The Role
To manage the day-to-day operations of the relevant Occupational Health department, resources and facilities. Provide a specialised Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) service to the staff of NHS Lanarkshire and/or Non NHS clients, which fulfils service level agreements or contractual obligation. Be a source of knowledge of OHS issues and provide expert advice and support to managers, clients staff representatives and others as required.
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 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 significant amount of 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 for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
It would be great if you also have
Commitment to work towards a post graduate specialist qualification in occupational health – Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health)
Post graduate specialist qualification in occupational health – Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health)
Experience in Occupational Health with evidence of providing specialist advice/support to HR/Senior Management/organisation
Experience of managing delivery of a service to a customer / client
Experience of managing junior team members
Experience in Case Management
Experience of organisation and participation in case conferences
Evidence of knowledge or recognised training of specialist diagnostic equipment, and interpretation and analysis of results
Ability to deal with competing priorities in a challenging environment
Experience of producing high level reports and statistics utilising appropriate databases
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 08.30 - 16.30
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.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
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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:
1. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
2. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
3. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
4. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
5. Occupational health services
6. Employee counselling services
7. 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 .