Clinical Governance and Lead Nurse

Senior Nurse Advisor

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.