Occupational Health Advisor

North Wales Police have a new opportunity for a Occupational Health Advisor to join our police force in Colwyn Bay. You will join us on a full time, temporary basis (Contract end date for this role will be 31 May 2025), This role is fixed andcan only be performed from a specific location.

About the Occupational Health Advisor role:

This is an outstanding opportunity to join North Wales Police as a Occupational Health Advisor. You’ll be joining on a full time Temporary contract for 12 months within an organisation that will truly support your success in the workplace.

You will be responsible for providing objective occupational health advice, which enables North Wales Police to manage the health of its workforce effectively in line with legal requirements.  Provide Professional input into the recruitment of Police Officers and staff, assessing ongoing fitness for work as appropriate. Undertake health surveillance in line with legal requirements.

What we're looking for in our Occupational Health Advisor:

• Registered General Nurse holding current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Occupational Health Degree
• A minimum of 3 years post registration clinical experience.
• The post holder must be able to evidence of continual professional development and revalidation with the NMC.
• Knowledge of sickness and absence management processes including advising on reasonable adjustments and recuperative plans.
• Experience of managing own caseload
• Trained in Audiometry, spirometry, Vision Screening
• Ability to keep comprehensive clinical records.
• Occupational Health Experience
• IT literacy, ability to use relevant IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• A current manual driving licence is also required, as the post holder will be required to travel across the Force as required.

Desirable;

• Phlebotomy experience
• Trained in vaccinations
• Experience of providing occupational health to an emergency service (I.e. Police, Fire. Ambulance).
• Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner Status

Benefits we offer our Occupational Health Advisor:

• All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join 
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
• Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities    
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements    
• Sick pay provisions    

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a disability confident employer. This means we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on our application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.

If you join us with a disability or medical condition, we aim to support you so you can carry out your role effectively. Where possible we’ll arrange reasonable adjustments so you can do this. If you can help us to create a safer North Wales, then we welcome your application - whatever your age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender, race or sexual orientation.

Closing date: 12:00 09/05/2024

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

There’s never been a better time to join North Wales Police. Click 'Apply' now to be our Occupational Health Advisor.