01/07/2026, 23:55
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.
Join Greater Manchester Police (GMP) as an Occupational Health Physician.
Are you passionate about promoting health and well-being in the workplace? Do you have a keen interest in supporting the dedicated individuals who serve and protect our communities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
GMP is one of the biggest police forces in the UK, with approximately 12,000 officers and staff, working across the organisation, which means that working as part of the force’s Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service team will provide individuals with a challenging and rewarding opportunity.
GMP are committed to ensure that the make-up of our workforce is reflective of the communities we serve, and we recognise that having a diverse workforce makes us more approachable and relevant to the public.
If successful, applicants will be joining the organisation at an exciting time with many changes taking place across the force.
Benefits of the role:
We have an opportunity for a part-time Occupational Health Physician to join the team, who will play a pivotal role in supporting the OHWS services ensuring first line managers and senior leaders receive accurate, comprehensive and timely advice in respect of officers and staff who are either absent through sickness or in a restricted duties role.
The post will be based within our OHWS Unit at Sedgley Park Training Centre, M25 0JT.
It is essential that the successful candidate is a Registered Medical Practitioner and has a medical qualification recognised by the BMA Occupational Health Committee (AFOM/MFOM) and hold a valid GMC registration.
You will be experienced in providing occupational health in public or private sectors and have a minimum of five years post registration experience.
This role requires you to be experienced in occupational medicine, offering advice on reasonable adjustments, rehabilitation and Ill health retirement. You will be expected to have knowledge of medico-legal issues, inspire and support and multidisciplinary team and the ability to display strong interpersonal skills including motivational, negotiating, relationship building and influencing skills.
You must be willing to attend relevant training/qualification courses e.g. AFOM qualification and remain registered for practice and must therefore undertake continued professional development required for registration.
Key aspects of the role:
Doug Sipple, Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service is happy to have an informal conversation with any interested candidates, please email gmprecruitment1@gmp.police.uk
Important eligibility criteria information
Please note, you must be at least 18 years old to apply
You will not be appointed until you are at least 18 years old
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Please Note: Hours of work - 14.5 hours per week – we can be flexible on days, but Monday and Tuesday would be preferable, but happy to look at any availability.
Flexitime between 8.30-17.00
To be eligible to apply for a police staff role in GMP, you need to demonstrate that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK and to carry out the hours or type of work that you are applying for.
Due to the Equality Act (2010) the sickness will not be checked until the conditional offer stage of the recruitment process and therefore candidates need to ensure that they have a good attendance record for the last 2 years for Staff and officers and for 12 months for apprentices.
The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. The Police Service welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make reasonable adjustments to the working arrangements and/ or the working environment providing it is possible to do so.
Should you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the selection process. Please contact GMP Recruitment @ gmprecruitment1@gmp.police.uk
As an equal opportunities’ employer, GMP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
Candidates with a disability meeting all essential criteria should be progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join GMP.
Policing values are enshrined in the Ethical Policing Principles (a copy of which is attached).
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Apprentices; you must be in the last 6 months of your apprenticeship to be eligible to apply for this role.
