We're on a journey to shape the future of policing across Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin which make up West Mercia Police Force and we want you to be part of it. We value difference and believe in creating an inclusive working environment where our employees feel safe to make suggestions and voice their opinions.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified Occupational Health Advisor to join our in-house Occupational Health, Welfare and Wellbeing Team. As part of the team you will work along-side other Occupational Health Advisors, Clinical Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Force Medical Advisor, Occupational Health Technician's, Welfare Officers, Health and Wellbeing Coordinator and Administrators.
The main focus of the role will be to provide Occupational Health services and advice to all within the Force relating to attendance management, disability issues and workplace adjustments, health surveillance and ensure compliance with statutory requirements along with supporting health and wellbeing initiatives.
The applicant must be a Registered Nurse on part 1 of the NMC register and hold a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health. Two years post qualification experience is preferable along with experience of working within an Occupational Health environment in the Blue Light sector.
- The Occupational Health Advisor role is a hybrid role (40:60 home/on-site however, must be flexible if called in to work on-site)
- Part time - 22.2 hours per week (fixed days Wednesday to Friday)
- Permanent
- **The salary includes a market supplement which is reviewed annually
- This is a CV only process
Applications will be regularly reviewed and candidates updated accordingly. However, we may close the vacancy if we find a suitable candidate. If you are successful to be taken to the next stage you will be invited to interview at short notice.
Why work for us?
- 28 days Annual leave (increasing to 33 after 5 years service) + bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing, occupational health services, staff network and PAM assist.
- Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Register for a Blue light card - over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.
To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please go to our website.
- We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
- We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.
If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 0 1 9 0 5 7 1 8 4 4 4 (press option 1 then 5)
Internal applicants who are in need of redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process.