Trainee Occupational Health Technician

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 April 2025

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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.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

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

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.

Job description

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
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 (Opens in a new tab)

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 (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Occupational Health Clinical Nurse Manager

Jennifer Fancy

jennifer.fancy@uhd.nhs.uk

03000192035

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


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