Occupational Health Assessments in Derby
Assessments from £495 at our Derby clinic
Private occupational health assessments and pre-employment medicals in Derby, carried out by GMC-registered GPs at our Derby clinic. We see self-referring individuals and employer-referred staff, with same-day appointments available and written reports issued after every assessment. Whether you need a pre-employment health screen for an engineering, aerospace, or healthcare role, a return-to-work review, or a management referral, our doctors produce reports that meet employer and HR requirements.
Dr Simon Khela
Consultant Private GP and Medical Director
- Qualification :
- MBChB MRCGP
- GMC :
- 7419585
- Last reviewed :
- October 2026
What Our Derby Occupational Health Assessment INCLUDES
A GMC-registered GP conducts your assessment at our Derby clinic. We issue a written report with a clear fitness-for-work determination after every appointment.
- Medical history relevant to your role or working environment.
- Physical examination where required.
- Assessment of health conditions affecting work capacity or attendance.
- Pre-employment health screening.
- Fitness-for-work determination, with recommended adjustments where relevant.
- Return-to-work assessment following sickness absence.
- Night worker health assessment under the Working Time Regulations 1998.
- Written occupational health report, issued following the appointment.
Pre-Employment Medicals IN DERBY
Pre-Employment Medicals IN DERBY
Pre-employment medicals are one of the most frequently requested occupational health services at our Derby clinic. Derby’s economy is built around advanced engineering and manufacturing: aerospace (including Rolls-Royce’s world headquarters), rail manufacturing, automotive supply chains, and Toyota’s UK production facility. Roles in these industries routinely require fitness confirmation before a new starter is formally offered a position.
A pre-employment medical at PMC Derby includes a review of role-relevant medical history, physical examination where required, and a written report assessing fitness for the specific position. Reports are produced in a format suitable for engineering, manufacturing, and standard HR requirements.
Common reasons Derby employers request pre-employment medicals:
- Aerospace and precision engineering roles with safety-critical requirements.
- Rail and automotive manufacturing positions requiring fitness for physical work.
- Healthcare and NHS trust roles with patient contact or manual handling requirements.
- Positions where shift work or night working applies from the start.
Same-day appointments are available, and reports are issued following the assessment.
Fitness for Work in SAFETY-CRITICAL INDUSTRIES
Fitness for Work in SAFETY-CRITICAL INDUSTRIES
Derby’s industrial base means that fitness-for-work assessments here carry particular weight. In aerospace, rail, and advanced manufacturing, an employee’s fitness to carry out their role is not only an HR consideration but a statutory and safety obligation.
A fitness-for-work assessment is an independent clinical review of whether an employee can carry out their current role. Request it when an employee’s health has changed, they have been involved in a workplace accident, or a long-term condition is affecting their capacity.
A return-to-work assessment is carried out when an employee has been absent due to illness or injury and is ready to come back. It establishes whether they are fit to return, on what terms, and whether any adjustments are appropriate.
Both assessments result in a written report covering the fitness-for-work determination, any recommended adjustments, and the clinical reasoning. Our Derby GPs produce reports to the standards expected by engineering and manufacturing employers, HR teams, and, where relevant, Employment Tribunal proceedings.
Management Referrals FOR DERBY EMPLOYERS
Management Referrals FOR DERBY EMPLOYERS
A management referral is an occupational health assessment an employer commissions when a member of staff’s health affects their attendance, performance, or ability to fulfil their role.
Derby employers in engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare commission management referrals to manage long-term sickness absence, when adjustments may be required under the Equality Act 2010, or when a member of staff’s health creates operational challenges.
Our GMC-registered GPs approach every management referral with clinical independence. The report sets out findings and recommendations based on the assessment alone and does not advocate for the employer or the employee.
What we can assess:
- Fitness for the specific role and working environment.
- Whether a health condition amounts to a disability under the Equality Act 2010.
- Reasonable adjustments that could support a return to or continuation of work.
- Likely recovery timeframe where clinically relevant.
- Recommendations for specialist referral or ongoing support.
Reports are suitable for use in HR proceedings and Employment Tribunal documentation.
What Happens at Your Derby OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT
- Step 1
Book your appointment.
Choose a time online or call us directly. Same-day appointments at our Derby clinic.
- Step 2
Attend our Derby clinic.
In-person assessment carried out by a GMC-registered GP with occupational health experience.
- Step 3
Medical history and examination.
Your doctor reviews your background relevant to the role or referral. A physical examination is carried out where required.
- Step 4
Fitness-for-work determination.
Your doctor assesses your fitness for the role or situation and explains their initial findings at the end of the appointment.
- Step 5
Written report issued.
A clear occupational health report covering the fitness-for-work determination, clinical reasoning, and any recommended adjustments, issued to you and, where relevant, your employer.
- Step 6
Follow-up if needed.
Our team is available if questions arise once your report has been issued.
Occupational Health Assessment PRICING IN DERBY
Assessments in Derby start from £495. Your written report is included, with no additional fees on the day.
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Our Private Occupational Health Clinic IN DERBY
DERBY
Clinic address
79 Rykneld Rd, Littleover, Derby DE23 4DJ
Opening hours
Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Getting Here
Getting Here
- By bus: the nearest bus stop is a 2-minute walk from the clinic.
- By car: free on-site parking is available. Easy access via the A38 and A50.
- Opposite Nuffield Health Derby.
- Convenient for patients from Mickleover, Allestree, Alvaston and across south Derby.
Contact & Accessibility
Contact the clinic
Accessibility
- A downstairs consultation room is available for patients with mobility difficulties or who cannot manage stairs. Please mention this when booking.
- Free on-site parking at the clinic.
- Bus stop approx. 2 min walk.
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Occupational Health Assessments in Derby: FAQs
We offer pre-employment medicals, fitness-for-work and return-to-work assessments, management referrals, and night worker health assessments. All are carried out by GMC-registered GPs at our Derby clinic, with written reports issued following every appointment.
Same-day appointments are often available. You can book online for instant confirmation or call us to arrange a time that suits you.
No. You can book directly. Employers can also arrange assessments by contacting us directly. There are no waiting lists and no gatekeeping.
Yes. Manufacturing and logistics operations in Derby frequently require night worker health assessments under the Working Time Regulations 1998. Our Derby clinic provides these for employers across the area.
The report covers the fitness-for-work determination, clinical findings, any recommended adjustments, and the doctor’s reasoning. It is produced in a format suitable for HR use in engineering, manufacturing, and other sectors.
Assessments at our Derby clinic start from £495. The written report is included in the cost, with no additional admin fees on the day.
Yes. Pre-employment medicals for aerospace, engineering, and manufacturing roles are among the most frequently requested assessments at our Derby clinic. We produce reports in a format that meets the requirements of engineering and manufacturing HR teams.
Most pre-employment medicals take between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the role and whether a physical examination is required.
Yes. We work with Derby’s engineering, manufacturing, and logistics employers, as well as healthcare, retail, and professional services businesses. Management referral reports meet the standards expected in HR proceedings and, where required, Employment Tribunal documentation.
Book an Occupational Health Assessment IN DERBY
Same-day appointments at our Derby clinic. GMC-registered GPs, written reports included, no referral needed.