Health Screeners deliver health surveillance to workers across the UK, usually from a mobile medical unit that travels between client sites. It is one of the most accessible ways into occupational health — many employers welcome healthcare support workers, emergency care assistants and sports science graduates, and give full training.
Screeners mostly work for OH providers running peripatetic (travelling) teams, covering industries from construction and manufacturing to logistics. Expect regular travel; many roles are home-based with a regional patch.
Building or expanding a peripatetic screening team? We recruit screeners in volume across UK regions and can cover short-notice gaps with temporary staff.
Almost always — a full manual UK driving licence is normally essential, and some employers ask for it to have been held for 12 months.
Usually some healthcare or sports science background, but many employers give full training. A full manual UK driving licence is normally essential.
Yes — it builds the surveillance skills OH teams rely on and leads into senior technician and clinical support roles.
Mainly hearing and lung function tests plus baseline measurements, and sometimes vision and vibration questionnaires.
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