Occupational Health Technician

Drs.Direct Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading occupational health service provider is seeking an Occupational Health Technician for two London sites. The role involves conducting health screenings, performing clinical tasks under supervision, and participating in health and safety initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in occupational health or related fields and must possess strong communication skills. A full UK driving license is also required.

Qualifications

• Experience in occupational health or related fields.
• Willingness to obtain health surveillance certifications.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health surveillance and fitness evaluations.
• Gather and record medical data accurately.
• Participate in wellbeing and safety initiatives.
• Maintain medical records and equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Education

Completion of occupational health technicians' course

First aid qualification

Job description

Occupational Health Technician - 2 London Sites - Cambridge - ETC

The Client is happy to look at both Temporary and Permanent applicants

The Occupational Health Technician OH Technician (OHT) is a key part of a multidisciplinary OH team. The OHT must provide accurate written, electronic, and verbal reports, always observing confidentiality. A core duty is health surveillance, health screening and fitness for role medicals. This role will be based in our Stonecross office and will involve peripatetic work to ensure service demands are met.

What you will be doing

• Work under indirect supervision from qualified occupational health professionals
• Complete clinical tasks which include but are not limited to pulse, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol checks, height/weight/BMI, audiology, spirometry, skin assessments, urinalysis, drug & alcohol screening, vision testing and musculoskeletal assessments.
• Gather medical data from questionnaires, face-to-face/telephone consultations, medical equipment and escalate appropriately in line with clinical standards and procedures.
• Support the workforce by participating in wellbeing, health & safety initiatives.
• Comply with data protection in respect of highly sensitive medical information.
• To comply with company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Work autonomously and as part of the wider occupational health and wellbeing team.
• Ensure infection control measures are followed when undertaking clinical tasks.
• Maintaining medical equipment including calibration checks and ordering supplies
• Administration tasks including diary management, maintaining health records, and inputting data.
• Undertake other tasks as directed within the Occupational Health & Wellbeing department.

Who we are looking for

• Experience in the field of occupational health, care sector, sports science, fitness instructor/personal trainers or healthcare is desirable.
• Completion of occupational health technicians' course and/or standalone courses for health surveillance such as audiology, spirometry and HAVS or a willingness to work towards this.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Knowledge of occupational health and the wider organisation and how it functions within the external environment.
• Able to develop positive working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• First aid qualification is desirable.
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, motivation, and commitment to team working.
• Flexible and responsive to change.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence with business insurance to travel independently to business locations