Occupational Health Clinical Lead
Salary: PO3 £57,186 - £60,912 per annum
Location: Headquarters
Hours/Contract: Full-time, permanent
Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026
Vetting Level: MV
Make a Difference – Join Our Team
We are looking for a dedicated, experienced and motivated Occupational Health Clinical Lead to join Durham Constabulary, helping to support the health, safety and wellbeing of our workforce. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, manage and develop a proactive Occupational Health Service that is responsive to the needs of the organisation and supports the delivery of an outstanding policing service.
As Occupational Health Clinical Lead, you will provide expert clinical leadership, working closely with frontline teams, HR, Health and Safety, external providers and wider stakeholders to enhance the quality, consistency and effectiveness of Occupational Health service provision.
The Role
The Occupational Health Clinical Lead will be responsible for leading and developing a proactive clinical Occupational Health Service for Durham Constabulary, ensuring the service meets legislative, organisational and individual needs.
You will support the development and delivery of Occupational Health strategy, policy, practice and service level agreements, ensuring the service demonstrates best value and supports the organisation in reducing avoidable sickness absence.
This role will also provide expert consultation on complex clinical cases, oversee external providers and contracted services, manage service budgets and KPIs, and support key processes including adjusted duties, ill health retirement and injury awards. [
As part of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting our people, promoting wellbeing, and delivering high-quality services that contribute to the safety and effectiveness of policing across our communities.
What You’ll Do
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Lead, manage and develop a proactive clinical Occupational Health Service that is responsive to organisational need.
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Assist the Head of HR in developing Occupational Health strategy, policy, practice and service level agreements.
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Provide expert clinical consultation on complex cases, using evidence-based and reflective practice.
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Manage and coordinate the activities of the Occupational Health Service, including integration between internal and external providers.
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Oversee external providers and contracted services to ensure high-quality Occupational Health support and compliance with agreed standards.
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Work closely with HR, Health and Safety and other departments to promote a safe and supportive working environment.
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Manage service budgets, monitor KPIs and produce reports for internal and external stakeholders.
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Lead on the management of adjusted duties, ill health retirement and injury award processes in line with relevant policy, regulations and guidance.
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Establish and maintain governance frameworks for Occupational Health services, ensuring accountability and transparency.
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Design and oversee Occupational Health programmes, including health surveillance, risk assessments and health promotion initiatives.
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Lead, motivate and develop Occupational Health staff, supporting their personal and professional development.
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Deliver high standards of service aligned with organisational priorities and professional standards.
What You’ll Bring
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A specialist community public health nurse, Occupational Health Diploma/Degree or equivalent qualification.
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Registration as a general nurse, NMC register part 1.
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At least five years’ management experience within an Occupational Health environment.
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At least five years’ professional Occupational Health experience.
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Experience of providing strategic leadership and managing a department.
If you hold a higher qualification than those required, or have a minimum of five years’ relevant experience, please ensure this is clearly evidenced within your application. All applications will be carefully reviewed by our recruitment team.
Eligibility Requirements
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Applicants must have the right to work and live in the UK without restrictions.
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Proof of eligibility will be required for successful candidates.
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All recruitment communication will be sent via email, so please check your inbox, including junk and spam folders.
Further Information
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Any offer of employment is subject to the successful completion of appropriate vetting checks, which will be maintained throughout your service.
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Applicants must have resided in the UK for at least three years prior to application.
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Where this requirement is not met, candidates must provide verifiable police clearance certificates from relevant countries.
Durham Constabulary is committed to maintaining the highest professional standards. Tattoos that could be considered offensive, discriminatory, or inconsistent with our values may affect eligibility.
