Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician
Cambridge | Regional & Nationwide Travel
£25,000 - £27,000 + Benefits
Full Time | Permanent
OH Medical is currently recruiting for a Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician to join a leading Occupational Health provider delivering workplace health and wellbeing services across multiple industries.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Health Technician or healthcare professional looking to develop a long‑term career within Occupational Health while working in a varied, hands‑on and travel‑based role.
The successful Occupational Health Technician will travel around the Cambridge area to client sites including occasional nationwide travel across the UK, operating a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) and delivering health surveillance and workplace wellbeing services directly on‑site.
The Role - Occupational Health Technician
As a Peripatetic Occupational Health Technician, you will support the delivery of Occupational Health services across a range of client locations throughout the UK. The role will include:
* Health surveillance including audiometry and spirometry
* Baseline health screening including blood pressure, height, weight and urinalysis
* Recording and maintaining accurate Occupational Health records
* Supporting Occupational Health Nurses and Physicians with clinical data collection
* Equipment checks, maintenance and calibration support
* Delivering health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
* Driving and operating a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU)
* Frequent travel and overnight stays during the working week
This Occupational Health Technician role offers a great mix of independence, travel and clinical exposure within a supportive Occupational Health team.
Occupational Health Technician Requirements
Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience as:
* Occupational Health Technician
* Hospital Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
* Emergency Care Assistant (ECA)
* Ambulance Technician
* Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
* Army Medic or Military Medic
* Healthcare Assistant
* Sports Science Graduate
To be considered, you will also need:
* A full UK manual driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months
* Confidence travelling nationwide and staying away during the week
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* A professional and approachable manner
* Good understanding of GDPR and confidential medical records
* The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Training & Development
Full training and ongoing support will be provided through a structured 3‑week induction and training programme.
Travel & Accommodation
This is a peripatetic Occupational Health Technician role involving extensive travel and regular overnight stays. To support work‑life balance, you will receive:
* Diary visibility up to 6 weeks in advance
* Weekly subsistence reimbursement for overnight stays
* Access to Premier Inn booking facilities
* Fuel card provided
* Company vehicle once available
You must be able to safely park a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) at or near your home address overnight.
Salary & Benefits
* £25,000 - £27,000 depending on experience
* Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
* Life assurance
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Additional birthday day off
* Discounted gym membership
* Health cashback plan
* Ongoing Occupational Health training and career development
Location
This Occupational Health Technician role will include regional travel throughout Cambridgeshire, with occasional nationwide travel required.
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