Occupational Health Advisor
- Permanent, Full-time
Job reference: 261609
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 04/11/2026
Location: Foresterhill Lea
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
Department: Occupational health
NHS Grampian
GO Health Services
Occupational Health Advisor – Band 6, 36 hours, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join the NHS Grampian Occupational Health Service on a full time permanent basis.
The Occupational Health Service provides comprehensive occupational health support to NHS Grampian employees and a range of external contracts. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic practitioner who can contribute to delivering a high-quality, professional service.
About the Role
This is a permanent position within the Occupational Health Service. The successful candidate will be expected to complete approximately five management referral assessments per day while maintaining high standards of clinical practice and customer service. There will also be an opportunity to lead a small nursing team within this role and travel to other clinic sites within Grampian.
About You
Applicants should ideally have:
- A recognised qualification in Occupational Health Nursing.
- A minimum of 2 years’ Occupational Health experience.
- Experience of working within the NHS.
- Excellent communication, organisational and clinical assessment skills.
- Evidence of leadership skills would be advantageous.
- A driving licence and a willingness to travel.
We also welcome applications from candidates who are nearing completion of their Occupational Health qualification and can demonstrate relevant Occupational Health experience.
Informal Enquiries
For further information, please contact:
📧 gram.ohs@nhs.scot
📞 01224 553663
Additional Information for Candidates
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered where circumstances may prevent candidates attending in person.
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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.