University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Occupational Health team as an OH Technician (Band 3). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, enhance your skills, and advance your career.
This role offers a unique chance to embark on a fulfilling career in Occupational Health, with the potential to progress to a Senior OH Technician role (Band 4) upon completing the Senior HealthCare Worker apprenticeship and OH technician training.
We are looking for someone passionate about promoting health, safety, and well-being. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and the capability to work autonomously in a clinic environment. A commitment to personal and professional development is essential.
Main duties of the job
As an OH Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of our workforce. Your responsibilities will include pre-placement assessments and screening, supporting health surveillance programs, and contributing to the delivery of an award-winning occupational health service.
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* oNVQ 2 or relevant qualification or healthcare related study
* oGrade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Mathematics or ESFA/Department for Education acceptable equivalent
* oDemonstrate a commitment to completing the Apprenticeship program and OH Specific Technician training
Experience
* oExperience working in a healthcare environment
* oExperience working in GP practice, clinic environments, out-patients departments
Knowledge
* oA good understanding of Occupational Health and the role of an OH Technician.
* oUp-to-date knowledge and skills to perform health surveillance tasks and a willingness to undertake additional training as required.
* oKnowledge of HSE requirements for health surveillance
* oKnowledge of working in a healthcare setting
Requirement
* oDriver and access to car to enable travel between sites and to external private contract premises.
* oMust be eligible for the Apprenticeship Scheme
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Health Clinical Nurse Manager
£24,071 to £29,114 a year. Salary is dependent on qualifications.
#J-18808-Ljbffr