At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct health screenings and support workplace wellbeing initiatives.
- Company: Join a leading UK Occupational Health provider in a collaborative team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, pension scheme, gym discounts, and more.
- Other info: Full-time role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in employee health and wellbeing every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in healthcare or fitness roles; no specific qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 26000 £ per year.
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00
Working Pattern: Onsite
OH Medical is recruiting an Occupational Health Technician on behalf of a leading UK Occupational Health provider for a full-time, permanent position in Plymouth, Devon. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Health Technician, Healthcare Assistant, Ambulance EMT, Military Medic, Offshore Medic or Fitness Professional looking to develop their career within Occupational Health. You will work onsite as part of an established multidisciplinary Occupational Health team, supporting the delivery of health surveillance, employee health screening and workplace wellbeing services.
Occupational Health Technician Duties
- Carrying out health surveillance and health screening assessments
- Undertaking audiometry and spirometry/lung function testing
- Completing baseline health measurements including blood pressure, height and weight
- Undertaking urinalysis
- Carrying out drug and alcohol testing
- Following appropriate chain of custody procedures for drug and alcohol testing
- Accurately recording medical and Occupational Health information
- Escalating results and queries to appropriate clinical staff
- Ensuring Occupational Health equipment is clean, serviceable and fit for purpose
- Supporting equipment calibration and monitoring requirements
- Working within established Occupational Health protocols and competencies
- Supporting workplace health promotion and wellbeing activities
- Providing additional administrative and non-clinical support when required
What We're Looking For
There is no single professional qualification required for this Occupational Health Technician position. Suitable backgrounds may include:
- Occupational Health Technician
- Healthcare Assistant / HCA
- Ambulance EMT
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Military Medic
- Offshore Medic
- Fitness Instructor or Fitness Professional
- Other healthcare or health screening backgrounds
Previous experience within Occupational Health, health surveillance, audiometry, spirometry or drug and alcohol testing would be advantageous. You should be confident, self-motivated and proactive, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to organise and prioritise your workload.
Salary and Working Hours
Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00. This is a full-time, onsite Occupational Health Technician job in Plymouth.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
- Life assurance
- Birthday day off
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health cashback plan
About OH Medical
OH Medical is a specialist Occupational Health recruitment consultancy supporting employers and professionals across the UK. We recruit for permanent, contract and agency opportunities within Occupational Health, Health & Safety, Wellbeing and Occupational Medicine, partnering with leading in-house employers and Occupational Health providers nationwide.
Occupational Health Technician in Plymouth employer: OH Medical Recruitment Ltd.
At OH Medical Recruitment Ltd., we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our team in Newton Aycliffe benefits from competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for continuous development in the field of occupational health, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
Contact Details:
OH Medical Recruitment Ltd. Recruitment Team
