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Job Summary
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.
About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Date posted: 19 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,071 to £29,114 a year Salary is dependant on qualifications
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 153-CO04353
Job locations: University Hospitals Dorset, Dorset, BH15 2JB
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 Essential
* 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 Essential
* oExperience working in a healthcare environment
Desirable
* oExperience working in GP practice, clinic environments, out-patients departments
Knowledge Essential
* 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.
Desirable
* oKnowledge of HSE requirements for health surveillance
* oKnowledge of working in a healthcare setting
Requirement Essential
* 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 details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: University Hospitals Dorset, Dorset, BH15 2JB
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers #J-18808-Ljbffr