Occupational Health Technician

I am looking for an Occupational Health Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and driven individual to join a dynamic multidisciplinary occupational health team. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a proactive approach, capable of effectively prioritising and managing their own workload. This is an on-site position based at our client’s premises in Barrow In Furness where you be undertaking health screening procedures in accordance with company protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Perform health screening procedures, including baseline measurements (height, weight, blood pressure, urinalysis), health surveillance (audiometry, lung function testing), and Safety Critical Medical Assessments
•    Accurately record medical information in occupational health records and pass it to clinical staff for interpretation.
•    Adhere to set protocols, recognising role limitations and referring queries beyond competency to clinical staff.
•    Competently follow chain of custody procedures for drug and alcohol testing, including facility preparation, sample handling, and paperwork.
•    Assist with non-clinical tasks such as filing and tidying.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual with a suitable background for this role, such as Health Care Assistant, Fitness Instructor, Ambulance EMT, Military Medic, or Offshore Medic. The ideal candidate will be approachable, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), and will possess strong IT literacy.

You should demonstrate a self-motivated and proactive approach to work, the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team and have a strong understanding of patient confidentiality. Additionally, you should be capable of working effectively under supervision while recognising the limits of your practice.

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours, Monday to Thursday 7.15am - 4pm and Friday 7.15am to 11.45am.  You will be required to work the occasional night shift.

Location:

Based at the client's site in Barrow in Furness

Salary:

The salary for this position is £26 227.50

Our current benefits package is:

•    Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience
•    Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
•    Life assurance
•    Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
•    Have a day off for your Birthday (non-contractual benefit)
•    Discounted gym membership
•    Cycle to work scheme
•    Health cashback plan