Pre-employment medicals and work health checks at Mayfield Medical Connection
Mayfield Medical Connection provides pre, mid and post employment health checks, commercial drivers licence medicals, WorkCover consultations, and hazardous substances and drug testing, at 55 Hanbury Street, Mayfield, in inner Newcastle. Spirometry, ECGs and on site pathology collection are all available in the same building, so most assessments finish in one visit. Call (02) 4968 2157.
Built for employers as well as individuals
Mayfield sits in Newcastle’s industrial corridor. Employers here need assessments that are thorough, documented properly and turned around without a chain of separate appointments at separate sites.
The practice has the components in one place. GPs and practice nurses in the same rooms, spirometry and ECG on site, and Australian Clinical Labs running a pathology collection service inside the building for blood, urine and salivary collection including drug testing. That means a candidate is usually not sent elsewhere mid assessment.
What is available
Pre-employment health checks
Assessment of a candidate’s fitness for the inherent requirements of a specific role, documented for the employer. The content is matched to the role rather than being a generic once over.
Mid and post employment health checks
Periodic monitoring during employment, and exit assessments at the end of it. Useful where a role carries ongoing exposure or physical demands, and important for establishing a baseline and a record over time.
Commercial drivers licence medicals
Drivers licence health assessments, including for commercial and heavy vehicle licences, which are required at set intervals and repeat for the life of the licence.
Hazardous substances and drug testing
Health monitoring where a role involves exposure to hazardous substances, plus drug and alcohol testing. Urine and salivary collection is done on site through Australian Clinical Labs.
WorkCover
Consultations, certificates of capacity and ongoing management for work related injury and illness, including return to work planning.
Supporting tests on site
- Spirometry, lung function testing
- ECG
- Audiometry and vision screening as part of an assessment where required
- Pathology collection through Australian Clinical Labs, Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 3:30pm, Friday 8am to 12pm
Occupational mental health
Work health is not only physical. The practice provides mental health consultations and care plans, and has a clinical psychologist consulting on site. For employers dealing with psychological injury or return to work after it, that is available in the same place as the rest of the assessment.
For employers
If you are arranging assessments for staff or candidates, call the practice on (02) 4968 2157 and ask for the practice manager. Ongoing arrangements, the content of role specific assessments and how reports are returned can all be set up in advance rather than negotiated per candidate.
Fees
Employment related assessments are not covered by Medicare and are billed privately, usually to the employer where the employer has arranged them. Fees depend on the assessment required and are confirmed before booking. Call (02) 4968 2157.
Book
- Phone: (02) 4968 2157
- Online: book through AutoMed Systems on this website
- Address: 55 Hanbury Street, Mayfield NSW 2304
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Serving employers and workers across Mayfield, Waratah, Tighes Hill, Islington, Carrington, Wickham, Hamilton, Newcastle West, Lambton, Georgetown, Jesmond and the wider Hunter.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get a pre-employment medical in Newcastle?
Mayfield Medical Connection at 55 Hanbury Street, Mayfield NSW 2304 provides pre, mid and post employment health checks. Spirometry, ECG and pathology collection are available on site, so most assessments are completed in one visit. Call (02) 4968 2157.
Does Mayfield Medical Connection do commercial drivers licence medicals?
Yes. Drivers licence health assessments, including for commercial and heavy vehicle licences, are available. These are required at set intervals for the life of the licence. Call (02) 4968 2157 to book.
Can an employer arrange assessments for multiple staff?
Yes. Call the practice on (02) 4968 2157 and ask for the practice manager. Ongoing arrangements, the content of role specific assessments and how reports are returned can be set up in advance.
Do you do drug and alcohol testing?
Yes. Hazardous substances monitoring and drug and alcohol testing are available, with urine and salivary collection performed on site through Australian Clinical Labs inside the practice.
Is a pre-employment medical covered by Medicare?
No. Employment related assessments are not covered by Medicare and are billed privately, usually to the employer where the employer has arranged them. Fees are confirmed before booking.
Do you handle WorkCover consultations?
Yes. The practice provides WorkCover consultations, certificates of capacity and ongoing management for work related injury and illness, including return to work planning. A clinical psychologist also consults on site.
How long does a pre-employment medical take?
It depends on what the role requires. Because spirometry, ECG and pathology collection are all in the same building, most assessments are completed in a single visit. The practice will confirm what to expect when the appointment is booked.