Health & Wellbeing Screening Technician - Oct 26

Northyorkshire Pfcc; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Health Cash Plan

Blue Light Discount

Flexi-Time for Staff Roles

Trade Union Membership

Inclusion & Diversity Networks

Health & Wellbeing Services

Job summary

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are seeking an Occupational Health team member to deliver high-quality health screening services across North Yorkshire. The role suits someone with a healthcare background who is passionate about workplace wellbeing.

The role involves conducting medical screenings, assessing questionnaires, and delivering health awareness events with travel across the region. A driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Healthcare professionals with relevant clinical experience.
• Experience in occupational health or screening settings preferred.
• Ability to interpret medical and fitness information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical screenings and health surveillance.
• Assess pre-employment questionnaires and fitness for duty.
• Deliver health awareness workshops and events.
• Screen for dyslexia indicators as part of assessments.
• Support reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act.
• Maintain and analyse health data to identify trends.
• Travel across North Yorkshire; a driving licence is required.

Skills

Healthcare background

Medical screening

Data analysis

Willing to travel

Job description

Location:Northallerton & Thirsk (covering North Yorkshire)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time, 24 hours per week, hours to be confirmed

Join our Occupational Health team and help deliver high-quality screening services across North Yorkshire Police and Fire & Rescue Service. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a healthcare background who’s passionate about workplace wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct medical screenings and health surveillance
• Assess pre-employment questionnaires and fitness for duty
• Deliver health awareness workshops and events
• Screen for dyslexia indicators
• Support reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act
• Maintain and analyse health data to identify trends
• Travel across North Yorkshire (driving licence required)

Ideal for:

• Medics, HCAs, EMTs
• Anyone with transferable healthcare skills

What we’re looking for (Desirable):

• Audiology, HAVs Level 1 & 2, Spirometry
• Experience in occupational health or similar settings
• An understanding of neuro-diverse conditions
• Training will be provided if needed!

Why Join Us?

Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.

We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:

• Local Government Pension Scheme– secure and competitive retirement planning
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme– access to affordable vehicle leasing options
• Generous Annual Leave– 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan
• Blue Light Discount– enjoy savings at major retailers and services
• Flexi-Time for Staff Roles– tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
• Access to Trade Union Membership– opportunity to join UNISON
• Inclusion & Diversity Networks– connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
• Health & Wellbeing Services– access to resources that support your physical and mental health

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
• Hold full UK manual driving licence
• Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period
• M eetresidency requirementsfor vetting:

RV Level Vetting - minimum 3 years UK residency

Your Application

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.

While AI can support you with structure, spelling and grammar, your application must still reflect your own genuine skills, experience and achievements, as our selection process checks for authenticity. It’s acceptable to use AI to help with clarity, research, interview preparation and structuring your real‑life examples, provided the information is accurate; however, it must not be used to exaggerate your abilities or generate false or AI‑written responses.

Safer Recruitment

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.

Interviews are scheduled to take place: Week commencing 23 rd November