Dr. Andrew Nwobodo

GMC-Accredited Specialist in Occupational Medicine
HSE Appointed & Approved Doctor | Medical Adviser to Police, NHS & Local Government Services

Professional Summary

Dr. Andrew Nwobodo is a highly respected Consultant Occupational Health Physician with over a decade of experience across multiple sectors. His career spans occupational medicine, trauma and orthopaedics, psychiatry, and emergency care, giving him a unique and well-rounded clinical perspective.

He holds:

• An MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)

• A Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DOccMed)

• A Master’s in Occupational Health, Safety & Environment from the University of Birmingham

• MFOM status (Member of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine)

Areas of Expertise

• Regulatory medical surveillance (Asbestos, Lead, HAVS)

• Functional capacity and fitness-for-work evaluations

• Complex case management and return-to-work support

• Ill-health retirement and injury-on-duty assessments

• Medico-legal reporting and tribunal support

• Occupational health governance and policy design

Appointments & Experience

Dr. Nwobodo serves as the Selected Medical Practitioner (SMP) for multiple UK police constabularies. He plays a critical role in:

• Police Pension Scheme evaluations (including McCloud Remedy assessments)

• Ill-health retirement decisions

• Injury-on-duty investigations

His public sector experience includes consulting roles with:

• Hertfordshire, Surrey, Sussex & West Midlands Police

• Westminster City Council

• Various NHS Foundation Trusts

• Local authorities and private corporations

Clinical & Technical Competence

Dr. Nwobodo’s diverse clinical background enables him to manage complex health issues with medical accuracy and empathetic insight. He has worked across orthogeriatrics, psychiatry, and emergency departments, bringing a holistic approach to occupational medicine.

He is also proficient with leading OH platforms such as:

• Cohort

• OPAS

• Cority

In every case, Dr. Nwobodo integrates legal, ergonomic, and psychosocial factors to deliver well-rounded, defensible clinical judgments.