Senior Nurse

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https://westyorkshirepolice.tal.net/vx/lang\-en\-GB/appcentre\-3/candidate/postings/3055

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Senior Nurse Advisor

• Job title: Senior Advisor – Clinical Governance \+ Lead Nurse (Occupational Health)


• Salary: NHS Band 8a (£57,528 – £64,750 per annum)


• Contract: Permanent, full time


• Location: Wakefield (with travel across Force locations)

Looking for a senior occupational health leadership role where you can shape clinical standards and make a real impact?

West Yorkshire Police is seeking an experienced and forward thinking Senior Nurse Advisor – Clinical Governance Lead to provide professional, clinical and strategic leadership within our Occupational Health service.

This pivotal role leads the delivery of a high quality, evidence based occupational health nursing service, supporting the health, wellbeing and operational effectiveness of over 10,000 officers, staff and volunteers. Working within a bio psycho social model, you will ensure robust clinical governance, high professional standards and continuous service improvement.

This is a unique opportunity to influence Force wide health and wellbeing strategy, modernise clinical practice and lead a dedicated nursing team within a complex and high profile organisation.

Role and Responsibilities
You will lead and develop the Occupational Health Nursing service, with responsibilities including:

• Providing professional and clinical leadership to the Occupational Health Nursing team


• Leading clinical governance, ensuring robust protocols, compliance with legislation and national best practice


• Working closely with the Head of Occupational Health, Force Medical Advisor and senior stakeholders to deliver improved clinical outcomes


• Overseeing health surveillance and monitoring programmes, ensuring statutory compliance


• Managing service performance, demand and capacity to minimise waiting times and maximise value for money


• Leading health awareness, risk management and wellbeing initiatives aligned to organisational and public health priorities


• Acting as a specialist clinical advisor in the development of Force policies impacting health and wellbeing


• Maintaining audit, assurance and external assessment processes, including SEQOHS compliance


• Holding a proportionate clinical caseload and contributing to nurse led clinics


• Providing line management, supervision and professional support to nursing staff

Expectations
To succeed in this role, you will be expected to:

• Provide confident, credible leadership within a multidisciplinary environment


• Apply advanced clinical judgement and governance expertise to complex occupational health issues


• Communicate effectively with senior leaders, managers and external partners


• Drive continuous improvement in clinical quality, safety and service delivery


• Balance strategic responsibilities with operational clinical leadership


• Travel across the Force area to support service delivery

Essential Criteria

• Registered General Nurse qualification


• Formal qualification in Occupational Health Nursing recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)


• Extensive post qualification occupational health experience


• Proven experience of leading teams and developing service delivery models


• Demonstrable experience of developing clinical practice and governance frameworks


• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and use of data to inform decision making


• Experience of health surveillance processes and statutory compliance

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of applying health and safety legislation in an occupational setting


• Benefits/What We OfferWest Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support work–life balance, wellbeing, development and financial security. These include:


• Generous annual leave allowance \- 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays)


• Flexible working options, including agile working arrangements to help you manage your professional and personal commitments


• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme


• Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children’s Charity (eligibility\-dependent)


• Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card


• Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility\-dependent)


• Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes


• Opportunities for career development and training


• Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family\-friendly provisions


• A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities


• Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs


• Training and development opportunities, depending on previous experience and skillsetWe are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a member of the Fair Work Charter. See here for more information:

West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter
https://www.westyorks\-ca.gov.uk/business/growth\-hub/better\-business\-practices/fair\-work\-charter/

For more information about what we offer, visit: Employee Benefits https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/jobs\-volunteer/benefits

How to Apply
Join us in shaping an estate that supports vital policing services across West Yorkshire. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional career.

For further information about the role, please contact Head of Occupational Health, Hayley Golding. hayley.golding@westyorkshire.police.uk

This vacancy will close at 23:55 hours on 1st June 2026\.

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: £57,528\.00\-£64,750\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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