Occupational health Clinical Assistant

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust; Hertford; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hertford is seeking an Occupational Health Clinical Assistant to deliver high-quality occupational health services. The role involves blood sampling, health screening, and providing health promotion advice. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles and strong communication skills. This position offers a high-cost area supplement and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

High-cost area supplement

Qualifications

• Experience in blood sampling and health screening.
• Ability to provide health promotion advice.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work impartially.

Responsibilities

• Safely take blood samples according to standard procedures.
• Conduct health screenings for new employees.
• Assess occupational immunisation requirements.
• Plan and promote wellbeing initiatives.
• Record health checks and report abnormal results.
• Provide evidence-based health promotion advice.

Job description

Overview

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is recruiting an Occupational Health Clinical Assistant to provide high‑quality occupational health and wellbeing services. The role is performed with minimal supervision and includes blood sampling, health screening, record keeping and health promotion.

Core Values

Include – valuing diversity and fostering inclusive relationships.

Respect – creating a safe environment and listening to lived experiences.

Improve – continuously improving service delivery through an empowered workforce.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently take appropriate blood samples in accordance with standard procedures.
• Undertake confidential, impartial health screening of new employees with support from qualified practitioners.
• Accurately assess and offer advice on occupational immunisation requirements in accordance with national guidelines and local policy and procedures.
• Participate in the planning, promotion, delivery and evaluation of wellbeing promotion events and initiatives.
• Accurately undertake and record health checks such as blood pressure, height, weight and cholesterol; identify abnormal results in accordance with national guidelines and report to a registered practitioner where appropriate.
• Offer clear, compassionate, evidence-based health promotion advice in accordance with national guidelines and local procedures.

Salary and Benefits

High‑cost area supplement of 5% of basic salary (minimum £1,303, maximum £2,198 per annum pro‑rata).

Working Arrangements & Equality

The role may be advertised as temporary with the possibility of becoming permanent without re‑application. Flexible working arrangements are supported. East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, disability confidence and caring support.

EEO Statement

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community.