness-for-work evaluations, health surveillance programmes, and strategic occupational health advice to employers. Contract engagements cover pre-employment health screening, management referrals for sickness absence, Display Screen Equipment assessments, workplace health promotion, and compliance with statutory health surveillance requirements under COSHH and other regulations. Occupational Health contractors work within in-house OH teams at large employers, for occupational health service providers, and as independent practitioners supporting multiple organisations.
Occupational Health contractor roles require registered nurse or physician qualifications with specialist occupational health training. OH nurses typically hold an occupational health nursing degree or diploma and NMC registration with a specialist community public health nursing qualification. OH physicians hold a Faculty of Occupational Medicine diploma or fellowship. Practical experience conducting fitness-for-work assessments, health surveillance programmes, and advising managers on complex absence cases is essential. Familiarity with occupational health case management systems such as Cohort, Meddbase, or Cority is commonly expected.
What is the market like for occupational health contractors?
The Occupational Health contract market is a specialist market with steady demand driven by employer obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act and the growing focus on employee wellbeing. The NHS, defence, manufacturing, and construction sectors are the most consistent sources of demand. Post-pandemic, the scope of occupational health has broadened, with employers investing more in mental health support, musculoskeletal assessment, and health promotion programmes. The pipeline of qualified OH practitioners is relatively constrained, supporting firm rates for experienced contractors.
What does 'remote working' mean for occupational health contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do occupational health contractors usually earn when working remotely?
Contract rates for occupational health roles typically range from £350 to £650 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working occupational health vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 80 occupational health contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to June 2026.