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)
* Fixed term contract for 12 months
* This opportunity is to cover Maternity/adoption leave
* The salary includes a market supplement which is reviewed annually (Salary based on 22.2 hours)
* Candidates must have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years to meet the vetting level required for the post
The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Monday 5th January 2026
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 an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
* Gym membership discounts.
* Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to work scheme.
* 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 01905 718444 (press option 1 then 5) or email BOC.staff.recruitment.team@westmercia.police.uk
Internal applicants who are in need of redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process.
*Photo ID will be required at interview so please follow this link if you do not have a photo driving licence or passport (can be expired)