Number of Posts 1 Advertised INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Branch/Division People & Development Branch Location Sedgley Park Training Centre (Prestwich) Grade Special Graded Rank Not applicable Leadership Level Middle Leader Contract Type Permanent Hours 36.25 hours per week (Monday-Friday) plus hybrid working Hours Full time Advertised Salary NHS (Agenda for Change) Band 6 £37,338 - 44,962 - plus Market Supplement £4,277 (pro-rata) Advert Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe.
Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km.
Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, whose residents draw on and contribute to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speak up to 200 different languages.
Recently awarded the 'most improved force in the country' after its latest police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL) inspection in 2023, Greater Manchester Police remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes it more approachable and relevant to the public, and so we welcome applications from everyone.
If successful, applicants will be joining the organisation at an exciting time with many changes taking place across the force.
Working under the guidance of the Senior Occupational Health Advisor, and responsible for OH Screening Nurses, the purpose of the role is to provide a comprehensive OH nursing service for the force.
Key aspects of the role will involve: • Dealing with complex OH cases and undertaking sickness absence case management, including producing accurate associated documentation.
• Leading and managing OH Screening Nurses, providing support and advice to OH Technicians as required.
• When required undertaking recruitment, fitness for task and health surveillance activities.
• Supporting body fluid exposure risk assessments and workplace vaccinations.
• Able to demonstrate proven skills in communication, team working and compassion, working in line with evidence-based practice.
• Computer literate with experience of using OH software service delivery systems.
• Be willing to work flexibly at different locations across the force.
Applicants must be registered nurses, with current fitness to practice and hold an appropriate OH qualification at diploma/degree level and above.
Understanding of OH within a blue light environment would be an advantage.
Shortlisting criteria: candidates should refer to the personal specification contained in the job description, and all items marked as 'E' essential must be demonstrated in the supporting information when submitting your application to ensure you are successful through shortlisting.
Benefits:- • As well as offering the chance of a rewarding career, there are other benefits to working for GMP.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days, plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service.
• A competitive salary • Annual pay rise • Generous Pension • Maternity/paternity leave • Healthcare and wellbeing support • Opportunity to join GMP's Sports and Social Club which offers a range of sporting activities • Emergency services blue light card discount • Cycle Scheme • Car Lease Scheme - Fleet Solutions offer the leading salary sacrifice lease car scheme for the NHS and other public sector organisations please paste this link into your browser for further details Fleet solutions (nhsfleetsolutions.co.uk)