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Workplace Medicals & Occupational Health

An ‘all under one roof’ stop for pre-employment, statutory and role-specific medicals, delivered by experienced GPs with fast access to in-house tests and same-day certificates where possible.

Workplace Medicals & Occupational Health - Quick Facts

  • Who: Offshore, seafarers, corporate
  • Medicals: OEUK, visa, bespoke
  • Core tests: Vision, hearing, urine
  • Add-ons: ECG, spirometry, CST
  • Drugs/Alcohol: Urine, breathalyser
  • Papers: Employer/embassy forms
  • Speed: Same-day certificates
  • Bring: ID, forms, meds list
  • Outcome: Fitness certificate

Services for Employers & Applicants

OEUK (Offshore) Medicals
We provide OEUK medical assessments to current standards, including a GP consultation, medical report/certificate, vision testing, audiometry and urinalysis—with certificates issued the same day where possible.

Seafarer / Marine Medicals
Full marine medicals (ENG1-equivalent) covering vision, hearing and cardiovascular health with experienced GPs used to maritime requirements.

Visa & Travel Fitness
From employer fitness letters to embassy medicals (including lab tests and signatures), we complete the required documentation to the specified format.

Bespoke Corporate Medicals
Need add-on blood tests, X-ray measurements or mixed certification (e.g., OEUK plus additional markers)? Send your paperwork—IDOS provides tailored quotes and scheduling for complex requests.

At a Glance

  • Who we see: Offshore & marine workers (OEUK, Seafarer/ENG1-equivalent), safety-critical roles, visa/travel fitness, and bespoke corporate requests.

  • Where: IDOS, Unit 23 St Peter’s Wharf, Newcastle. Easy access and on-site diagnostics.

  • Turnaround: Same-day certificates for OEUK where possible; fast lab links for bloods.

  • Core checks available on site: GP consultation, vision testing, audiometry, urinalysis, ECG, spirometry.

  • Role-specific extras: Chester Step (aerobic capacity), substance/alcohol screening (including chain of custody), overnight oximetry, 24-hour BP monitoring.

  • Paperwork we handle: OEUK, Seafarer (ENG1-equivalent), travel fitness, visa medicals, and employer-specific or embassy forms.

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On-Site Diagnostics (cut delays, finish in one visit)

  • ECG for rhythm/rate and cardiac risk screening.
  • Spirometry to assess lung function for roles such as underwater/EBS training or respiratory surveillance.
  • Urinalysis for health screening and safety-critical roles.
    Audiometry & Vision as part of OEUK/Seafarer medicals.
  • Role-specific extras available on request:
  • Chester Step Test to estimate aerobic capacity (VO₂max) for seafarers and other work medicals.
  • Substance Misuse Screening: on-site 10-panel urine + breath alcohol; off-site blood testing when needed; full chain-of-custody process available after a positive result.
  • Overnight Oximetry (home sleep test) for high-risk, sleepy clients when OSA is a concern; report compiled for a sleep consultant to review.
  • 24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring for difficult-to-treat hypertension or safety-critical reviews.


Requirements vary by employer and industry, and the method can differ too (urine, blood, laboratory confirmation). Please contact reception with the details of your request so we can arrange the correct test quickly and accurately. Most screens are completed on the day, with results available at your appointment.

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What to Expect on the Day

You’ll check in for a GP-led consultation and the tests required for your role (for example: vision, audiometry, urinalysis, ECG or spirometry). Where job-specific testing is requested, we’ll complete it in the same visit whenever possible, such as the Chester Step or substance/alcohol screening. Your clinician explains each result in plain English and issues your certificate or report as soon as requirements are met.

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Preparing For Your Appointment

If you have a work medical request, we suggest you contact reception outlining what it is that you require and by when. Please provide us with the paperwork you have been asked to complete, as this often allows us to create a quote. Our team will provide a quote within 48 hours (sometimes sooner), outlining what is required and how this will be achieved. If your medical is required urgently, please inform reception. We can then let you know whether this request is feasible. We have 6 days a week availability for medicals and reception will organise the most suitable appointment for you.

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After Your Medical

We usually provide a medical report on the day, however , if you have blood tests or off-site CXR etc. then the report is only completed after all the results have been received. This usually takes 5 working days. 

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“Visited this Practice for a work medical.

Very efficient and easy to book. Staff are friendly and professional.
The medical was very thorough and exactly what I needed.”

Christopher Scott

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Workplace Medicals & Occupational Health – FAQ

If your question isn’t answered below, please contact us directly. We’ll be happy to advise further on how we can assist.

What type of workplace medicals do you provide?

OEUK offshore, Seafarer/ENG1-equivalent, visa/embassy medicals, travel fitness and bespoke corporate assessments. Add-ons include ECG, spirometry, Chester Step, 24-hour BP monitoring, overnight oximetry and substance/alcohol screening with chain of custody.

For OEUK, certificates are issued the same day where possible; others depend on the paperwork and whether any lab tests are required.

A GP consultation, medical questionnaire, vision testing, audiometry and urinalysis; any role-specific extras requested by your employer can be added at the same visit.

Yes, on-site 10-panel urine and breath alcohol screening, with off-site blood testing if needed and full chain-of-custody where required after a positive test.

What is the Chester Step test and why might I need it?

It’s a sub-maximal stepping test used to estimate aerobic capacity (VO₂max) and is often requested for seafarers and certain safety-critical roles.

Yes. Send your employer or embassy forms—we’ll confirm what’s needed and provide a tailored quote and schedule.

Yes. Overnight oximetry, 24-hour BP monitoring and other diagnostics can be combined with your visit when appropriate.

We’ll explain exactly why, advise fixes (e.g., glasses, inhaler review, repeat test), and, where possible, offer a same-day or rapid re-test. You’ll get a written summary to share with your employer/authority as required, and clear next steps/timelines to regain fitness. Your clinical information is handled confidentially and only released according to your consent and the scheme’s rules.

Unsure if you need a workplace medical?

Tell us what your workplace has suggested and we can advise if this is the best fit, or recommend alternatives.

CQC rated GOOD

IDOS was inspected and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). For workplace medicals, that means robust safety procedures, clear documentation and a well-led culture, so you learn in a professional, supportive environment.
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