Occupational Health Adviser

Kent Police are seeking a dedicated and experienced Occupational Health Adviser to join our multidisciplinary Health and Wellbeing Team. This role is key in delivering a comprehensive, high-quality occupational health service. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with medical standards and Health & Safety legislation, while promoting the health and wellbeing of our workforce in a supportive, advisory capacity. As an Occupational Health Adviser, you will:

• Provide professional advice and support to HR, line managers, and employees on attendance management, fitness for work, and reasonable adjustments.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support individuals while meeting organisational needs and operational demands.
• Support Kent and Essex Police in fulfilling statutory obligations under the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Police (Health & Safety) Act 1997, including health surveillance, screening and workplace assessments.
• Liaise with General Practitioners, NHS services, specialist practitioners and external organisations to support employee wellbeing and manage complex cases.
• Represent Occupational Health at meetings and forums, providing expert guidance on health, safety and wellbeing matters.
• Promote access to wider wellbeing services, including physiotherapy, counselling and wellbeing support.
• Contribute to induction programmes and deliver training, coaching, and awareness sessions on occupational health and wellbeing.
• Lead or support health promotion initiatives and wellbeing campaigns to encourage attendance and resilience.
  
  Registered General Nurse (RGN) status.
• A Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health.
• NMC Part 3 registration.
• A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in Occupational Health.
You will also demonstrate:
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence in advising, coaching and delivering presentations.
• The ability to build effective professional relationships across a range of stakeholders.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to assess information and make balanced, evidence-based judgements.
• A professional, proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Excellent influencing skills, with tact, diplomacy and patience.
Working within Kent Police, you will be part of a committed team focused on supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of officers and staff. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in a unique and rewarding environment.