Occupational Health Manager (Ref: 189575)
Substantive
Full Time – 37 hours per week
Band 7 - Salary Range £46,244 – £53,789 per annum
Distant Island Allowance of £2,256 per annum
Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the permanent role of Occupational Health Manager. Come lead our small team of professionals to provide confidential and impartial specialist occupational health services that support NHS Shetland and local organisations through a service agreement. The role will cover all aspects of OH specialist nursing practice, delivery of training, service planning, policy development, audit and quality assurance.
You will be responsible for managing the OH team, developing and promoting partnership working with all stakeholders including other local support services e.g. HR, Public Health, Safety and Risk, and participate in local groups and committees e.g. Health and Safety, Staff Wellbeing, Infection Control. You will link into regional and national OH peer networks to maintain OH standards and continued service improvement.
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Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
Registration on Part 1 and Part 3 of the NMC register is essential; effective people management experience; excellent prioritisation, organisation, negotiation and communication skill and ability to work under pressure.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy this unique opportunity. Shetland is a wonderful island to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to and/or
For an informal discussion, please contact Lorraine Allinson, HR / OH Services Manager on 01595 74 3071 Lorraine.allinson@nhs.scot
Closing date: 28th July 2024
1st Interview date: 8/9th August 2024 (Via TEAMS)
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.