Occupational Health Technician - North Acton, Greater London, United Kingdom - Gaia Recruitment LTD

Description

Role Outline

We are seeking an Occupational Health Technician to join our team. The role is full time where the successful applicant will work 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day between 8am and 4pm.

As an Occupational Health Technician you will be an integral part of the team, providing a compassionate, professional clinical service that is instrumental in the quality of care our clients receive.

This is an opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals. You will enjoy working closely alongside your experienced colleagues to deliver and maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction that the industry has to offer. This role covers sites across London but will mainly be based at North Acton.

What you'll be doing:

• Undertaking health screening procedures in accordance with company protocols. These screening procedures may include general baseline measurements such as height, weight, blood pressure, and urinalysis
• Carrying out Drug and Alcohol testing. To be fully competent with the full chain of custody
• Carrying out fitness for work medicals and Health surveillance screening including audiometry and lung function testing
• Health promotion activities
• Ensuring all medical information is accurately recorded
• Ensuring all equipment is serviceable, clean and fit for purpose
• Providing support to the whole Occupational Health team in helping the department to run smoothly and effectively
• Undertaking additional tasks as requested
• Being an active member of the Occupational Health team and promote a positive working environment

Essential Skills

• Demonstrate a self-motivated and proactive approach to work
• Be able to work effectively both independently and within a team framework
• Be IT literate
• Be able to prioritise own workload and have good time management skills
• Capable of working flexibly and to strict deadlines
• Understand the importance of treating all patients with respect, dignity and privacy
• Have a sound educational background including a good standard of numeracy and written English
• Have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Be happy to work the occasional late shift or night shift

There is no recognised professional qualification for this role however suitable backgrounds include: Health Care Assistant; Fitness Instructor; Ambulance EMT; Military Medic; Offshore Medic, etc.

Skills

Knowledge and experience of working in occupational health

Approachable with good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral

IT literate

Ability to work effectively independently and also within a team framework

Demonstrates a self-motivated and proactive approach to work

Understanding of patient confidentiality

Sound educational background including a good standard of numeracy and written English

Ability to work effectively under supervision and recognise the limits of their practice