Job Introduction
Salary: £39,871.93 + £4613.61 London allowance if based in London per annum with yearly increments based on performance
Contract Type: 18 months FTC
Location: Manchester or London
Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available
Hours: This is a full-time role (37 hours per week)
British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do.
Our values guide everything we do:
- We Care
- We Do the Right Thing
- We Strive to Be Better Every Day
- We Are One BTP
- We Are Proud to Protect
Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.
The Opportunity:
British Transport Police have an opportunity for a Occupational Health Practice Nurse to join our Occupational Health team. As a Occupational Health Practice Nurse with BTP, you’ll make a real impact, supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. You’ll provide clear, practical advice that helps colleagues stay well, return to work safely and perform at their best.
What you'll be doing:
- Carry out occupational health assessments to establish fitness for work for operational Officers and police staff which may be face to face clinics, paper or remote assessment.
- Provide clear and appropriate reporting of medical assessment outcomes to employees, line managers and relevant departments.
- Deliver health surveillance and keep accurate, confidential records
- Support managers and staff with advice on workplace health and wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with OH colleagues, recruitment, People delivery and others to support the effective delivery of OH services.
What we’re looking for, Your Essential Skills:
- Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) with occupational health or relevant clinical experience.
- Strong clinical judgement and confidence in making practical recommendations
- Clear written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage your workload while working as part of a team
- Strong customer service orientation and able to develop good working relationships
Desirable criteria:
- Certificates in Audiometry, spirometry, vision screening.
What we offer:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
- Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
- Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access.
- Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.
- Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support.
- Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships.
- Excellent Pension scheme: We offer the BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London. This group personal pension plan is available to all police staff and is a defined contribution scheme. It provides the flexibility to vary your pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of your salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at Pension-Queries@btp.police.uk. Note: If you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS, your pension will not be affected.
Additional Information:
Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.
Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting (3/5 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see attached document.
Medical: We’ll ask for relevant health and medical history details to support employee wellbeing.
References: We'll ask for references to cover the past 5 years.
Applications will be via an up-to-date CV and online application form, as part of this application please outline how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI can be a useful tool to spark ideas or help you organise your thoughts, but when it comes to your application, we want to hear from you, not an algorithm. What truly stands out to us are genuine stories, personal insights and the experiences that have shaped who you are. Authenticity matters - it helps us understand your motivations, your strengths and how you’ll contribute to our team. So, use AI if it helps you get started, but let your own voice lead the way.
Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, 28th June 2026
Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. Early submission is highly recommended.
Inclusion & Diversity:
We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices.
If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here.
For more information on Inclusion or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity Disability Confident Scheme
Join Us:
Ready to take the next step in your career? At BTP, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, make a real impact, and be part of something extraordinary.
Find out why BTP could be the perfect fit for you - About Us - British Transport Police
Curious about what life at BTP is really like? Hear directly from our people and discover what makes working here so rewarding. Explore real stories on our blog: Our Stories - British Transport Police
For further information, please contact our Resourcing Team -RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.
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