Senior Occupational Health Advisor

 
Force Headquarters, Camden, London
B003
Full Time
Permanent
£38,807.32
£3,033.56
£4,657.66



Senior Occupational Health Advisor is required on a permanent basis paying up to £45,934.98 (this includes market supplement and London allowance) with British Transport Police (BTP) based in London

BTP is the national police Force for Britain’s rail network. Every day we ensure the safety and security of over six million passengers and railway staff throughout England, Scotland and Wales. As a Senior Occupational Health Advisor with BTP you will be expected to advise, support and assess BTP employees in relation to Occupational Health, make relevant referrals to external service providers in respect of OH and welfare support and provide a service to BTP in support of BTP's effectiveness and in accordance with all relevant OH/HR/BTP policies, service standards, guidelines and statutory requirements. 
 

As Senior Occupational Health Advisor you will be required to:

  • Support the OH Service Delivery Manager in the development of OH Policies that are fit for purpose, legally compliant and meet the needs of colleagues and customers. To ensure OHAs adhere to best practice and standards.
  • Deliver a regular programme of communications and meetings to ensure all team

members are clear on what is required, report on and discuss service performance on a regular basis and take corrective action to ensure the required standards are met. Line manage the team, coaching, supporting, directing, recruiting and developing as necessary so that the whole team work well individually, with HR and BTP colleagues and deliver the required standard of professional service.

  • Maintain own knowledge of relevant BTP record-keeping and information management practices and requirements and keep records of own work and manage related information in line with those policies. Maintain up to date, accurate, confidential written and computer records on all contacts, including actions and referrals in line with BTP OH record-keeping standards and legislative requirements.

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description. The successful Senior Occupational Health Advisor will be required to have the following qualifications and evidence the following skills: 

  • Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and hold an OH qualification at certificate, diploma or degree level.
  • Proficient in producing clear, legible concise and accurate records, letters and reports on OH issues.
  • Professional, persuasive and influential. Able to command the confidence of senior operational managers, employees, trade unions, external partners and other stakeholders.
  • Strong supervisory skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and support a team of employees during periods of high demand and pressure. 

If you are interested in applying to this Senior Occupational Health Advisor role then please do not delay as interviews will be held as soon as appropriate candidates are highlighted. In return for your experience, we can offer you: 

  • Salary up to £45,934.98 (this includes market supplement and London allowance)
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Final salary pension
  • Various salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work/childcare) and retail discounts. 

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves so we welcome applicants from all sections of the community. You must have the right to remain and work in the UK and you must tell us about any previous convictions or cautions including any deemed as 'spent'. These will not necessarily exclude you from employment but they must be declared at the point of application.

Candidates internal to BTP must confirm that they are not subject to formal action plans for sickness/complaints/discipline or poor performance, that all mandatory training courses have been attended and are in ticket/up to date, that a ‘Competent’ rating, or above, was achieved on the last reporting year PDR and they have completed their tenure period (6 months) for current substantive posting.

This opportunity is closed to applications.