Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician (Birmingham)

OH Medical Recruitment Ltd.; Birmingham; Vor Ort; GBP 25.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Contributory pension up to 6%

Life assurance

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Annual leave increasing with length of

Discounted gym membership

Health cashback plan

Zusammenfassung

OH Medical is seeking a Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician to join a leading provider delivering workplace health services across industries. Based in Birmingham with regional and nationwide travel, you will operate a Mobile Medical Unit, conduct health surveillance and wellness activities on-site at client sites.

You will travel regularly, stay away from home during the week, and support nursing and medical colleagues.

Qualifikationen

• Experience as an Occupational Health Technician or healthcare professional is welcomed.
• Must have a full UK manual driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• Ability to travel regionally and stay away from home during the week.
• Strong communication, time-management and organisational skills.
• Understanding of GDPR and confidential medical records.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.

Aufgaben

• Conducting health surveillance, including audiometry and spirometry
• Completing baseline health screening, including blood pressure, height, weight and urinalysis
• Accurately recording confidential information within Occupational Health records
• Gathering biometric data to support clinical decision-making
• Supporting Occupational Health Nurses and Physicians
• Ensuring equipment is clean, serviceable and fit for purpose
• Supporting health promotion and workplace wellbeing activities
• Driving and operating a Mobile Medical Unit
• Travelling regularly and staying away from home during the working week

Kenntnisse

Driving licence

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Jobbeschreibung

Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician

Birmingham | Regional & Nationwide Travel

£25,000–£27,000 + Benefits | Full Time | Permanent

OH Medical is currently recruiting for a Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician to join a leading Occupational Health provider delivering workplace health and wellbeing services across a variety of industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Health Technician or healthcare professional looking to develop a long-term career within Occupational Health. The position offers a varied combination of travel, independent working and hands-on health surveillance.

The successful candidate will be based in Birmingham and travel to client sites regionally, with occasional nationwide travel. You will drive and operate a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU), delivering health surveillance and workplace wellbeing services directly on-site.

The Role – Occupational Health Technician

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting health surveillance, including audiometry and spirometry
• Completing baseline health screening, including blood pressure, height, weight and urinalysis
• Accurately recording confidential information within Occupational Health records
• Gathering biometric data to support clinical decision-making
• Supporting Occupational Health Nurses and Physicians
• Ensuring equipment is clean, serviceable and fit for purpose
• Supporting health promotion and workplace wellbeing activities
• Driving and operating a Mobile Medical Unit
• Travelling regularly and staying away from home during the working week

Occupational Health Technician Requirements

Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience as an:

• Occupational Health Technician
• Healthcare Assistant or Healthcare Support Worker
• Emergency Care Assistant
• Ambulance Assistant or Technician
• Emergency Care Technician
• Army or Military Medic
• Sports Science Graduate with experience taking baseline measurements

To be considered, you will also need:

• A full UK manual driving licence held for at least 12 months
• To be aged 21 or over for vehicle insurance purposes
• The ability to provide a valid driving licence share code
• Experience completing baseline health measurements
• Confidence travelling and regularly staying away from home
• Space to park an MMU safely at or near your home address
• Strong communication, time-management and organisational skills
• An understanding of GDPR and confidential medical records
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload

Training & Development

You will receive a structured four-week training and induction programme, followed by ongoing mentoring and support from an experienced Occupational Health team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to establish or progress your Occupational Health career while developing valuable health surveillance skills.

Travel & Accommodation

This is a travel-based position involving regular overnight stays. Candidates should be comfortable being away from home for approximately three out of four weeks each month, although you will return home on Fridays for the weekend.

To support your travel, you will receive:

• Diary visibility six weeks in advance
• Subsistence for each night spent away, reimbursed within one week of being claimed
• Access to a Premier Inn account for accommodation bookings
• A company fuel card
• A company vehicle once available

During the initial weeks of employment, you may need to use your own vehicle or a company-provided hire car until the new company vehicle becomes available.

Hours

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, usually between 8.00am and 6.00pm.

Salary & Benefits

• £25,000–£27,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
• Life assurance
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual leave increasing with length of service
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted gym membership
• Health cashback plan
• Ongoing Occupational Health training and career development

Location

Applicants should be based in Birmingham. The position involves regional travel with occasional nationwide travel.

About OH Medical

OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Occupational Health, Wellbeing, Health & Safety, SHEQ and Fire Safety sectors. We deliver tailored recruitment solutions for permanent, contract and agency positions, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.