Occupational Health Technician
The closing date is 22 June 2026
The purpose of this role is simple but vital: to support the delivery of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. As part of our Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service, you will help us provide a safe, effective, confidential and compassionate service to Trust staff and external clients.
You will carry out a defined range of clinical, health surveillance, screening and administrative duties under clinical supervision, working within Trust policies, professional standards and agreed competencies. This role requires excellent communication, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work sensitively with staff who may be anxious, unwell or distressed.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake pre‑employment, pre‑placement and ongoing health screening for a variety of job roles in line with Trust policy.
* Assist with health surveillance activities including vision screening, spirometry and audiometry.
* Perform venepuncture for pre‑placement and ongoing health monitoring once competency is achieved.
* Maintain accurate, confidential employee health records in accordance with Trust policy, professional standards and data protection legislation.
At King's Mill Hospital, you'll be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking Occupational Health & Wellbeing team dedicated to improving the health and experience of our workforce. Your work will directly contribute to safer workplaces, healthier staff and better patient care.
Qualifications & Experience
* NVQ Level 3 in healthcare or equivalent qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Experience of working in a healthcare or clinical support role.
* Awareness of health and safety procedures.
* Knowledge of infection prevention and control principles.
* Ability to organise own workload and work flexibly.
* Experience in an occupational health setting.
* Experience using electronic clinical record systems.
* Experience with OH databases OPAS G2.
* Experience supporting vaccination or screening programmes.
* Ability to support service audits and evaluations.
Knowledge Requirements
* Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
* Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Basic IT skills, and accurate data entry/record keeping skills.
* Professional, reliable and conscientious.
* Empathetic and approachable manner.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Hold a full UK driver’s licence and confident to travel to external sites.
* Ability to reassure and support anxious clients.
Contractual Requirements
* Ability to follow protocols and standard operating procedures.
* Commitment to confidentiality and professional standards.
Disclosure & 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.
Visa Sponsorship
Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here: Skilled Worker visa – eligible healthcare and education jobs – GOV.UK. Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year (pro rata).
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