Job Title: Trainee Occupational Health Technician
Location: Watford with travel
Salary: £29,500 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday
Must have a full UK Driving License and own vehicle
Right to live and work in the UK is also required
Role Summary
With appropriate support and training in place, you will be at the forefront of our clinical delivery, performing a range of medical assessments across a wide variety of customers. Working solo or as part of a team at our clients' sites, you will deliver safety-critical medicals and promote wellbeing initiatives across our portfolio of national clients.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
- Following training and assessment, undertake agreed clinical activities, including phlebotomy, blood pressure checks, drug and alcohol screening, and health surveillance.
- Assist with service delivery, including driver's medicals, Well Person medicals and other required services.
- Undertake workplace visits relating to occupational health issues within the OHT's scope of practice.
- Deliver, record and report health surveillance, escalating any results of concern to a specialist nursing or medical clinician.
- Support Occupational Nursing Employees with the clinical activities of the business.
- Maintain clinical areas in line with protocols and checklists, including cleaning, stock checks, replenishing supplies and ensuring rooms are ready for daily clinics.
- Promote employee health and wellbeing.
- Undertake UK-wide travel, including overnight stays where required.
- Drive a mobile clinical screening unit when required.
- Use a range of IT systems and tools to measure and report screening outcomes and findings.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility, as directed by the Line Manager.
- Lead by example and act as a positive role model for Optima Health's values: Shaping Tomorrow, We Do the Right Thing, One Team, Never Too Big to Care.
Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required for the role
- Sports and Exercise Science or a similar field (Desirable)
- Experience with health screening
- Good interpersonal skills
- IT / PC Skills
What Can We Offer You?
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Pension Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Volunteer Days
- YuLife Employee Benefits Platform
- Save As You Earn Scheme
- Eye Test Vouchers
- Flu Vaccination Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Clinical Training Academy
- Paid CPD Days
- Professional Registration Fees Paid
- RAVE Awards
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Right to Request Flexible Working From Day 1
About Us
Optima Health is the UK's largest provider of Occupational Health and wellbeing services, supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we have been helping employers create healthier, high-performing workplaces for generations, and we continue to evolve with innovative, practical solutions that make a real difference.
At the heart of our story are our people. We bring together like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving workplace health and wellbeing and delivering meaningful support to the organisations we work with across the UK.
When you join Optima Health, you become part of something bigger. We invest in our people/you through structured induction, ongoing training and tailored career development, helping you build the skills and experience to grow your career.
Together, We Live Our Values
One Team – There are no barriers in our business. We trust each other and work together as one team to deliver what our clients need. We all have a part to play in our future, and everyone's contribution is important and valued.
Doing the Right Thing – We operate to the highest standards. Success is underpinned by honesty and integrity, and by doing what we say we will do. We care about the impact of our work on our people, our clients, their employees, society, and the world we live in. Caring for our colleagues' wellbeing and respecting their time, energy and balance is fundamental to this value.
Shaping Tomorrow – We are always looking for ways to improve and innovate. We train, support and empower future leaders, invest in market-leading propositions and use technology to advance service and clinical outcomes. We evolve how we work - embracing smater, more flexible approaches that help our people thrive both professionally and personally.
Never Too Big to Care – We always retain a client‑first approach. Every client, and every one of their employees that we support, matters. We work in partnership to optimise workplace health and wellbeing, sharing in the benefits of growing together.
Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.
All salaries are displayed as Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
Documents
- JD 0076 - OH Technician.pdf (107.85 KB)
Trainee Occupational Health Technician in Watford employer: Optima Health (OH&W)
Optima Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment for Occupational Health Advisors. With a focus on employee well-being and professional development, you will have access to ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative culture that values your contributions. Working from home in the UK allows for a balanced lifestyle while being part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing workplace health.
