Occupational Health Technician

Our Client is one of the UK’s leading Occupational Health organisations, supporting the health and wellbeing of over 2.5 million employees across the UK workforce. We combine expert advice and clinical services with smart systems to deliver impact driven health programs tailored to our clients’ needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident individual to work alongside a multidisciplinary Occupational Health team. You will be a self-motivated and have a proactive approach to your role, prioritising and managing your own workload.

What you'll be doing:

• Undertaking health screening procedures in accordance with company protocols. These screening procedures may include general baseline measurements such as height, weight, blood pressure, and urinalysis
• Undertake audiometry and lung function testing
• Delivering health promotion activities

Ensuring all medical information is accurately recorded and equipment is serviceable, clean and fit for purpose

This is a full time position and you will be working Monday to Thursday, between 7am and 5pm Monday to Wednesday and 7am till 4.30pm on Thursday. You will be required to work across four different sites in Plymouth, so flexibility is essential.

There is no recognised professional qualification for this role however suitable backgrounds include: Health Care Assistant; Fitness Instructor; Ambulance EMT; Military Medic; Offshore Medic, etc.

Skills

Knowledge and experience of working in Occupational Health.

Approachable with good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral IT literate.

Ability to work effectively independently and also within a team framework.

Demonstrates a self-motivated and proactive approach to work. Understanding of patient confidentiality.

Sound educational background including a good standard of numeracy and written English. Ability to work effectively under supervision and recognise the limits of their practice

Education & Qualifications/Salary

The salary for this role is up to £24K per annum depending on experience.

Company Benefits

• Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience
• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
• Life assurance
• Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full access to discounts on Perkbox
• Access to Vitality Health

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Life insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Plymouth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Health Science or Occupational Health Technician: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: OHT/PLY/DEB