Job Description

Force
South Wales Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
Human Resources
Department
Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Location
Coychurch
Grade
PO1
Salary
39,813.00 - 42,897.00
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required?
2
Shortlisting Date
3 September 2025
Interview Date
15 September 2025
Closing Date
20/08/2025, 15:00


Job Advert Description
Would you like a career like no other? If so... #JoinUs


South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim - to keep South Wales safe.


We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community's needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.


We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as a Nurse in our Occupational Health Department. This is an exciting full-time role within South Wales Police and supports our ongoing commitment to support police officers and staff who are experiencing psychological and physical ill health. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

Our Occupational Health Team consist of two Senior Occupational Health Advisers, a Clinical Nurse and Clinical Support Nurse, Counsellors and other support staff.


The team work favourable hours covering Monday - Friday 9-5 with the added benefit of flexi leave, 24 days annual leave and home working.


You will be located within Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing in Bridgend although you may be expected to travel across the Force's area and on rare occasions may be required to work outside normal office hours.

About the role and your key responsibilities:

You will a provide a professional, proactive service to Police Officers, Police Staff and Senior Leaders regarding all areas of Occupational Health, including physical health, psychological health, the prevention of illness and the maintenance and improvement of health and wellbeing


You will offer occupational health advice around adjustments and support in the workplace, complete comprehensive reports, and signpost to counselling or other support if appropriate but would not counsel clients. There will be a mix of face-to-face assessments, telephone, and on-line advice to all department and staff.


You will be required to undertake a range of duties and tasks, including pre-employment and pre-placement medical assessments on new applicants, as well as undertaking routine and non-routine medical assessments on police officers and police staff in specialist roles, either in the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services Unit or out in Divisions.

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:

You must be a Registered Nurse, registered with the NMC You must have an up-to-date PIN and evidence of revalidation Evidence of experience of working within an Occupational Health setting. Evidence of continuing professional development Full current driving licence and/or access to a form of personal transport that will enable you to carry out the requirements of the post in full. You will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, both orally and written to all levels of management and staff.


There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more.


South Wales Police is currently underrepresented with candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds. As a result, we are able to offer Positive Action support in all aspects of our recruitment process to candidates that identify as minority ethnic.


The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.


Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis


If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Ryan.David3@south-wales.police.uk


First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect. Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.