Job Advert
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Occupational Health Advisor to join the Salus team at Beckford Street, Hamilton.
The Occupational Health Advisor will manage the day-to-day operations of the Commercial Occupational Health Team, resources and facilities and provide a specialised Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) service to the staff of Commercial clients, which fulfils service level agreements or contractual obligation. The post holder will be a source of knowledge of OHS issues and provide expert advice and support to managers, client’s staff representatives and others as required.
The following knowledge, training and/or experience are required for the job:
- Must have high level of specialist knowledge across a wide range of areas including policies, procedures, acts of parliament and legislation.
- Must be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council as RGN/RMN accompanied by specialist qualification (OH nursing diploma/degree)
- Must have good theoretical knowledge with relevant occupational health experience
- Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development relating to professional discipline
- Evidence of Managerial/leadership training and/or experience
- Influencing, negotiating skills
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
- An understanding of Audit Systems
- Ability to manage own workload and that of others with the ability to plan, implement and evaluate work schedule
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- IT skills/training
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Presentation skills
- Evidence of knowledge or recognised training in Spirometry, Audiometry and the use of Vision Screening Equipment
- Evidence of experience or recognised training in Venepuncture
Candidates who do not have the specialist qualification but have extensive OH experience at this level would be considered.
The successful candidate must hold a valid UK Driving licence and have access to a car.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Nicola Kinnoch, Senior Occupational Health Advisor, at nicola.kinnoch@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact jane.davies@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk
