Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician (Luton)
7 days ago
Luton
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. • 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, • 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, • £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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr