Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician

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Job Title: Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician
Specialism: Occupational Health
Location: Yeovil, UK
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum

Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician within Occupational Health in Yeovil, earning £25,000 to £27,000 per annum. This exciting full-time opportunity offers the chance to work within a dynamic and supportive occupational health service, delivering health surveillance programmes across multiple sites. Ideal for someone who enjoys travel, variety, and making a tangible difference to employee wellbeing, this role provides comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you build a rewarding career in occupational health.

Whether you are an experienced Healthcare Support Worker or a Sports Science graduate looking to begin your occupational health journey, this is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable skills within a growing sector.

Perks and benefits:

• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with employer contributions of up to 6%.

• Life Assurance: Gain added peace of mind with valuable life assurance cover.

• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional entitlement based on length of service.

• Birthday Leave: Enjoy your birthday off to celebrate your special day.

• Discounted Gym Membership: Support your health and wellbeing with reduced gym membership rates.

• Health Cashback Plan: Claim back costs for a range of healthcare expenses.

• Comprehensive Training Programme: Benefit from a structured three-week induction and training programme designed to support your success.

• Career Development: Access ongoing learning and professional development opportunities within occupational health.

What you will do:

• Conduct health surveillance screenings, including audiometry, lung function testing, and other occupational health assessments.

• Accurately record medical information and assessment outcomes within occupational health records.

• Ensure all clinical equipment is maintained, cleaned, calibrated, and fit for purpose.

• Support workplace health promotion initiatives and wellbeing activities.

• Provide accurate data and assessment information to assist occupational health clinicians in their decision-making.

• Travel regularly to client sites using the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) to deliver occupational health services.

• Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with GDPR requirements.

• Support the wider occupational health team with operational a