At a Glance
- Tasks: Travel to client sites delivering health assessments and operating a Mobile Medical Unit.
- Company: Join a leading Occupational Health provider dedicated to employee wellbeing.
- Benefits: 22 days annual leave, bank holidays, and travel expenses covered.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in workplace health while gaining hands-on experience.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and previous experience as an Occupational Health Technician.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Client’s sites, as required. Warrington
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day plus a 30-minute lunch
Annual Leave: 22 days + bank holidays
About Us
Our client provides a range of Occupational Health solutions for businesses, helping them to understand and manage health-related challenges and risks to better support their employees. Our experienced clinical team is committed to delivering high-quality services tailored to the unique needs of various sectors. All of our clinics and mobile units are equipped to deliver health surveillance assessments, fitness for work assessments, and sickness absence consultations. We have two conveniently located clinics, located in North-West and the South-East of England. We also offer mobile services, using our cutting-edge vans for on-site visits. Our Warrington clinic has close links to the M62, M56 and M6.
Job Description
As an Occupational Health Technician, you will travel to various client sites, transporting and operating a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) to deliver health surveillance services. You will be required to drive the company’s health surveillance van, which is fully equipped for medical assessments. Travel is a key aspect of this role, including occasional overnight stays, which will be fully covered by the business.
- Travel to various client sites to conduct occupational health assessments and screenings, including hearing tests, lung function tests, and other relevant health checks.
- Transport and operate the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) to deliver health surveillance services.
- Delivering a range of health surveillance and other occupational health and wellbeing activities, in line with current HSE guidance and company requirements, including:
- Audiometry
- Lung function testing
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Baseline measurements (height, weight, blood pressure, urinalysis)
- Prepare and maintain medical equipment, ensuring it is in good working condition and properly stocked for site visits.
- Support the occupational health team by setting up mobile clinics and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards during off-site visits.
- Administer basic clinical tests (such as blood pressure checks) under the direction of occupational health professionals.
- Maintain accurate records of all tests and assessments performed, ensuring compliance with relevant data protection regulations.
- Ensure that all necessary documentation, including client consent forms, is completed and securely stored.
- Support the clinical team with any technical duties required to provide efficient occupational health services.
- Liaise with internal and external contacts including outside agencies.
- Administration tasks for the efficient running of the Occupational Health service.
- Work away on occasion, as required.
- Occasional overnight work.
- Undertake any other duties as necessary.
Person Specification
- Full, clean, UK driving licence (or valid EU licence for UK).
- Previous experience working as an OHT.
- Willingness to travel to different client sites.
- Ability to work autonomously/unsupervised.
- Strong IT literacy (e.g. Microsoft Office) to manage reports and documentation.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to solve problems, be proactive and make decisions effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong work ethic and professionalism.
- Customer-focused approach.
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