Occupational Health Practice Nurse

Job Introduction

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. We are recruiting for a permanent, full time Occupational Health Practice Nurse. The role is attached to an attractive salary of £38,264.81 plus £4427.65 London Allowance (for London based applicants)

Whilst the successful candidate will be able to work a blended approach of home and office-working when business needs allow, they will be required to attend our clinic-based location to deliver clinics as well as travel regularly to our other locations as business demand requires. Travel and accommodation will be provided, when required.

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 deliver:

• 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.

What you'll need to evidence: 

• 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.
• 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

Please click on the “Apply” button and submit a copy of your most up-to-date CV. Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

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. 

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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.