F&C 4310 G3 – Occupational Health Adviser (604252)

Other
Scotland
May 1, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Role Overview

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking experienced and dedicated Occupational Health Advisers to join our Personnel Services team. This role offers the opportunity to have a real impact on employee health, safety, and wellbeing across the Council.

Location & Working Hours

Location: Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA. Hours: 35 hours per week. Work pattern will be discussed at interview.

Salary

£52,392 – £53,177 per year (full time)

Responsibilities

  • Managing and delivering health surveillance programmes for employees exposed to workplace risks (e.g., noise, vibration, dust).
  • Conducting audiometric testing, HAVS assessments, lung function screening, and eyesight tests.
  • Carrying out pre employment health screening for high risk roles and providing specialist advice.
  • Delivering lifestyle health checks and promoting wellbeing initiatives.
  • Managing the addiction referral process and supporting employees with health concerns.
  • Advising managers on workplace adaptations and contributing to health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

  • Essential: Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
  • Desirable: Diploma in Occupational Health Practice (or equivalent) and training in Noise and Vibration Health Surveillance (training will be supported if required).

Benefits & Work Conditions

  • Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme.
  • Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
  • Up to 33 days annual leave.
  • Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days).
  • Occupational sick pay.
  • Family friendly policies – flexible working, leave, maternity/paternity leave and enhanced leave.
  • Employee discounts, including cinema discounts.
  • Range of benefits to support employees (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Programme).

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under represented groups such as individuals with disabilities, care experienced backgrounds, BAME communities, military service background, veterans, reservists, armed forces leavers and new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. As holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, we guarantee an interview to veterans and close family members who meet the essential criteria.

Legal Requirements

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020 and is a regulated role with children and/or adults under the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Overseas criminal record checks are required for applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked abroad for a continuous period of three months within the past 10 years.

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