We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing Occupational Health unit, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality care.
• Job title: Senior Advisor – Clinical Governance + Lead Nurse (Occupational Health)
• Salary: NHS Band 8a (£57,528 – £64,750 per annum)
• Contract: Permanent, full time
• Location: Wakefield (with travel across Force locations)
Looking for a senior occupational health leadership role where you can shape clinical standards and make a real impact?
West Yorkshire Police is seeking an experienced and forward thinking Senior Nurse Advisor – Clinical Governance Lead to provide professional, clinical and strategic leadership within our Occupational Health service.
This pivotal role leads the delivery of a high quality, evidence based occupational health nursing service, supporting the health, wellbeing and operational effectiveness of over 10,000 officers, staff and volunteers. Working within a bio psycho social model, you will ensure robust clinical governance, high professional standards and continuous service improvement.
This is a unique opportunity to influence Force wide health and wellbeing strategy, modernise clinical practice and lead a dedicated nursing team within a complex and high profile organisation.
Role and Responsibilities
You will lead and develop the Occupational Health Nursing service, with responsibilities including:
• Providing professional and clinical leadership to the Occupational Health Nursing team
• Leading clinical governance, ensuring robust protocols, compliance with legislation and national best practice
• Working closely with the Head of Occupational Health, Force Medical Advisor and senior stakeholders to deliver improved clinical outcomes
• Overseeing health surveillance and monitoring programmes, ensuring statutory compliance
• Managing service performance, demand and capacity to minimise waiting times and maximise value for money
• Leading health awareness, risk management and wellbeing initiatives aligned to organisational and public health priorities
• Acting as a specialist clinical advisor in the development of Force policies impacting health and wellbeing
• Maintaining audit, assurance and external assessment processes, including SEQOHS compliance
• Holding a proportionate clinical caseload and contributing to nurse led clinics
• Providing line management, supervision and professional support to nursing staff
Expectations
To succeed in this role, you will be expected to:
• Provide confident, credible leadership within a multidisciplinary environment
• Apply advanced clinical judgement and governance expertise to complex occupational health issues
• Communicate effectively with senior leaders, managers and external partners
• Drive continuous improvement in clinical quality, safety and service delivery
• Balance strategic responsibilities with operational clinical leadership
• Travel across the Force area to support service delivery
Essential Criteria
• Registered General Nurse qualification
• Formal qualification in Occupational Health Nursing recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Extensive post qualification occupational health experience
• Proven experience of leading teams and developing service delivery models
• Demonstrable experience of developing clinical practice and governance frameworks
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and use of data to inform decision making
• Experience of health surveillance processes and statutory compliance
Desirable:
• Knowledge and experience of applying health and safety legislation in an occupational setting
Benefits/What We Offer
West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support work–life balance, wellbeing, development and financial security. These include:
• Generous annual leave allowance - 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working options, including agile working arrangements to help you manage your professional and personal commitments
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme
• Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children’s Charity (eligibility-dependent)
• Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card
• Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent)
• Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes
• Opportunities for career development and training
• Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions
• A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities
• Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs
• Training and development opportunities, depending on previous experience and skillset
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a member of the Fair Work Charter.
How to Apply
Join us in shaping an estate that supports vital policing services across West Yorkshire. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional career.
This vacancy will close at 23:55 hours on 8th June 2026
Salary description
£57528.00 - £64750.00 per year