Occupational Health Technician (Onsite & Peripatetic)

OH Medical Recruitment Ltd.; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading occupational health provider in Derby is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Technician. This full-time role involves delivering health services on-site and nationwide travel. Responsibilities include health assessments and supporting health initiatives. The ideal candidate has experience in occupational health, strong IT skills, and a full UK manual driving license. A competitive salary and benefits are offered, including annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive salary of £25,000 - £27,000

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Overnight subsistence payment

Qualifications

• Experience as an Occupational Health Technician or similar role.
• Full UK Manual Driving License for at least 12 months.
• Ideally, experienced in Health Promotion, Audiometry, and Spirometry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Health Screening including Baseline Measurements.
• Undertake Health Surveillance and Fitness-For-Work Medicals.
• Maintain accurate health records.
• Assist occupational health team with responsibilities.
• Support workplace health promotion initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of Occupational Health

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and proactive

Teamwork capability

Education

OHT or EMT qualification

Job description

Overview

OH Medical are recruiting an experienced Occupational Health Technician to join the established team of a leading Occupational Health Provider in a full time, permanent role. This role involves working alongside a fantastic multidisciplinary occupational health team on the client site in Derby as well as some nationwide travel.

The Remit

As an Occupational Health Technician, you\'ll spend around 80% of your time working at the client site as a key part of the team delivering top-quality occupational health services. The other 20% of the time you will be part of the first class peripatetic team travelling nationwide to different client locations. Both aspects of your role will involve carrying out a variety of health assessments, supporting wellbeing initiatives, and helping ensure the occupational health services run smoothly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Health Screening including Baseline Measurements (Height, Weight, BP and Urinalysis)

• Undertake Health Surveillance, Health Screening and Fitness-For-Work Medicals (including Audiometry & Spirometry, Height, Weight, BP and Urinalysis)

• Maintain all employee records with accurately recorded medical information

• Assist the broader occupational health team with their responsibilities, ensuring all information is collected and recorded accurately.

• Carrying out health surveillance such as audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, and health questionnaires

• Supporting the delivery of workplace health promotion and wellbeing initiatives

• Staying informed and up-to-date with current occupational health practices and standards

Skills Required

• Experienced OHT or Ambulance EMT, Military Medic, Offshore Medic with knowledge and experience of working in Occupational Health

• Able to demonstrate a self-motivated and proactive approach to work

• Possess solid IT skills

• Be able to prioritise own workload and manage own time effectively

• Capable of working flexibly and meeting strict deadlines

• Able to work both independently and within a team framework

• Be able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral

• The holder of a Full UK Manual Driving License (for a minimum of 12 months)

• Ideally experienced in Health Promotion, Audiometry, Spirometry & Vision testing

Travel Requirements

In the first few weeks of employment, the successful candidate will need to use either their own vehicle or a company-hired car for travel. This arrangement will remain in place until a new Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) is available for use. Once an MMU is obtained, you’ll need to have a suitable space to park the vehicle at or near your home overnight. You will also need to be comfortable with the travel involved in this role, which includes regular overnight stays. Typically, you’ll be away from home for around three weeks out of every four – but you’ll always get home on Fridays for the weekend.

To help support a healthy work-life balance, you’ll benefit from:

• A diary viewable 6 weeks in advance, so you can plan ahead

• £30 overnight subsistence for each night away

• Access to a Premier Inn account for easy and stress-free bookings

• A fuel card for convenient travel management

Salary & Benefits

In return for your expertise as the Occupational Health Technician, you will receive:

• A competitive salary £25 -27,000 PA D.O.E

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with your length of service

• Plus an additional day\'s leave for your birthday

• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%

• Life Assurance

• Discounted Gym Membership

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

• Plus More

How To Apply

Click Apply Now and send us an up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. If you require more information about this fantastic opportunity or to discuss it in confidence, please get in touch with Ellen Harris or The Team at01582 235 500. Alternatively, you can email your CV to [e-mail]

About OH Medical

OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Health & Safety sectors. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both agency and permanent roles, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.