Occupational Health Technician

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

• To perform health surveillance/fitness for work procedures such as, spirometry, audiometry, skin assessments, HAVS screening tier 2, safety critical assessments and vision screening in line with service level agreements and in accordance with standard protocols.
• Undertake biological monitoring - collecting samples - eg urine or breath /blood to measure materials potentially exposed to employees within their job role. Review results and escalate if needed to Clinical Lead
• Undertake venepuncture in line with OH protocols where required.
• Undertake lifestyle assessments for staff which will include blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar tests as part of health promotion activities and specific medicals
• To participate in health promotion and health and wellbeing activities taking into account Government initiatives such as smoking cessation, Know your numbers, Stress awareness and Men's health.

• The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.