Occupational Health Advisor

Staffordshire Police; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Sick pay

Family friendly policies

Eye care vouchers

On site gym

Car lease scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Catering facilities

Staff networks

Union support

Training & development

Job summary

Staffordshire Police are seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join our Occupational Health team, supporting police officers, firefighters and staff across our organisation.

In this rewarding role, you’ll provide expert occupational health advice, helping employees stay healthy, resilient and fit for work while supporting managers with evidence-based clinical guidance.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Part 1) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Current NMC (or relevant professional body) registration.
• Postgraduate Occupational Health qualification.
• Significant Occupational Health experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, case management and report-writing skills.
• Evidence-based advice to managers.
• Experience within policing or emergency services desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational health referrals and fitness-for-work assessments.
• Undertake pre-employment and health surveillance medicals.
• Manage sickness absence and complex case management.
• Advise on workplace adjustments, rehabilitation and return-to-work plans.
• Produce clear, professional reports and recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with HR, managers, Health & Safety and clinical colleagues.
• Support service improvement and provide guidance to Occupational Health Technician.

Skills

Occupational health experience

Clinical assessment

Case management

Report writing

NMC registration

Education

Postgraduate Occupational Health qualification

NMC registration (if applicable)

Job description

Contract Type Permanent

Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement.

Job Title Occupational Health Advisor

Grade £40,383-£47,046

Contract Type Permanent

Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.

For more information about Staffordshire Police please click the below link:

Home | Staffordshire Police

About The Opportunity

Protect those who protect our communities.

We're looking for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join our Occupational Health team, supporting police officers, firefighters and staff across our organisation.

In this rewarding role, you'll provide expert occupational health advice, helping employees stay healthy, resilient and fit for work while supporting managers with evidence-based clinical guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational health referrals and fitness-for-work assessments
• Undertake pre-employment and health surveillance medicals
• Manage sickness absence and complex case management
• Advise on workplace adjustments, rehabilitation and return-to-work plans
• Produce clear, professional reports and recommendations
• Work collaboratively with HR, managers, Health & Safety and clinical colleagues
• Support service improvement and provide guidance to Occupational Health Technician

About You

• Registered Nurse (Part 1) or equivalent professional qualification
• Current NMC (or relevant professional body) registration
• Postgraduate Occupational Health qualification
• Significant Occupational Health experience
• Strong clinical assessment, case management and report-writing skills
• Confident providing practical, evidence-based advice to managers
• Experience within policing, fire and rescue services, or other emergency service environments would be highly desirable

Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.

Closing date: 8th October 2026 Midday

Interview date: TBC

Benefits

• Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund - Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk)
• Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
• Flexible / Agile Working
• Sick pay scheme
• Fostering friendly policy
• Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Eye care vouchers
• On site Gyms
• Staff associations
• Reward and Recognition
• Blue light Card
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking at selected sites
• Onsite catering facilities
• Access to Staff Networks
• Union support
• Financial products and services

Please note that applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals. However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are ‘at risk’ and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that at risk group, the post may be withdrawn. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants.

Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.

For more information on Positive Action please email the team on [e-mail]

For any Recruitment queries please email [e-mail]

Residency Eligibility

Please note you will need to have been a resident in the UK for the last three years consecutively for RV Level roles and five years for MV Level roles (see below link around Vetting for more information)

Please Note If You Are Successful At Interview And Commence Pre-employment Checks This Will Include Vetting, Please See What This Involves And The Process Via The Below Link

Police vetting process | Join The Police (joiningthepolice.co.uk)