Occupational Health Nurse Consultant
We are welcoming applications for the role of Occupational Health Nurse Consultant with Dorset Police based at the following location(s): Police Headquarters, Exeter
Salary: OtherGrade 8a Nursing Grade - (less than 2 years' £53,038 (based on 37 hours), 2-5 years’ experience £55,701 (based on 37 hours), over 5 years’ experience £61,321 (based on 37 hours). Plus, a Market Supplement payment of 10% until 16th June 2026. -
Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this. Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Devon & Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same Scale.
Type of employment: Permanent
Devon and Cornwall and Dorset Policing Alliance are looking to recruit an Occupational Health Nurse Consultant who is a Specialist Practitioner in Occupational Health (SCPHN) working for an in-house Occupational Health provision delivering the full remit of Occupational Health with a focus on complex case management.
The successful applicant will work within senior management team within Occupational Health providing day to day transactional OH at a leadership level and deputising for the Lead Occupational Health Nurse Consultant. The role acts supportively and autonomously to deliver all aspects of Occupational Health delivery and acts as a role model in demonstrating high standards of clinical care and the provision of management and leadership to the Occupational Health team on all matters pertaining to service delivery and people management health and wellbeing support. The OHNC is a line manager providing clinical guidance and mentorship to less experienced colleagues, also providing education and training to clinical/allied OH staff, developing and delivering specialist training and education programmes.
The OHNC supports the recruitment, induction and retention processes within the Force nursing team and enhances all opportunities for setting specific and measurable service standards, clinical governance processes and clinical supervision.
The OHNC is responsible for implementing appropriate escalation processes making the best use of clinicians in accordance with the extent and breadth of licence. The OHNC undertakes clinical audit and supports the need for enhanced reporting capabilities for this area of expertise. The OHNC is adaptable and able to flex to different Force priorities.
We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and driven individual with proven experience of building relationships. Working within an in house Occupational Health team you will receive all the support you need from our senior management team.
This is a unique time to join the Police. The Police Uplift programme marks the start of a new collaboration between the Government and Police working together to protect the public. This work is critical as policing landscapes evolve.
This presents the perfect opportunity for Occupational Health to make a real difference. Working regionally with the other Forces in the South West of England gives the opportunity for inter-Force support. This enables us to seamlessly support Officers and Staff experiencing psychological or physical ill health but also to work closely with our counterparts in other Forces. The occupational health service makes a significant contribution to the national police wellbeing agenda. This promotes the best practices within Occupational Health but also enables us to support one another.
This role is hybrid working, where 50% of your time will be on site and the other 50% can be working from home.
Want to know more about this role?
Further detail regarding this role and the essential requirements can be found within the job description attached below.
If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact:
Hiring Line Manager: Andrea Salter - Force Lead Nurse Consultant
Email Address: andrea.salter@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Telephone Number: 01392226575
What you get if you join us:
If you work for us, you will get access to:
- A competitive salary with yearly increments.
- Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
- Company sick pay.
- Competitive local government pension scheme.
- Job related equipment supplied, as required.
- Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
- Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
- Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
- Development and training opportunities available.
- Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
- Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
- Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).
Additional Information
Recruitment Process
Application Stage:
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Once registered, you will have to complete an eligibility form to apply. If eligible, you will move to the application form stage where you will evidence your suitability for this post. The closing date for applications is 06/03/2025, 12:00.
Selection Stage:
The selection for this role will consist of Shortlisting, Interview.
Applications will be anonymised and then shortlisted by the shortlisting panel. Following the shortlisting you will be notified of the recruitment decision via email along with feedback on your application.
If successful, you will then be invited to an interview. This will be based on the essential criteria outlined within the job description. The interview process is due to take place week commencing 17 March 2025.
Some roles may also require an assessment and / or fitness test. Further information on this will be provided following the shortlisting process. The assessment and / or fitness test date will be and if applicable, otherwise N/A.
Pre-requisites:
If you are successful through the selection stage of the recruitment process, we will make a conditional offer of appointment and commence pre-requisite checks. These checks can include:
- Vetting checks,
- Reference checks,
- Medical assessment,
- Qualification review,
- Right to Work checks.
A formal offer of appointment and start date will not be agreed until all checks are satisfactorily completed. If you are successful at the selection stage your conditional offer will outline which of these checks are applicable to you.
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