Deputy Manager/Senior Occupational Health Adviser
Force Dyfed Powys Police
Role Type Police Staff
Business area / Department Occupational Health Unit
Location Carmarthen
Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational Agile
Grade I
Part/Full Time Full Time
37
Type of Contract Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required? 1
Interview Date 29 September 2026
Closing Date: 18/09/2026, 23:55
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Deputy Manager/Senior Occupational Health Adviser in the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Department.
This role is suitable for hybrid working; 2 days home working with 3 days from the office. We can accommodate an office in one of our local main stations across the Dyfed-Powys Police Force area. Occasional travel to Carmarthen will be required for events, meetings and training. If you want more information on your closest station, please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team.
What you will be doing
To provide day to day clinical leadership and line management for Occupational Health Advisors and Screening Nurses. Deputising and shadowing for the Senior Manager Occupational Health & Wellbeing function lead as required, building skills and experience to provide future succession capability. Acting as a professional role model providing facilitative and effective clinical leadership, advice, support and guidance.Role Specific Tasks1. To report into Senior Occupational Health Manager who leads the force Occupational Health & Wellbeing team.2. To deputise for the Senior Manager Occupational Health & Wellbeing as required. This will require line management of the full team, ensuring G2 patient management system maintenance and data integrity, delivery of Strategic Delivery Plan and project activities to maintain service and momentum in the Senior Manager’s absence.
What can you expect
- All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
- 24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years’ service) plus 8 bank holidays
- Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)
- Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
- Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy.
- Pension scheme
- Staff Support Networks
- Flexible working opportunities
- Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
- Sick pay provisions
All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.
Diversity and Welsh language
Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.
We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all. We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs.
Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here .
We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Information point
If you require any further information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact: recruitment@dyfed-powys.police.uk
Or attend our weekly drop-in recruitment event, Wednesday @ 11am – 11:30am here .
We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
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