Occupational Health Practice Nurse (Headquarters, Maidstone)

Essex Police; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force located in Maidstone is seeking a Practice Nurse to coordinate medical recruitment activities. The successful candidate must be a Registered General Nurse, responsible for conducting routine checks and advising on healthy lifestyles. This role involves working in a fast-paced, clinical environment, requiring excellent organisational skills. The position offers a starting salary of £41,856, with potential increases, and supports a full-time role in a committed team environment.

Benefits

Incremental salary increases

Opportunity to make a real difference in the community

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered General Nurse with experience in clinical environments.
• Strong organisational skills are required.
• Experience administering a range of clinical functions.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate medical recruitment activity for the force.
• Conduct routine medical checks and provide advice on healthy lifestyles.
• Refer officers and staff for further monitoring of medical conditions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Clinical functions administration

Advice on healthy lifestyles

Education

Registered General Nurse

Job description

Location of Role

Maidstone

Advert Closing Date

05 / 01 / 2026

Starting Salary

£41,856.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part / Full Time

Full Time

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Pattern

Mon-Fri

Weekend / Evening Working: No

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Practice Nurse within the multi-disciplined Health and Wellbeing Services.

The main purpose of this role is to co-ordinate the delivery of medical recruitment activity for the force, undertaking all aspects of routine medical checks, providing advice and guidance on healthy lifestyles and, where appropriate, referring officers and staff for further monitoring or investigation of potential medical conditions.

It is essential that the successful candidate is a Registered General Nurse.

This is a highly rewarding yet challenging role that requires the successful candidate to organise and prioritise clinical commitments, therefore strong organisational skills are required, together with the ability to work in a high-activity clinical environment alongside a multi-discipline team. Experience of administering and undertaking a range of clinical functions is essential.

This opportunity would suit a highly motivated and dynamic individual who can bring their wide experience to the role.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team making a real difference
• Work in a role that values innovation, compassion, and collaboration

Important :

Your application will be shortlisted based on the content of your ‘Reason for Application’ section. Please provide focused information to ensure you meet the shortlisting criteria

Kent Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £47,505.00.

All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance. During the recruitment process you will be sent vetting information forms to complete.

Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.

If you’re not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you’re from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn’t apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.

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