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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.
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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
The post holder will contribute to professional leadership, management and governance of the Occupational Health Service within NHS Lothian. They will work with the Chief Nurse, Director of Occupational Health and Safety, Consultants in Occupational Medicine and appropriate others in the enhancement and strategic development of Occupational Health as well as the development of any new innovations based on the needs of the service. They will work collaboratively with statutory and non-statutory agencies and provide expert professional knowledge.
The Lead Occupational Health Adviser delivers strategic clinical leadership and oversees the operational management of the Occupational Health service, ensuring the provision of safe, effective, and high-quality, evidence-based care throughout the organisation. The role holds responsibility for the daily management of Occupational Health nurses and technicians, including oversight of skill mix, supervision, workload distribution, and continuity of service delivery. The post holder manages complex clinical cases, upholds strong clinical governance frameworks, and ensures adherence to professional standards, statutory obligations, and NHS policies. Additionally, the role includes responsibility for supporting and covering external business and income-generating activities.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Deree Lindsay 0131 537 9365