Introduction to the Department
At West Midlands Police (WMP), we are committed to creating an environment that invests in, values, and improves the health and wellbeing of our people. The role of the occupational health unit is pivotal in delivering this commitment to achieve and attain a workplace culture where the wellbeing of our people is reflected in all that we do. With that in mind, the in-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing department at West Midlands Police is going through a period of change. The department welcomed a new Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing in December 2024 which has led to some changes, as a result we have some roles to offer which will enable us to improve the multi-disciplinary services we provide for a Force which is the second largest in the country with over 7,500 officers and 3,500 police staff.
About the Role
We are seeking an Occupational Health Nurse Advisor to join our great in-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing team. It is a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the team and support the service we provide to both the officers and staff of West Midlands Police for 12 months. You will have at least 3 years’ post registration experience and are an enthusiastic, organised, a good communicator, with a positive and flexible approach to work. We are particularly interested in applications from Registered Nurses - Mental Health (RNMH) for this vacancy.
The successful candidate(s) will work as part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team including Force Medical Advisors, Occupational Health Nurse Advisors, Trauma Therapists, Occupational Health Practice Nurses, and Occupational Health Technicians. Independent assessment of an individual’s fitness for role is the main part of this role, following the standards, policies, and guidance to reach a safe, effective and efficient decision.
A robust induction plan will provide the successful candidate with all the necessary support and advice in the early stages of employment with West Midlands Police, and following on from that induction there will be plenty of opportunity to learn and grow as an Occupational Health professional, whether that is through contribution to/participation in the development of wider service provision, and/or policy and standards.
Key Responsibilities
As Occupational Health Nurse Advisor, you’ll:
- Support the full remit of Occupational Health activities, including Management Referral consultations, Occupational Vaccinations, Health Surveillance, Fitness for Work/Task assessments, and pre-employment assessments.
- Provide clear, balanced (pragmatically balancing clinical risk against organisational/operational requirements), and accurate management advice/guidance relating to all Occupational Health matters, to colleagues, senior managers, and other key stakeholders within the organisation.
- Provide advice/guidance to assist with improving absence rates, promoting effective and sustainable return-to-work plans at the earliest opportunity.
- Supporting Line Managers to appropriately support/manage their team members, where appropriate this will include retaining officers and staff in the workplace.
- Provide advice/guidance to assist with improving the retention of officers and staff, promoting, maintaining and improving the physical and mental wellbeing of all West Midlands Police colleagues.
- Support initiatives to promote safety, wellbeing, sickness absence reduction and/or reduction of restrictions (as appropriate), providing advice on work related health issues to support line managers/the executive retain operational effectiveness, and efficiencies for the communities that WMP serves.
- Supporting the collection of data to identify health trends, inform proactive/strategic wellbeing interventions, and opportunity for continuous improvement of the service delivery.
- Support with the development of strategies for Occupational Health activities, to ensure the delivery of a holistic, preventative Occupational Health provision. - Ensuring that safe, effective, high quality, efficient, and consistent services are always delivered against agreed performance targets, Force policy and statutory legislation.
- Support with the development of policies for Occupational Health activities to achieve delivery of a holistic, preventative Occupational Health provision. - Ensuring that safe, effective, high quality, efficient, and consistent services are always delivered against agreed performance targets, Force policy and statutory legislation.
- Support business contingency plans effectively and efficiently to ensure service is maintained during periods of transition and disruption.
Full Role Details
Salary and Shifts
Salary: £44,700 - £50,949.00
Shift patterns include shift allowance: Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00, Onsite.
Selection Process
Online Application and Sift - You will complete an online application form, which will be reviewed against the skills, experience and behaviours required for the role.
Closing Date: 17/09/2026, 23:59 (Subject to change due to volume of applications)
Assessment and/or Interview - Candidates who successfully pass the application stage will be invited to attend an interview and/or assessment. This will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role.
Proposed date(s): W/C 28/09/2026
Pre-Employment Checks - If you are selected as the preferred candidate, you will be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks before receiving a formal offer. For internal candidates, some checks may not be required. Checks may include:
Vetting Checks - You must successfully complete the required level of Management vetting and Security clearance before starting the role. This may include providing information relating to your background and financial history as part of the vetting process. Click here for more information.
Medical Checks - Appointment to this role is subject to successfully completing medical checks. This may include a drugs test and, where required, a fitness assessment.
Reference Checks - You will need to provide details covering at least five years of employment, education or other relevant activity history.
We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and reasonable adjustments are available for those who need them.
