Occupational Health Advisor

Salary: £50,586 - £53,166 pa

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Huntingdon

Hybrid Working - we offer a flexible, agile, hybrid working pattern where you can work from home, as well as from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service and other locations around Cambridgeshire.

About the role

You will be an integral part of a small, friendly team providing essential support to staff across the Service. Working closely together, you will provide proactive health education whilst also providing advice and guidance to managers and staff members to manage sickness absence and assist staff in returning to the workplace.

You will play a key role in recognising and driving improvements to the services offered by the Occupational Health Unit. It is an exciting time to join the team based at a purpose-built facility within the fire station and training centre on Percy Road, Huntingdon.

About You

We are looking for a personable and experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join our team. You will be dynamic, working with managers across the Service to ensure we provide a first class OH service. You will have the drive and determination to recognise areas for improvement and implement change, bringing the team with you on the journey.

We would also like to see that you have the following:

• Part 1 of the NMC Register and hold a qualification within Occupational Health to post graduate Diploma or Degree level.
• Experience in managing an Occupational Health Department / Unit
• Experience of managing case work - giving appropriate medical opinion/advice in the rehabilitation of individuals during and / or following sickness absence so that appropriate action can be taken to facilitate an early return to work.
• Knowledge of Data Protection Regulations
• Excellent listening and communication skills, orally and in writing. This will include experience of giving appropriate medical evidenced advice in individual cases and providing clear and precise reports for management
• Experience of working unsupervised in an advisory role.

Why Choose CFRS?

At CFRS, our people are our greatest strength. We take pride in our culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development.

A Service that values you:
94% of our employees care about the future of CFRS
88% are proud to work for CFRS
78% would recommend CFRS as a great place to work

A culture that inspires and motivates:
81% our people would still like to be working here in two years’ time
83% feel motivated to give their best every day
82% are satisfied with CFRS as an employer

Opportunities for growth – whether it’s learning new technologies, supporting projects, or gaining industry certifications, we support professional development every step of the way.

A culture of innovation and inclusion – we foster an environment where your ideas matter, and where every individual is valued, included, and empowered to excel.

When You Join CFRS, You’ll Benefit From:

• Career progression and specialist training – Whether you want to develop new skills, gain qualifications, or advance into leadership, we’ll give you the opportunities to grow.
• Health and wellbeing support – Your wellbeing matters. We provide access to mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Programme, and occupational health services to support you throughout your career.
• A culture of inclusion and belonging – We don’t expect you to fit a mould - we want you to bring your whole self to the job.

Additional Rewards and Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service
• Competitive pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies, including flexible working
• Hybrid working options
• Free on-site parking (site-specific)
• Access to Blue Light Discounts at hundreds of retailers and events

Make the move. Make a difference. Join CFRS today:

To apply for this opportunity please review the Recruitment Pack, complete an EDI Form and send your CV and covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role in line with the person specification held in the recruitment pack) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk.

 *Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered. 

Closing date: 12noon, Monday November 16

Interview dates: Either November 20 or 23