Trainee Occupational Health Technician

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 Description
Responsibilities

• Pre-placement assessments and screening
• Supporting health surveillance programs
• Contributing to the delivery of an award-winning occupational health service

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