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ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 8 February 2026 at 11:55PM

Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton
Hours: 35 hours. Applications for part time hours also welcomed.
Work Pattern: to be discussed at interview
Salary: £50,622 - £51,370 per year (full time)
 

Are you passionate about promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace? South Lanarkshire Council is seeking experienced and dedicated Occupational Health Advisers to join our Personnel Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on employee health, safety, and wellbeing across the Council.

About the Role

You will play a key role in delivering occupational health services, including:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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).
• Strong clinical assessment skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work autonomously.
• Experience in health promotion and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Why Join Us?

• Make a direct impact on employee wellbeing and safety.
• Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration.

View the Occupational Health Adviser job profile

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:

• Please provide details of your experience in delivering occupational health services or other health services.

• Please describe a situation where you provided occupational health advice or other health advice recommendations to managers or other stakeholders.

• Please describe how you manage confidential health information and casework in your current or previous role.

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. 

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt 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 and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form.  All CV submissions will be disregarded.

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.