Occupational Health Advisor

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Health Advisor within the Commercial Occupational Health team at Salus, NHS Lanarkshire. We are looking for a dynamic and creative thinker to join our multi-disciplinary team.If you are looking for an opportunity for growth and development within a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. 

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

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 Possess a current valid driving licence 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

Please note: It a requirement that the successful candidate is a car driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA licence, have a flexible approach to working hours, able to travel and some overnight stays.

It would be great if you also have

Evidence of knowledge or recognised training in spirometry, audiometry, HAVs, venepuncture and the use of vision screening equipment (or willingness to undertake suitable training in the above) Management Skills Audit experience Presentation Skills

Contract type

Permanent

Full time 

37 hours 

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Beckford Street, Hamilton.

The working pattern for this role: Monday - Friday 8.30 - 4.30pm

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out a bit more, then we would love to hear from you

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )

Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

Occupational health services

Employee Counselling services

Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .

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