Join Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe, Spain as an Occupational Health Doctor on a permanent, full-time basis. In this role, you will safeguard employee well-being through preventive medicine, medical surveillance, and emergency response. Mandatory requirements include fluency in English and Spanish and a background in medicine.
Requirements
Required Education: University Degree in Medicine.
Preferred Education: Specialization in Occupational Medicine / Medicina del Trabajo.
Required Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in a related occupational health position.
Required Languages: Advanced/Negotiation level in both English and Spanish.
Required Skills: Excellent communication skills, strong empathy, and a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Skills & Responsibilities
Medical Surveillance: Perform comprehensive medical surveillance tailored to specific job profiles and risk exposure to prevent and diagnose work-related pathologies.
Fitness-to-Work Assessments: Propose fitness-to-work recommendations and identify vulnerable employee groups based on workplace risks.
Emergency Response: Support and organize emergency responses and high-quality first-aid provisions on-site.
Health Promotion: Propose and pilot occupational health actions in cooperation with specialized teams.
Potential transition routes: People from clinical medicine or general practice roles may bring strong patient assessment and communication skills, alongside meeting mandatory language and medical degree requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
An opportunity for an Occupational Health Physician has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid).
The selected candidate will join the Medical & Occupational Health Team.
Our mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of all Airbus employees. As part of our multidisciplinary health unit, you will play a proactive role in preventive medicine, emergency response, and promoting a culture of health across our Getafe site.
Responsibilities
Your main tasks and responsibilities will be:
Perform comprehensive medical surveillance tailored to specific job profiles and risk exposure to effectively prevent, diagnose work-related pathologies, and facilitate job retention.
Identify, assess, and refer vulnerable employee groups or individuals to relevant specialists when appropriate.
Propose, pilot, and participate in occupational health actions and projects in close cooperation and consultation with specialized teams.
Propose fitness-to-work recommendations based on workplace risks and individual health assessments.
Support and deliver the organization of emergency responses and high-quality first-aid provisions on-site.
Skills & Experience
Is your profile aligned with the following criteria? If so, apply now! We are looking forward to meeting you:
Education: University Degree in Medicine (specialization in Occupational Medicine / Medicina del Trabajo is highly valued).
Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in a related occupational health position.
Languages: Advanced/Negotiation level in both English and Spanish is mandatory.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills, strong empathy, and a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
What’s In It For You? (Airbus Benefits)
At Airbus, we are fully focused on our employees and their well-being. By joining our team in Getafe, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
Work-Life Balance: Generous annual vacation days plus additional days off throughout the year.
health insurance, employee stock options, and a structured retirement plan.
Growth & Development: Excellent upskilling opportunities, access to study grants, and great career prospects in a truly global environment.
Easy Commuting: Collective transport service (subject to calendar and home location).
Top-tier On-site Facilities: Free canteen, on-site kindergarten, and a dedicated medical office.
Purpose-Driven Culture: Opportunities to collaborate in various social and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Perks & Discounts: Exclusive access to special rates on products and partner benefits.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU
Employment Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Health & Safety
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