Occupational Health Technician (OHT)

Sussex Police

Horsham

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 31,000

Part time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Discounts for everyday spend

On-site gyms

Parental leave

Wellbeing guidance

Job summary

Sussex Police, working in collaboration with Surrey Police, seeks an Occupational Health Technician based in Horsham. The post is permanent and part- or full-time, with a 37-hour week and the starting salary at the bottom of the range.

You will join the Occupational Health & Well-being Team, delivering spirometry, audiometry and vision screening, and contributing to health promotion across forces. Training and development are provided.

Qualifications

GCSEs in English, Science and Maths at C/4 or above.
OH Technician qualification or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health Care.
Current training in spirometry, audiometry and vision screening.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational health support and services.
Travel across Sussex and Surrey as required (Horsham focus).
Maintain accurate client records and confidentiality.
Support health promotion and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Good IT skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Calm under pressure

Health promotion knowledge

Education

GCSE English, Science and Maths (C/4 or above)

OH Technician qualification or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health Care

Tools

Spirometry

Audiometry

Vision screening

Job description

Vacancy Information

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.

Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.

Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.

Division / Department - People Services

Grade - Surrey Police Grade E / Sussex Police Grade 8

Status - Full Time and Part Time Available

Contract Type - Permanent

Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £29,151 - £32,224 / Sussex Police £28,914 - £30,897

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

Shift Allowance - No

Politically Restricted - No

Location - Horsham

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

In this role you will be provided with flexible days/hours to help meet your work - life balance. We will provide any continued professional development training and development of the role.

You will be a valued member of the Occupational Health & Well-being Team who as a collaboration provide support to Surrey Police, Sussex Police as well as Surrey Fire &; Rescue Service and East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service. You will also be eligible for a wide range of staff benefits, a government pension and annual leave to increase each year up to year 5.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications;

GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English, Science and Maths.
OH Technician qualification or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health Care.
Current training in spirometry, audiometry and vision screening.

Knowledge, skills and experience;

Effective communication skills;
To understand and maintain client confidentiality;
Maintain accurate record keeping;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Ability to assimilate and undertake technical tasks;
Ability to remain calm under pressure;
Good IT skills;
Previous Occupational Health or Healthcare experience;
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology; Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and wellbeing.

Additional Requirements;

Ability and willingness to travel across Sussex and Surrey, Horsham, Lewes and Guildford.
Current courses on spirometry / lung function testing, audiometry / hearing testing, vision screening
Previous Occupational Health or Health care Experience.
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Underlying knowledge of the principles of Health promotion and wellbeing.

Why Work With Us?

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

career progression
contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
generous annual leave allowance
discounts for everyday spend
on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
generous and supportive parental leave
financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here .

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.

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