Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician (South Central)

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

Job summary

A leading Occupational Health Provider is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Technician to deliver a mobile screening service across South Central England. Responsibilities include health screenings, surveillance, and maintaining medical records. Candidates should have a background in Occupational Health, strong communication skills, and a valid UK driving license. The role offers a salary of £25-27,000 PA, 25 days of annual leave, and additional benefits like a pension scheme and discounted gym membership.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Contributory pension scheme up to 6%

Life Assurance

Discounted Gym Membership

Fuel card for convenient travel management

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Fitness Instructor, or Military Medic is preferred.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health screening and undertake health surveillance.
• Maintain employee records with accurately recorded medical information.
• Assist the broader occupational health team as needed.

Skills

Previous experience in Occupational Health

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in IT and digital systems

Knowledge of patient confidentiality and data protection

Full UK Manual Driving License

Job description

OH Medical is currently seeking an experienced Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician to join a leading Occupational Health Provider in a Full-Time Permanent role. This exciting opportunity will see you covering the South Central region of England with some Nationwide Travel.

Candidates will ideally live in one of the followinglocations:

• Aldershot

• Farnborough

• Crawley

• Guildford

• Reading

• Slough

• Andover.

The Role:
This role offers the ideal chance for an experienced Occupational Health Technician to provide a mobile Occupational Health Screening Service. Your duties will include:

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

• Undertake Health Surveillance, and fitness-for-work medicals (including Audiometry & Spirometry)

• Deliver Health and Wellbeing promotion & advice

• Maintain all employee records with accurately recorded medical information

• Ensure all clinic equipment is clean, well-maintained, and in proper working condition

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

Required Skills:
To be the successful Occupational Health Technician candidate for this role, you'll be:

• Previous experience working within an Occupational Health setting is preferred

• Suitable backgrounds include: Hospital Health Care Assistant; Fitness Instructor; Ambulance EMT; Military Medic; Offshore Medic.

• Friendly and approachable with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in IT and digital systems.

• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.

• Knowledgeable about patient confidentiality and data protection.

• Strong educational background with good numeracy and written English skills.

• Able to work under supervision and aware of professional boundaries.

• 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 tobe 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 rest assured, 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 of 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.