Occupational Health Advisor - Herts
Are you an experienced Occupational Health Advisor looking for a challenge? If you are, then we might just be able to help you find your next exciting OHA role! We are offering a great opportunity for you to join our multi-disciplinary Occupational Health, Team in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire.
We are looking at a full time post. This post will have a blend of onsite and remote working during the week. Part time applications will also be considered
The Occupational Health Advisor post is based at Welwyn Garden City Herts Police HQ with some travel across sites to work demands when needed. As part of this multi-disciplinary team, you will report to the Snr OHA and will assist in the delivery of a professional, evidence based Occupational Health service which meets the needs of the 3 Police Forces. We believe our Service helps to achieve the Forces’ vision of purposefully adding value to the communities in which we work and live.
You will have the opportunity to use a range of your OHA skills and experience and the role will be a blend of case management, health surveillance, preemployment medicals and some duty work where required.
Clinical support and ongoing training are paramount to our team. As a focus on this we provide external clinical supervision, peer support and CPD opportunities as part of the role
We are looking for an OHA who has a solid understanding of current Occupational Health issues and relevant legislation with proven experience of complex case management. We are passionate about supporting our employees with solution focused OH advice, which helps to promote a positive work life balance.
You will be a Registered General or Mental Health Nurse with a qualification and or a good level of experience in Occupational Health. Success in this role requires excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation. Effective time management skills and IT skills such as TEAMs are essential for this role. Previous experience of using OH IT systems would be an advantage.
If you are interested in applying for the advertised role please ensure you read the attached role profile, context sheet (if applicable) and recruitment information for applicants.
Interviews will either be face to face held at Hertfordshire Constabulary Police headquarters, Welwyn Garden City or the Sandy Police House.
For further information or an informal chat please contact Justine Hill, Senior Occupational Health advisor on 07708 492417.
Additional Advert Information
- Internal Applicants
To apply for this role, internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period.
If you qualify as an internal candidate within the advertising force, you may upload either your CV or the internal role summary form attached to this advert.
- Vetting Process
Please note that, as part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18).
Examples of when this may apply include:
- Transferring to another force
- Renewing vetting clearance
- Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
- Moving into or working in a role involving close contact with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above apply to you, please expect your line manager to be contacted when you submit your vetting application.
- Redeployment and Redundancy
This vacancy is open to employees at risk of redundancy and will remain available to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed and accepted.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. If successful, redeployees will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
- Role Profile
We recommend downloading and saving a copy of the role profile, as it will no longer be accessible once the advert closes.
- Commitment to Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. We provide workplace adjustments wherever needed so that all colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme.