Occupational Health Adviser

Kent Police and Essex Police; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Police is seeking an Occupational Health Adviser to join the Health and Wellbeing Team in Maidstone. The role provides expert guidance to HR, managers and staff on attendance, fitness for work and reasonable adjustments, within a multidisciplinary setting.

You will contribute to health surveillance, workplace assessments and wellbeing initiatives. Applicants should hold an OH qualification (Certificate/Diploma/Degree), be an RGN with NMC Part 3 registration, and have 2–3 years of OH

Qualifications

• RGN qualified and registered with NMC Part 3.
• Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health or equivalent.
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in Occupational Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice on attendance management, fitness for work and reasonable adjustments.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to support employees and meet organisational needs.
• Support statutory obligations under Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and Police Health & Safety Act 1997.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Advisory / coaching

Decision making

Education

Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health

NMC Part 3 registration

RGN status

Job description

Kent Police are seeking a dedicated and experienced Occupational Health Adviser to join our multidisciplinary Health and Wellbeing Team. This role is key in delivering a comprehensive, high-quality occupational health service. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with medical standards and Health & Safety legislation, while promoting the health and wellbeing of our workforce in a supportive, advisory capacity. As an Occupational Health Adviser, you will:

• Provide professional advice and support to HR, line managers, and employees on attendance management, fitness for work, and reasonable adjustments.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support individuals while meeting organisational needs and operational demands.
• Support Kent and Essex Police in fulfilling statutory obligations under the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Police (Health & Safety) Act 1997, including health surveillance, screening and workplace assessments.
• Liaise with General Practitioners, NHS services, specialist practitioners and external organisations to support employee wellbeing and manage complex cases.
• Represent Occupational Health at meetings and forums, providing expert guidance on health, safety and wellbeing matters.
• Promote access to wider wellbeing services, including physiotherapy, counselling and wellbeing support.
• Contribute to induction programmes and deliver training, coaching, and awareness sessions on occupational health and wellbeing.
• Lead or support health promotion initiatives and wellbeing campaigns to encourage attendance and resilience. Registered General Nurse (RGN) status.
• A Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health.
• NMC Part 3 registration.
• A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in Occupational Health.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence in advising, coaching and delivering presentations.
• The ability to build effective professional relationships across a range of stakeholders.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to assess information and make balanced, evidence-based judgements.
• A professional, proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Excellent influencing skills, with tact, diplomacy and patience.

Working within Kent Police, you will be part of a committed team focused on supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of officers and staff. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in a unique and rewarding environment.