Job Title:Occupational Health TechnicianLocation:Kennington Lane, London, SE11 4LS (Full time onsite)Salary:£28,808 p.a.Contract Type:PermanentHours:Full time, Monday - Friday
Right to live and work in the UK is required for this role. High level security vetting is also required.
About Us
Optima Health are the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Our heritage can be traced back to 1947 where we were pioneers in the provision of Occupational Health and have led the way ever since, bringing new and innovative solutions to employers across the UK. We can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. We work with over two thousand businesses, in various industries, and our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.
OptimaHealth not only provide an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey. We are committed to making this a really great place to work, so together, we live by our values; We are one team, we do the right thing, we are shaping tomorrow, and we are never too big to care.
Role Summary
Optima Health are one of the largest providers of Occupational Health services in the UK. Our team of Occupational Health Technicians are essential in the delivery of these services. We are now looking to offer Trainee positions to people who looking to start the next step in their career.With appropriate support and training in place, you will be responsible for delivering OH services to our client; undertaking health surveillance and health screening, and providing health and lifestyle advice to improve the wellbeing of employees within the organisation.If this sounds like a role that interests you, please read on.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Following training and assessment, you will undertake agreed clinical activities relevant to Optima Health occupational health services such as health surveillance.
Assist in undertaking a range of service items e.g., Driver's medicals, Well Person medicals, lung function tests, fitness tests and any other service that may be required.
Be accountable for delivery, recording and reporting health
Ensure the delivery of the highest possible standards of quality assured, evidence-based practice.
Work unsupervised at times both in the department and at other premises, delivering high standard OH services to clients allocated to their care.
Be responsible for cleaning and stock checking clinical areas as per protocols and checklists
Help promote the health and wellbeing of employees.
Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required for the role
Previous experience in any of the following:
Sports and Exercise Science or a similar field
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Optima Health values
Good interpersonal skills and excellent abilities in establishing, maintaining, and developing internal and external business relationships
Experience and confident of working with IT systems
Attend regular team training and contribute towards the development of ‘new ways of working'
The successful candidate will be required to undergo high level security vetting for this role and wait for it to be cleared.
What Can We Offer You?
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Buy and sell holiday scheme
Health Cash Plan
Career progression opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Eye care test vouchers
Life assurance
Clinical Training Academy
Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation
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