Occupational Health Advisor

Salary: Up to £48,254.40 plus £4598.00 Market Supplement per annum.

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester, Leeds or Cardiff

Employment Type: Blended approach of home and office-working is available

Hours: This is a full-time role (37 hours)

About Us

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simple: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for your next exciting career move? British Transport Police have an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Health Advisor to join the Occupational Health Team. As an Occupational Health Advisor with BTP, you will provide a full range of Occupational Health services required by the BTP including case management, fitness for task medicals, health surveillance and supporting our Wellbeing services across regional sites.

Main Responsibilities

• Work across BTP medical centres, divisional sites or remotely to deliver case management, health assessment and health surveillance activities and using evidence-based knowledge, interpret results to provide expert opinion on fitness for work and where necessary, identifying recommendations and adjustments considering organisational capability, medical standards and relevant legislation.
• Provide expert advice; on an individual or group basis such as at sickness absence meetings by providing impartial, professional and expert occupational health advice and guidance to managers and employees in relation to fitness for work/tasks, sickness absence, workplace and environment risk assessment.
• Advise and educate managers in meeting their responsibilities in respect of employee health and wellbeing through attendance at sub-divisional Health and Safety meetings.
• Represent BTP at relevant specialist networks and groups such as the College of Policing police occupational health practitioner network and to undertake and participate in network learning and information sharing to improve performance related clinical process and activities.
• Regularly attend BTP locations as required. There will also be an opportunity for some remote working.

What We’re Looking For, Your Essential Skills

• Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council. Must be on Part 3 of NMC Register.
• Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health.
• Proven Occupational Health experience and medical assessment skills relevant to case management, pre-employment and fitness for task assessments.
• Experience of complex case management and medical assessment skills; management of medical information, confidentiality and provision of advice and recommendation.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Occupational Health and Health & Safety best practice and legislative requirements in clinical OH practice.
• Competency in undertaking safety critical medicals including medical history taking and assessment, screening of blood pressure recordings, hearing, vision/colour vision and lung function capabilities and advising on fitness for task of our employees.
• Acts in a professional and knowledgeable manner and can command the confidence of line and operational managers, employees, trade unions, external partners and other stakeholders.

Additional Information

Applications will be via a detailed CV, Cover Letter and online application form. Your Cover Letter should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment (3/5 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure.

Medical: We’ll ask for relevant health and medical history details to support employee wellbeing.

References: We’ll ask for references to cover the past 5 years.

What We Offer

• Flexible and Agile Working approach.
• Allowance available for purchasing equipment for home and blended working.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
• Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access.
• Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.
• Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support.
• Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships.
• Excellent Pension scheme: We offer the BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London.

Inclusion & Diversity And Positive Action

At BTP, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We believe diversity drives innovation and better decision-making. Our roles are open to everyone, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, women, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those who are neurodiverse. As part of our commitment we operate a Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

Join Us

Grow your career with us. We can’t wait to hear from you!