Description Please note this role may close earlier due to the volume of applications received At West Midlands Police (WMP), we are committed to creating an environment that invests in, values, and improves the health and wellbeing of our people. The role of the occupational health unit is pivotal in delivering this commitment to achieve and attain a workplace culture where the wellbeing of our people is reflected in all that we do. We are seeking an Occupational Health Practice Nurse to join our great in-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing team. As a full time and permanent role, it is a great opportunity for a registered nurse to join the team and support the service we provide to both the officers and staff of West Midlands Police. You will be enthusiastic, organised, a good communicator, with a positive and flexible approach to work. This post is suitable for registered nurses who have not worked in occupational health previously, as full role training will be given. Under the supervision of a Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor you will participate in a number of duties including: Working within departmental policies and procedures Pre-placement / pre-employment health screening (health questionnaires, face-to-face and/or telephone assessments) Conducting Health Surveillance such as Audiometry, Spirometry, etc. Supporting health surveillance recall programmes Fitness for Work/Task assessments (Inc. Firearms and Drivers medicals, Vision screening, Drug testing, etc.) Requesting and reviewing medical reports from General Practitioner (GP) and/or specialists (If/when required) Liaising with/Escalations to other team members within WMPs multidisciplinary team (e.g., Occupational Health Nurse Advisor, Force Medical Advisor, and/or Trauma Therapist) Workplace immunisations (e.g., Hepatitis B) and Phlebotomy, inc. reviewing the associated Hepatitis B blood test results Provide advice to officers and/or staff following potential Blood Bourne Virus exposure (e.g. needle stick injury) Signpost to other primary health care services (if and when appropriate) Support (as required) with role risk assessments relating to workplace health hazards Undertake the role of duty nurse (if/when required) Participate in nursing and departmental meetings Workplace health advice and health promotion (as required) Essential Criteria Registered Nurse Adult or Registered General Nurse Excellent interpersonal skills, and a team player Good written and verbal communication skills Able to work under pressure and with minimal supervision Enthusiastic and motivated. Flexibility and a “can-do” approach Quality of care focus Excellent IT skills Ability to take responsibility and show initiative Knowledge and skills up to date Willingness to work at other WMP sites (when/if required) Responsible for maintaining personal NMC revalidation requirements Desirable Criteria Experience/Knowledge of working in policing Experience/knowledge of working in Occupational Health Experience of working in community health care, such as GP practice nursing or community nursing An occupational health or travel health qualification Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold. Hours: The post holder will be required to work core service hours (Monday – Friday; 08:00 – 16:00). Working other hours, such as Evenings, Weekends and/or Bank Holidays would be by exception based on service need. Location: Primarily based at Tally Ho, Edgbaston in Birmingham, but travel within the force area may be required/necessary. Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process. Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successful medical clearance. Interviews: Interview dates to be confirmed, but likely w/c 12 May Contact: For further information regarding this role, please contact Kate Worley (Occupational Health Nurse Manager) at kate.worleywestmidlands.police.uk. West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants. “Diversity and Inclusion Vision: Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities” By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including: - Fair remuneration with progression opportunities, and access to a very competitive pension scheme - Enhanced annual leave in additional to public holiday entitlements - Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities - A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs