Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

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Job Title: Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician
Specialism: Occupational Health
Location: Milton Keynes, UK
Salary: £25,000 to £27,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

We are on the lookout for a dynamic and adventurous Occupational Health Technician to join our esteemed team in Milton Keynes. This is an exciting opportunity where you will travel across the UK, driving our Mobile Medical Unit to diverse client sites and ensuring the health and wellbeing of employees across multiple industries. As part of our dedicated and supportive team, you will receive robust training and development opportunities, including a three-week Training and Induction Programme and ongoing mentoring. We celebrate innovation, teamwork, and excellence, making it a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career with a leading provider of occupational health and wellbeing solutions. If you are searching for a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Perks and benefits

• Advance schedule visibility: View your work diary six weeks in advance to help plan your personal time.
• Overnight subsistence allowance: Receive reimbursement within one week for eligible overnight stays.
• Travel support: Benefit from access to a Premier Inn account for accommodation bookings and a company fuel card.
• Generous pension: Enjoy a contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 6%.
• Life assurance: Gain added financial peace of mind through life assurance cover.
• Annual leave: Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Birthday leave: Celebrate your birthday with an additional day off.
• Health and wellbeing benefits: Access discounted gym membership and a health cashback plan.

What you will do

• Conduct health surveillance screenings, including audiometry, lung function testing, and baseline measurements such as height, weight, blood pressure, and urinalysis.
• Accurately record medical information in occupational health records and ensure it is passed to the relevant clinical staff.
• Maintain equipment to ensure it is clean, serviceable, and fit for purpose.
• Support health promotion initiatives and undertake additional duties as required.
• Assist the wider occupational health team by gathering and recording accurate information to support clinical decision-making.
• Provide biometric screening data to support nursing and medical staff in making informed patient management decisions.

Requirements

• Self-motivated with excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills.
• Good understanding of GDPR and the ability to deliver effective health promotion and health surveillance services.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines.
• Experience as a Healthcare Support Worker, Emergency Care Assistant, or in a similar healthcare role is desirable. Recent Sports Science graduates looking to specialise in occupational health are also encouraged to apply.
• A valid manual UK driving licence held for at least 12 months is essential.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
• Comfortable with extensive UK travel and regular overnight stays, with approximately three out of every four weeks spent away from home. Weekends will always be at home.

Milton Keynes is a vibrant and thriving location, offering something for everyone. From expansive parks and modern shopping centres to theatres and art galleries, it is a fantastic place to live and work. Join us in making a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of employees across the UK while enjoying everything Milton Keynes has to offer.

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