Job Overview
Occupational Health Advisor at West Mercia Police
Responsibilities
* Work alongside other Occupational Health Advisors, Clinical Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Force Medical Advisor, Occupational Health Technician’s, Welfare Officers, Health and Wellbeing Coordinator and Administrators.
* Provide Occupational Health services and advice to all within the Force relating to attendance management, disability issues and workplace adjustments, health surveillance.
* Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
* Support health and wellbeing initiatives across the Force.
Qualifications
* A Registered Nurse on part 1 of the NMC register.
* Hold a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health.
* Preferable two years post‑qualification experience and experience working in an Occupational Health environment in the Blue Light sector.
Contract Details
* The role is a hybrid role (40:60 home/on‑site; 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 covering maternity/adoption leave.
* The salary includes a market supplement 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.
Closing Date
12 noon on Monday 5th January 2026
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with experience and reviewed annually.
Benefits
* 28 days Annual leave (increasing to 33 after 5 years service) + bank holidays.
* Health and wellbeing, occupational health services, staff network and an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
* Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work scheme.
* Register for a Blue Light card – over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.
Contact
For support to complete your application or if 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.
Additional Requirements
Photo ID will be required at interview, so please confirm you have a valid photo driving licence or passport (can be expired).
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