Occupational Health Technician
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, Hospital 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
As the Occupational Health Technician, your responsibilities will include:
- 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
- Hospital Healthcare Assistant
- Ambulance EMT
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Military Medic
- Offshore Medic
- Fitness Instructor or Fitness Professional
- Other healthcare or health screening backgrounds
- Sport Science Graduate
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
The benefits package includes:
- 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
Apply for this Occupational Health Technician Job in Plymouth
If you're looking for your next Occupational Health Technician job in Plymouth or you're from a healthcare, emergency services, military or fitness background and would like to develop a career in Occupational Health, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through OH Medical or contact our specialist Occupational Health recruitment team for more information.
How To Apply
Click Apply Now and send us an up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. If you'd like to discuss the role in confidence or require further information, contact Ellen Harris or the team at OH Medical on 01582 235 500.
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.
Pay: Up to £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Have the right to Work in the UK - WITHOUT EITHER Sponsorship or a Graduate Visa. (Due to security vetting: workers on a graduate visa and candidates who require sponsorship WILL NOT pass vetting requirements)
Work Location: In person
