Occupational Health Deputy Clinical Lead - HC622805

Shared Services Partnership; Netley; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health service in England is seeking a qualified Occupational Health Deputy Clinical Lead to oversee clinical management and provide expert advice on health matters. This full-time position allows for hybrid working and offers a competitive salary between £53,436 and £58,545 per annum. The ideal candidate should have relevant clinical experience, current nursing registration, and the ability to lead a health team effectively.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Access to leisure and sporting activities

Gym facilities

Retail and hospitality benefits

Qualifications

• Significant clinical, clinical governance and occupational health experience.
• Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
• Active Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner Part 3 Status.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical management and compliance with legal requirements.
• Support the professional development of the occupational health team.
• Manage complex occupational health cases collaboratively with HR.

Skills

Clinical governance experience

Occupational health expertise

Leadership skills

Communication

Adaptability to new tools

Resilience and self-motivation

Education

Occupational Health degree

Registered General Nurse

Job description

Role Title : Occupational Health Deputy Clinical Lead – HC622090

Location : Southern Support and Training Headquarters, Netley (hybrid working options available)

Contract : Permanent and Full Time (37 hours per week)

Salary : Grade G, £53,436 to £58,545 per annum

Closing Date : Sunday 14th December 2025 at 23 : 59 hrs

Please note : You will be required (with notice) to visit various locations within Hampshire & Isle of Wight, to facilitate clinics and appointments, so you will need to have the ability to travel when necessary.

Do you want to make a difference in keeping Hampshire and the Isle of Wight safe?

Occupational Health Specialists play a crucial role in providing clinical excellence and deliver a comprehensive Occupational Health, Wellbeing & Inclusion Service to the HIOWC. As a team of workplace health specialists who understand both the art and science of medicine and the unique challenges faced by those working, we focus on enabling officers / staff to remain at work / return to work, improving their fitness, health and resilience.We also enable them to deliver the Force’s priorities and better manage their health and demands of policing.

Our People Services division invites applications for a Deputy Clinical Lead to strengthen its busy and growing Occupational Health service.

About the role

In this role, you will provide objective occupational health advice to individuals and managers, in order to support Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary in effectively managing the health of its workforce. This will support the retention of skills and experience in the force, keeping people engaged at work and / or promote their return to work.

Your role and responsibilities on any day may include (but will not be limited to):

• Operational and Clinical Management Overseeing the day-to-day operations and clinical management of the service, ensuring compliance with KPIs, legal and best practice requirements, professional standards, quality, and customer service.
• Leadership and Support Assisting the Clinical Lead in supporting the Specialist Occupational Health Advisers, the Mental Health Nurse, and Screening Technicians, aiding their professional development as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and acting as a role model for best practices in Occupational Health.
• Clinical Governance Supporting the Clinical Lead in ensuring excellent clinical governance for meeting internal and external legal requirements set by the relevant professional bodies, e.g. General Medical Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council etc., and supporting the early identification of risks and concerns that lead to individual, team and wider organisational learning.
• Referral and Case Management Using your clinical judgment to prioritise and allocate referrals and cases, effectively managing workloads, resources, and the varied skills mix. Managing complex and high-risk cases, including those involving high risk / safety critical roles, in collaboration with HR and managers to reduce absence costs and protect against litigation, while regularly liaising with the HR case work team on case progression.
• Occupational Health Specialist Expert Advice Acting as an expert Occupational Health Adviser, providing clinical support and expertise to the OH team, and leading on higher-risk, complex occupational health cases.
• Medical Records Management & Confidentiality Ensuring occupational health records are completed and managed according to professional and departmental guidelines and policies, standards, and Data Protection requirements. Providing a confidential service that complies with medical confidentiality and professional practice codes.

About You

• Do you have significant clinical, clinical governance and occupational health experience and have you previously managed clinical and / or occupational health teams?
• Can you lead with humility, listen and understand key ideas, and articulate your own ideas clearly and effectively?
• Will you be able to swiftly adapt to new Clinical tools and technology (CORITY) and our own Departmental safety critical policies and procedures, which are aligned with the College of Policing standards and guidance?
• Are you able to consistently achieve, and exceed, performance targets and standards?
• Are you resilient, self-motivated and do you consistency strive for excellence?
• Are you a registered general nurse and hold a current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council? Do you have Active Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner Part 3 Status and do you have an Occupational Health degree?

If the above sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, please follow the online application link to apply at the top or bottom of this advert. You will be asked to enter personal details and complete our screening questions (this is standard across all our applications).

In addition, you will be asked to provide evidence against the following topics. These areas form part of our police competency and values framework.

We are emotionally aware - Level 3

We take ownership - Level 3

We collaborate - Level 3

We support and inspire - Level 3

We analyse critically - Level 3

We are innovative and open minded - Level 3

Values

Please do take the time to follow the links to each of the above areas, to learn more about what we are looking for, and please then provide your answers on your application form, using specific examples to evidence how you have demonstrated the competency.

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About Us

For further information about this role, or if you have any queries, please contact the Police Recruitment Team on [e-mail] or on 02380 451611 .

As an employer, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary also offers a wide range of benefits which include :

• An attractivecontributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Access toHampshire Police Leisure and Sport (providing a range of family and sporting activities)
• Gym facilities at a number of our buildings
• Access to retail and hospitality benefits via the Blue Light Card ( Welcome to Blue Light Card )

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting : [e-mail]

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.