Role type
Police Staff
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Contract duration
Permanent
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Contract type
Full Time, Full Time or Part Time, Part Time
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Location
Devizes
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Grade/scale
W9 £38,979 - £40,932
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Find out if you are eligible
Vetting | Wiltshire Police
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Risk assessed factors
DSE use (for a substantial part of work), Exposure to traumatic material
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Closing date
04/07/2026, 23:55
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Job description
About us
At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.
Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.
If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know
About the role
Are you passionate about promoting employee well-being and an occupation health service – enhancing employees physical and mental health in the workplace? If you, we would love to hear from you!
As an Occupational Health Screening Nurse, you will work within a multidisciplinary team, providing expert health advice and delivering a proactive, comprehensive occupational health service to Wiltshire Police. Your work will directly contribute to the promotion and maintenance of physical and mental health across the Force, ensuring employees can perform their roles safely and effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who want a career within Occupational Health.
This is a full-time permanent role, Monday to Friday (8.30 – 16:30 or 9:00 – 17:00).
What you will be doing
Under the guidance of the Occupational Health Nurse and wider OHU department, provide Occupational Health services to the Force, according to current policy and practice.
To hold responsibility for own case load and work with and without direct supervision.
To manage and perform initial assessment of service users following a work-related accident/incident, ill health or sickness absence using evidence based and client centred approach to practice.
Review and assess management referrals to identify the nature of concerns and determine appropriate pathways for action.
Prioritise cases based on urgency, complexity and potential workplace impact. Triage health questionnaires resulting in a fitness to work decision.
To undertake relevant aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To assess high risk groups assessing physical and psychological wellbeing and advising on fit for purpose.
Offer individual’s personal and medical advice on physical and mental health matters, according to evidence based practice.
Provide appropriate intervention following assessment if necessary.
About you and your experience
Registered General Nurse with post qualified experience.
Occupational Health or GP practice experience would be desirable.
Experience of performing health screening/assessment.
Experience of managing workplace incidents/accidents.
Ability to assess the severity and urgency of health concerns and prioritise cases effectively such as the role of triage.
Experience in working independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of occupational health.
Experience of delivering health promotion initiatives including training and other activities.
What we offer
- Excellent career development opportunities
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
- Hybrid working
- Flexi hours scheme
- Free On-Site Gym membership
- Physical and mental well-being support
- Generous Pension scheme
Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.
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Important information before you commence an application
Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not autosave and the application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.
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You may require the following detail to complete this application form:
National Insurance Number
Identification Detail e.g. passport
Address information
Referee information
Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
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You may require the following documents to complete this application form:
A Passport style photograph
A copy of your photo card driving licence
A downloaded DVLA summary showing full driving record
A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
A copy of your British Passport or birth certificate (if a candidate does not have a passport, then they may use their birth certificate, but will need to provide a copy of a British passport once they have obtained one.)
Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only). If applying for the Degree Holder Police Constable Apprenticeship, you will need a copy of your Degree Certificate.
Clear, colour photos of any non-intimate tattoos
Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
Deed poll certificate for any name changes
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