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 are recruiting to the post of Occupational Health Advisor
NHS Lothian is excited to be recruiting an Occupational Health Advisor to work across NHS Lothian.
We are looking for an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate, and motivated to join our strong, empowered, and highly skilled nursing team.
Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions, and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It demonstrates what you can expect from our organization and what you can aspire to in your career development. A collaborative, person-focused approach is central to our goals, ensuring high-quality, compassionate, safe, and effective care. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture for our staff and service users, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and communities.
We aim to develop a nursing and midwifery workforce with diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for leadership and your alignment with our Strategic Plan's values and ambitions. We support clinical education through our Education and Training team, robust induction programs, and preceptorship, working with you to develop your leadership strengths.
Recruitment process – We use a values and competency-based recruitment process aligned with our Strategic Plan. Interviews are linked to our Nursing & Midwifery Strategic Plan, and we aim to provide an equitable experience by sharing interview questions in advance. You can find sample questions on our Careers site: How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers
Please note: We anticipate high interest and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Submit your application early to avoid missing out.
We cannot accept late applications. Ensure your application is submitted promptly. Notifications will be sent via the email address you provide; please check your Junk and Spam folders.
We fully support candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, or neurodivergence by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process.
In the UK, you must demonstrate legal permission to work. NHS Scotland Boards will verify your entitlement to work as part of pre-employment checks, which can be evidenced through visas or settled/pre-settled status. For more information, visit GOV.UK.
For certain roles, sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible if the employer is a licensed sponsor and salary thresholds are met. Details are available here.
It is essential to verify your right to work in the UK before submitting your application.
This role requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not current, an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland before employment begins.
Note: This is a part-time position, and salary will be pro-rata.
For more details about the role and the skills/experience required, please refer to the job description and person specification linked at the bottom of the application page. For questions, contact alison.mcclintick@nhs.scot.
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