Job Description
Flexible working: due to the nature of this role, home working will notbe possible. We recognise the importance of a healthy work-lifebalance, which is why we offer flexible working options including part-time and compressed hours, with flexibility around start and finishtimes.About usMI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism andattempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carryout investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence,and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ todisrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provideadvice and guidance to government, businesses and otherorganisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 meansyou’ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouragingenvironment, making a real difference to UK national security.The roleAs an on-site Occupational Health Advisor, you’ll play a crucial part inprotecting and promoting the health and wellbeing of colleagues. Withopportunities for career development and plenty of unique challenges,you’ll enjoy variety and autonomy as you ensure your colleagues areable to complete their mission-critical work safely.Day to day, you’ll manage casework, support employees with existinghealth conditions, and help teams to build a culture that prioritisesphysical and mental health. You’ll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary
team, working with colleagues from Wellbeing, Safety and Psychology,as well as other healthcare professionals. With the chance to focus on individual cases, you’ll support our peoplewith advice on how to manage their health conditions in the workplace,while providing travel clearances, risk assessments, health surveillance,and fitness for work medicals. Your advice will be relevant and timely,and your recommendations will be in line with medical standards andlegislation.You’ll also have opportunities to shadow different teams across theorganisation(s) to better understand how to support our colleagues,while working with partners, such as HR, to provide the best possibleservice. Due to the nature of this role, there is no home working available.However, we offer a range of flexible working options including part-time, compressed hours and job share. You’ll have flexibility in yourstart and finish times, as long as you’re present on-site for our corehours and willing to work as part of the team to ensure cover. You’ll beemployed by MI5, but if you join us in Cheltenham, you’ll be based andwork predominantly with people at GCHQ. Occasional UK travel may berequired and, if you’re interested, international travel may also be anoption depending on business needs.About youYou will be a qualified Occupational Health Advisor, registered withNMC Part 1, with good knowledge of occupational health andemployment legislation. You’ll have experience managing diverse andcomplex caseloads, including physical and mental health surveillance,risk assessments, and fitness for work medicals. And you’ll be able to
make evidence-based decisions and provide effective, practicalsolutions.You’ll also have an ability to analyse issues and use your strongattention to detail and organisational skills to deliver a prompt andefficient service. With excellent interpersonal skills and clear writtenand verbal communication, you’ll be able to effectively engage andcollaborate with employees, partners and management.Training and developmentWhen you start, you’ll get an organisation induction and a buddy to helpyou settle in. We’re proud to offer an inclusive and supportive workingenvironment, and as an organisation that values and nurtures ourcolleagues, both professionally and personally, we’re dedicated tohelping you fulfil your potential.From a wide range of courses through our internal training academy tothe chance to build on your professional qualifications, we’recommitted to making the most of your skills. Our support includesfunding for job-specific training such as audiology, spirometry, visionscreening and HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome), along with clearprogression pathways.Rewards and benefits You’ll receive a starting salary of £52,576 (Cheltenham) or £54,752(London), plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5years' service, and an additional 10.5 days’ public and privilegeholidays.opportunities to be recognised through our employeeperformance scheme.a dedicated development budget
an interest-free season ticket loanan excellent pension schemea cycle to work schemefacilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (atsome locations)paid parental and adoption leave