Occupational Health Assessment appoints practice director 

Occupational Health Assessment Ltd has appointed Claire McCusker as practice director, strengthening its leadership as demand grows for workplace health and wellbeing support across the UK. 

McCusker brings more than 25 years’ experience across occupational health, primary care and employee wellbeing. She joins from Aon, where she was a principal strategic consultant. During her career, she has also held senior roles at Nuffield Health, Optima and HCA Healthcare. 

In her new role, McCusker will lead the growth and delivery of the company’s occupational health services, with a focus on client support, business development and operational performance. The appointment reflects increasing employer focus on workforce health, as organisations look to improve productivity, reduce absence and support long-term wellbeing. 

Occupational Health Assessment’s managing director, Magnus Kauders, said: “Claire is the consummate healthcare professional and we are all thrilled to welcome her to the team. Claire has unparalleled experience, having developed her career across insurers, providers and advisory firms.” 

McCusker said the role comes at a time when workplace wellbeing is rising up the business agenda. She said: “It is a real privilege to be joining the fast-growing team at Occupational Health Assessment. As employee wellbeing and healthcare move to the top of business agendas, the exceptional support OH Assessment delivers has never been more important.” 

The company provides occupational health services across the UK, including assessments, fitness for work certification and support for night workers, with appointments available nationwide.