Current Vacancies

  • Sefton Council, Occupational Health Advisor
    Bootle, Liverpool
    Sefton Council

    Salary: Grade H, £36,124 to £39,513 per annum

    Contract: Permanent

    Working Pattern: Full Time

    Hours: 36 hours per week.

    DBS Check: Enhanced check with an Adults Barred Check List

    Sefton Council is a vibrant local authority on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Vision 2030.

    Supporting the health and wellbeing of the workforce is important and the council is committed to ensuring Council and school colleagues have access to a range of specific services one of which is an in-house Occupational Health Advisor. Sefton Council are seeking the services of a committed and enthusiastic Occupational Health Advisor with a Nursing Qualification, registered with the UKCC, and specific experience in an occupational health setting.

    The role will report to the Health Unit Manager. Whilst this is a well-established service, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist with the development and promotion of the service and contribute to Sefton’s commitment as set out in the Workforce and Wellbeing Strategy.

    This is a permanent full-time vacancy in their Occupational Health Unit which is part of the Council’s Corporate HR provision based within a quiet, welcoming and dedicated area of Magdalen House, Bootle.

    There may be a requirement to work at other locations across the borough as and when the need arises, and some working from home may be arranged dependent upon operational requirements.

    Sefton Council are happy to have an informal chat about the role and how it fits with other health and wellbeing services offered. If you feel you have the skills and experience needed and would like to learn more about this exciting and hugely rewarding opportunity then please call Russell Taylor on 0151 934 3650 or email Russell.Taylor@sefton.gov.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.

    Closing date: 5th January 2025

    Interview Date: 9th January 2025

    Venue: Health Unit, 2nd Floor Magdalen House, 30 Trinity Road, Bootle L20 3NJ

    To view the full job description and person specification, click here.

    Click here to apply.

    Please note, CV’s are not accepted (unless specified on the advert).

    Please fully complete the online application form.

    The closing date for this role is Sunday 5th January 2025.

  • Occupational Health Highly Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, NHS Tayside
    Dundee, Scotland
    NHS Tayside

    £48,788 - £56,747

    Permanent, 37 hours - Full time or part time considered

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced and forward-thinking MSK physiotherapist to join NHS Tayside. They are re-establishing its staff physiotherapy service.

    The successful applicant will support redesign of an internal pathway for short term acute therapy, preventative support and self-management. They will play an integral role in supporting members of staff prior to an MSK related absence and in assisting recovery back to work. 

    The post holder will be responsible for managing the Occupational Health based caseload and will provide highly specialist MSK assessment and treatment to staff with injuries and conditions which impact their work. This includes advice and support to line managers on return to work plans or necessary amendments to role. 

    Tayside Occupational Health is a friendly multidiscipline team with many new initiatives taking place. The scope of this role covers the most acute to the most complex with regular opportunity to be the first point of contact for employees. 

    There will also be opportunities to implement health promotion activities and promote the benefits of physical activity amongst staff to aid in both their physical and mental wellbeing.

    Applications from those with extensive post graduate experience working within an MSK environment who can demonstrate excellent communication skills and the values of the organisation would be welcomed.

    For informal enquiries, please contact:

    Pam McGillivray, Senior Occupational Health Nurse, at pam.mcgillivray@nhs.scot or 01382 436030.

    Duncan Rear, Advanced Physiotherapist and MSK Lead duncan.rear@nhs.scot or 01382 526142. 

    Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

    To apply please click here.

    Closing date: Friday 10th January 2025