Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

Job details

• Job reference: 256909
• Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
• Job closing date: 31/08/2026
• Job Type: Allied Health Professions
• Location: University Hospital Crosshouse
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 30
• Job posted date: 17/08/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
• Department: Occupational Health

NHS Scotland:

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisers within our Occupational Health Service based at Crosshouse Hospital but will a requirement to cover other sites across Ayrshire and Arran.. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours:

30 hrs per week x 2 over Mon-Fri

Some flexible working will be considered

This post is offered on a permanent basis

Job share will be considered for this post.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

An opportunity has arisen for 2 Band 7 Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisers.

You will have a key role to play, forming part of the OH Senior Leadership team. The role will include retaining a small clinical caseload and providing management and leadership in all aspects of the OH Service, including health surveillance, promoting attendance and immunisations.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential as is the ability to work under pressure as part of a team. You should possess a BSc/BA in Occupational Health Nursing or Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing. Management experience is desirable.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Paula Dumigan on 27304 /0800 085 0929

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.