Which specialist performs pre-employment medical?

The clinician reviews the role, its physical demands, possible hazards, and the health information relevant to those duties. The appointment may include a medical history, examination, and role-specific checks such as vision, hearing, lung function, or movement. The assessment is tailored to the position, so requirements differ between office work, driving, healthcare, industrial, and physically demanding roles.

A pre-employment medical is about work suitability and possible support. It is not a promise that you will never become unwell, and it should not replace care for symptoms that need treatment.

Bring the employer’s request or job description, identification requested by the clinic, and details of regular medicines or relevant past conditions. Tell the clinician about previous injuries, allergies, and symptoms that may affect the proposed duties. If you need an interpreter or an adjustment during the appointment, request it when booking.

Arrange prompt medical care for severe chest pain, major injury, fainting, serious breathing difficulty, or another urgent symptom rather than waiting for the employment assessment. If you have a stable condition, continue its usual care and bring recent information so the occupational clinician can consider it accurately.

Ask what tests are required for the role, whether you should bring medical records, how existing conditions will be considered, and whether recommendations can include workplace adjustments. You can also ask how the assessment report will be shared.