Senior Force Nursing Advisor

Devon and Cornwall Police; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Devon and Cornwall and Dorset Policing Alliance is seeking a Senior Force Nursing Advisor based at Police Headquarters in Exeter. This role involves delivering comprehensive Occupational Health services, providing clinical advice, and supporting the wellbeing of police officers and staff during a pivotal time for policing. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increments

Subsidised gym memberships

Discounts via the Blue Light Card Scheme

Company sick pay

Competitive pension scheme

Job-related equipment

Onsite parking

Group insurance (salary sacrifice)

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering Occupational Health services.
• Commitment to supporting health and wellbeing within the police force.
• Ability to assess physical and psychological fitness for work.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical advice to staff and stakeholders.
• Assess and support fitness for work and health guidance.
• Deputise for senior Occupational Health personnel as needed.

Skills

Clinical care

Relationship building

Mentorship

Leadership

Education

Specialist Practitioner in Occupational Health (SCPHN)

Job description

Location:

Police Headquarters, Exeter, Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset

Salary:

Other Band 7 – Agenda for Change Scale. The starting salary will be within the Scale starting at £47,172, with increments at 2 and 5 years reaching up to £53,980, plus a market supplement.

Role Overview:

We are inviting applications for the position of Senior Force Nursing Advisor with Dorset Police, based at either Police Headquarters in Exeter or Winfrith, Dorset.

The Devon and Cornwall and Dorset Policing Alliance seeks a Specialist Practitioner in Occupational Health (SCPHN) to deliver comprehensive Occupational Health services. The successful candidate will be a senior team member providing high-quality, evidence-based clinical advice to managers, staff, and officers. Responsibilities include assessing physical and psychological fitness for work, offering health and wellbeing guidance, and supporting internal and external stakeholders.

The role involves deputising for the Occupational Health Nurse Consultant and potentially the Lead Occupational Health Nurse Consultant, demonstrating high standards of clinical care, and providing leadership, mentorship, and supervision within the team.

We seek a committed, enthusiastic individual with proven relationship-building skills. Support from senior management will be available.

This is a pivotal time for policing, with new collaborations and initiatives under the Police Uplift programme, emphasizing the importance of Occupational Health in supporting officers and staff, and contributing to the national police wellbeing agenda.

What We Offer:

Benefits include a competitive salary with annual increments, subsidised gym memberships, discounts via the Blue Light Card Scheme, company sick pay, a competitive pension scheme, job-related equipment, onsite parking, group insurance (via salary sacrifice), support networks, free Employee Assistance Programme, training opportunities, flexible working hours, and hybrid working arrangements.

Application Process:

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