Specialist in occupational medicine and fitness for work in Gibraltar
Dr Ian Knowles is a General Practitioner and Occupational Health Physician with over 25 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Dundee, alongside an honours degree in Pharmacy from the University of Bradford. In 2024 he passed the Faculty of Occupational Medicine Diploma in Occupational Medicine.
His career includes senior primary care posts in Liverpool, among them GP Principal and Lead GP roles. He currently carries out medical assessments for the Royal Navy Candidate Preparation Centres and manages sickness absence referrals for employers across a range of industries.
Clinical expertise:
- Fitness for work assessments: Evaluation of a patient’s fitness for a specific role, including pre-placement and pre-employment medical assessments.
- Sickness absence management: Management referrals for employers, with practical guidance on return to work and workplace adjustments.
- Medical record review: Assessment of medical histories to identify conditions that may affect a patient’s suitability for a given role or working environment.
- Occupational health referrals: Onward referral to specialist services where further investigation or ongoing clinical input is needed.
- General medical consultations: Broad primary care experience covering everyday health concerns for adults of all ages.
- MBChB from the University of Dundee and BPharm (Hons) from the University of Bradford.
- Diploma in Occupational Medicine, awarded by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine.
- Over 25 years in general practice, including GP Principal and Lead GP roles.
- Consultations available in English.