Clinical Governance and Lead Nurse
3 days ago
Wakefield
Senior Nurse Advisor • 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 (NMC) • 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 1st June 2026