Select OH is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Technician to join our client based in Warrington on a full-time, permanent basis.
As an Occupational Health Technician, you will travel to various client sites, transporting and operating a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) to deliver health surveillance services. You will be required to drive the companys health surveillance van, which is fully equipped for medical assessments.
Travel is a key aspect of this role, including occasional overnight stays, which will be fully covered by the business.
Person Specification
Benefits:
As an Occupational Health Technician, you will travel to various client sites, transporting and operating a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) to deliver health surveillance services. You will be required to drive the companys health surveillance van, which is fully equipped for medical assessments.
Travel is a key aspect of this role, including occasional overnight stays, which will be fully covered by the business.
- Travel to various client sites to conduct occupational health assessments and screenings, including hearing tests, lung function tests, and other relevant health checks.
- Transport and operate the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) to deliver health surveillance services.
- Delivering a range of health surveillance and other occupational health and wellbeing activities, in line with current HSE guidance and company requirements, including:
- Audiometry
- Lung function testing
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Baseline measurements (height, weight, blood pressure, urinalysis)
- Prepare and maintain medical equipment, ensuring it is in good working condition and properly stocked for site visits.
- Support the occupational health team by setting up mobile clinics and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards during off-site visits.
- Administer basic clinical tests (such as blood pressure checks) under the direction of occupational health professionals.
- Maintain accurate records of all tests and assessments performed, ensuring compliance with relevant data protection regulations.
- Ensure that all necessary documentation, including client consent forms, is completed and securely stored.
- Support the clinical team with any technical duties required to provide efficient occupational health services.
- Liaise with internal and external contacts including outside agencies
- Administration tasks for the efficient running of the Occupational Health service
- Work away on occasion, as required
- Occasional overnight work
- Undertake any other duties as necessary
Person Specification
- Full, clean, UK driving licence (or valid EU licence for UK)
- Previous experience working as an OHT
- Willingness to travel to different client sites
- Ability to work autonomously/unsupervised
- Strong IT literacy (e.g. Microsoft Office) to manage reports and documentation
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to solve problems, be proactive and make decisions effectively
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing circumstances
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong work ethic and professionalism
- Customer-focused approach
Benefits:
- Salary - circa £28k
- Discounted gym membership
- Free eye tests
- Flu jab vouchers
- Company pension
- Computing scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Life assurance
- Staff referral scheme
- Fundraising and social events, including the annual summer party