The Role
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a qualified RGN/RMN registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council to join NHS Lanarkshire's Occupational Health Team.
This post will initially be based at one of the 3 main Hospital sites but the successful candidate may cover any site Lanarkshire wide; the ability to travel is essential, and a valid full UK driving licence holder will be required for this position to meet the needs of the service. The shift pattern will be Monday to Friday – 08:30 am – 4:30 pm.
We require a highly motivated individual with proven clinical experience and excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a highly effective team. They should have an interest and desire to develop within this specialism. As part of the OH team, you will assist in the provision of services to meet the needs of NHS Lanarkshire, undertaking services as directed, and in line with NHS Lanarkshire Occupational Health, Safety and Return to Work Service (Salus), and NHS Lanarkshire policies and procedures.
This can include:
1. Occupational assessments for a wide variety of reasons
2. Provide high-quality occupational health reports
3. Provide specialist advice to staff and managers
4. Support pre-placement processes
5. Support immunisation programs
6. Specialist health/fitness screening and assessment e.g. confined spaces; driver’s assessment
7. Health promotion
8. Support the development and day to day management of the wider team
9. Mental health support for staff
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
Training and/or qualification(s) required:
1. Registered General Nurse/current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.
2. Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development relating to professional discipline
3. Evidence of knowledge or recognised training in spirometry, audiometry and the use of vision screening equipment (or willingness to undertake suitable training in the above)
4. Evidence of experience or recognised training in venepuncture
5. Evidence of experience or recognised training in presentation skills
6. Evidence of knowledge or recognised training in Microsoft Office systems
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
1. Experience of working within Occupational Health, ideally in the NHS
2. Competence with computer systems (word, excel, power point and databases)
3. Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
4. 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)
5. Management Skills
6. Audit experience
7. 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 is Monday to Friday – 08:30 am – 4:30 pm.
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!
Please contact Craig Graham, Lead Nurse, Occupational Health on Craig.Graham@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk or Tel: 01698 759443
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray, Recruitment Administrator on david.murray3@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
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
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire has 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 recruitment webpage.
Additional Information for Applicants
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there is a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
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NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
Right to Work within the UK
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.
We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.
Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
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