Occupational Health Physician – Health Surveillance

Occupational Health Physician – Health Surveillance

 

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service protects one of the largest geographical areas of any Fire and Rescue Service with over 350 Community Fire Stations and corporate locations across Scotland. We manage a diverse range of risks, from urban cities to remote and rural island locations.

 

Why Join Us?

SFRS offers the opportunity to contribute to an organisation with a clear public service purpose: protecting communities, saving lives, reducing risk, and improving safety across Scotland.

Working at SFRS means being part of a values-led service that places people, prevention, partnership, and community wellbeing at the heart of everything it does.

We are committed to enhancing Firefighter safety and wellbeing through a proactive safety management framework, focusing on health monitoring, risk reduction from contaminants, and operational surveillance/assurance. A key part of which is appointing a suitably qualified and experienced Occupational Health Physician, with responsibility for the design, implementation, and governance of HSE compliant health surveillance systems, including a fire service-specific asbestos medical framework.

 

About the Role

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of occupational health and fitness professionals, you would;

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of risk-based health surveillance frameworks, ensuring compliance with HSE requirements and effective monitoring of occupational health risks across SFRS.
• Lead the development and oversight of a compliant asbestos medical surveillance framework, including risk criteria, clinical protocols, exposure tracking, statutory record keeping and advice on firefighter asbestos-related health risks.
• Manage and provide clinical leadership, training and governance for the Health Surveillance Nurse Practitioners, including competency standards, supervision, delegated health surveillance activities and escalation of complex or abnormal findings.

Applications are invited from experienced Occupational Health Physicians (ideally 5/6 years post qualification, either AFOM, MFOM or FFOM). We would also welcome applications from individuals with a Diploma in Occupational Medicine or those who may be considering a career in Occupational Medicine and would be willing to undergo the appropriate specialist training.

This opportunity is available on a full-time, part-time basis or flexible working basis.

We offer flexibility on work location - our clinics are delivered from Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Hamilton. The role will involve frequent travel throughout Scotland.

 

About You

• Medical Degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent).
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice.
• Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DOccMed).
• GMC Specialist Register for Occupational Medicine.
• HSE Appointed Doctor (Control of Asbestos Regulations) or willing to complete.
• Experienced in asbestos medical surveillance and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating a collaborative, inclusive and values driven approach.

 

Benefits

In return you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Salary c£130,000. commensurate with experience and qualifications aligned to BMA guidelines.
• 28 to 34 days annual leave, plus 6 public holidays (pro-rata).
• An opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance (contributory).
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Access to a range of family friendly policies that promote a work/life balance.
• Access to health and wellbeing services, support and advice.

 

Please note that the closing date for applications is 08 September 2026.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email the People Services Resourcing Team at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

This post is subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2003. The successful candidate will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and will be required to carry out regulated work with adults.

This role is classified as politically restricted due to the range of duties and responsibilities required of the postholder.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk