Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician
Location: Luton with regional travel and occasional nationwide travel
Salary: £25,000 to £27,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
OH Medical is recruiting for a Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician to join a leading Occupational Health provider. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within Occupational Health while working in a varied, field-based role. You'll travel to client sites in a Mobile Medical Unit, delivering essential health surveillance services across a range of industries. This role involves regular travel and overnight stays, typically being away from home for up to three weeks out of four, with weekends spent at home. A comprehensive three-week induction programme, ongoing mentoring, and excellent support make this an ideal opportunity for candidates looking to build their experience.
Duties
- Deliver health surveillance including audiometry, spirometry and baseline health assessments
- Carry out biometric measurements including height, weight, blood pressure and urinalysis
- Accurately record clinical information and maintain Occupational Health records
- Ensure all medical equipment is clean, maintained and ready for use
- Support workplace health promotion initiatives where required
- Gather and record accurate information to support clinical decision-making
- Drive a Mobile Medical Unit to client sites across the region and occasionally nationwide
- Maintain high standards of confidentiality and GDPR compliance
Criteria
- Full UK manual driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months
- Ability to travel extensively with regular overnight stays - you can be away from home for around 3 out of 4 weeks of the month, however, you will always be home on the Friday night for the weekend
- Suitable home location to safely park a Mobile Medical Unit overnight
- Previous experience as an OHT, or from a background such as Hospital Healthcare Assistant, Emergency Care Assistant, Ambulance Technician, Emergency Care Technician, Army Medic or similar would be beneficial
- Sports Science graduates with experience carrying out baseline health assessments are encouraged to apply
- Good understanding of GDPR and confidential record keeping
- Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Salary & Benefits
- £25,000 to £27,000 per annum depending on experience
- 37.5 hours per week, typically between 8:00am and 6:00pm
- Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Birthday leave
- Discounted gym membership
- Health cashback plan
- Three-week induction and training programme with ongoing mentoring
- Six weeks' advance diary visibility
- Fuel card provided
- Premier Inn account for business travel bookings
- Subsistence allowance paid for overnight stays
- Company van provided following the initial onboarding period
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.
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