Occupational Health Technician

3 weeks ago


Portsmouth, United Kingdom Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

The main responsibilities of this role will require the post holder to support the delivery of high-quality Occupational Health and Well being Services (OHWS) to NHS Trust employees & external clients, to promote health and well being and safeguard employee's health from risks arising from their working environment. The post holder will be involved in the development of services to ensure the delivery of evidence-based practice with the highest possible standards of care. The post holder will be required to learn a diverse range of clinical and clerical skills performed with appropriate supervision from the occupational health nurses and administrative staff.

Main duties of the job

The service aims to provide a comprehensive and impartial service to approximately 8,5000 employees working in the Trust and a further number of employees within commercial companies who the OHWS provides services too. The service is based in the Occupational Health & Well being Service at Queen Alexandra Hospital.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role/duties of the post are outlined below. In undertaking this role, the employee will be expected to always behave in a way that is consistent with and actively supports the Trusts values. Ensure client safety is maintained and that the clients experience is positive by treating all clients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity, and courtesy in accordance with Trust values, whilst ensuring you act within your sphere of competence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to NVQ 2 or relevant equivalent qualification or healthcare related study Confident & competent in clinical skills and able to work on own initiative.

Desirable

Level 2 English and Maths Spirometry & audiometry skills or willing to be trained.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a healthcare environment and / or in occupational health, outpatients, GP practice or another clinic environment.

Desirable

Experience of completing medical assessments, eye tests, height, weight, blood pressure measurements and other clinical tests as appropriate for the role. Experience of performing phlebotomy or willing to be trained.

Additional criteria

Essential

Ability to work independent with minimal supervision at times and work as part of a team. Effective client care & customer care skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to meet the minimum skill set within first twelve months of appointment with support and development where required Good IT skills.

Desirable

Hold a full driving license and have the use of a car.

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