Job Title: Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician
Location: Nationwide (travel throughout the UK required)
Full-Time: 37.5 hours per week
My client, a leading provider of Occupational Health services across the UK, is looking for an Occupational Health Technician to join their expanding peripatetic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the health and wellbeing of employees across various client sites by delivering health surveillance services.
As an Occupational Health Technician, you will be required to drive a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) to client locations, providing essential services such as audiometry, lung function testing, drug and alcohol testing, and general health screening. This role will involve frequent travel across the UK, including regular overnight stays, with the option to park the Mobile Unit near your home address overnight.
Key Responsibilities:
Conducting health surveillance screenings, including audiometry, lung function tests, drug and alcohol testing, and baseline measurements (e.g., height, weight, blood pressure, urinalysis).
Ensuring all medical data is accurately recorded in the occupational health records and passed to the relevant clinical staff.
Maintaining equipment to ensure it is serviceable, clean, and fit for purpose.
Supporting health promotion activities as requested.
Assisting the Occupational Health team in non-clinical tasks (e.g., filing, tidying).
Ensuring that all gathered information is accurately documented and communicated to the relevant clinical team.
Supporting the team in the smooth running of the department.
Note: The technician will not interpret results except in the case of drug and alcohol testing, where they will be trained.
Skills & Experience:
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize workload.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of health promotion and GDPR compliance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Capable of working flexibly to meet deadlines and using own initiative.
Approachable with strong interpersonal skills.
Health surveillance experience is highly desirable.
Full, clean driving license.
Location & Travel Requirements:
This role requires travel across the UK, with frequent overnight stays. Ideally, candidates should be based around the following locations: Oxford, Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Banbury, Leamington Spa, and Brackley.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary: £24,000 – £26,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%).
Life assurance.
Starting 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase based on length of service.
Discounted gym membership.
Cycle to work scheme.
Access to Vitality Health.
Remote Working Disclaimer:
This role is based in the UK, and we can only accept applications from candidates who are legally eligible to work and reside in the UK during standard working hours.
If you are an enthusiastic and reliable individual looking to expand your skills in Occupational Health while providing an essential service to employees across the UK, we encourage you to apply!
