Occupational Health Practice Nurse (part-time, 18.5 hours per week)

Job Introduction

Salary: £39,871.93 per annum (£19,935.97 pro-rate) plus £4,613.61 (£2,306.81 pro-rate) London Allowance if applicable. 

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: FHQ – London 

Type of Working Arrangement: Primarily office-based with flexibility for remote working when feasible.

Hours: 18.5 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 are simply: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for your next exciting career move? British Transport Police have an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Health Practice Nurse to join the Safety & Wellbeing department. This is a development role, therefore, whilst we will require the successful candidate to be a Nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Occupational Health experience is not essential as we will provide you with the relevant training to enable you to carry out your role effectively and successfully. There will be opportunities to undertake formal Occupational Health training to become a qualified Occupational Health practitioner.

What you'll be doing: 

• Undertake efficient and timely medical assessments (face-to-face clinics, paper, and remote assessments) and provide clear and concise explanation/instruction to participants to establish fitness for work for operational Officers and police staff.
• Provide opinion for fitness for work and any necessary recommendations using evidence-based knowledge and taking into consideration BTP local procedure and processes, statutory health surveillance, drug and alcohol policy, and medical standards.
• With appropriate supervision, support Occupational Health Advisors (OHAs) with other Occupational Health service activity and on occasion deputise for OHAs at internal meetings, providing advice and guidance to line managers and employees on Occupational Health matters and processes, reporting back to the OHA as needed and for further input.
• Maintain knowledge of medical processes, policing activities and related topics to always ensure high quality service.

Essential Skills, Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience: 

• Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in a clinical setting undertaking some record keeping and medical screening tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Occupational Health, health surveillance and fitness for work assessments.
• Ability to work calmly, accurately, and sensitively under pressure.
• Ability to work on own initiative following appropriate processes and procedures

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.
• Interest-free annual rail season ticket loan after 6 months. (Remove if FTC)
• 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.

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting (3 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.

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

How to apply:

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.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, 2nd October 2025

Inclusion & Diversity: 

At BTP, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We believe diversity drives innovation and better decision-making. Our roles are open to everyone, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, women, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those who are neurodiverse. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. 

For more information on Inclusion or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity Disability Confident Scheme

Join Us: 

Grow your career with us. We can’t wait to hear from you! See why BTP is right for you and click here for more information. For further information, please contact our Resourcing Team at RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.