Occupational Health Technician

Job description

Job summary

Occupational Health TechnicianDepartment: Staff Health & WellbeingBand 4: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum

Hours: 37.5hrs per week. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Health Technician to support the Staff Health & Wellbeing team in delivering high-quality occupational health and wellbeing services. Working under the supervision of Occupational Health Nurses, you will carry out a range of clinical duties, including venepuncture, health surveillance, and providing support to the wider clinical team in line with established policies and procedures. The role also involves promoting staff health and wellbeing through departmental and Trust-wide initiatives, helping to safeguard employees from workplace health risks. Previous occupational health experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will have a strong interest in holistic wellbeing, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to personal and professional development. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team during its SEQOHS accreditation journey and contribute to the continued development of the service within an inclusive and supportive workplace.
For further details or to schedule an informal visit to the department, reach out to Rebecca Bason, Head of Staff Health & Wellbeing, via email: [email protected]
Interview date:14 September 2026

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Main duties of the job

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The role of the Occupational Health Technician is to support the delivery of high-quality occupational health services to employees and external clients, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

The Occupational Health Technician has a breadth of knowledge and is able to provide holistic support to staff and clients utilising a biopsychosocial model. The Occupational Health Technician works independently and manages their own case load including conducting health assessments, screenings, and supporting the development and implementation of health policies and procedures to ensure the well-being of employees. Integral to this role is the ability to communicate effectively in a sensitive and compassionate manner, maintaining client confidentiality and escalate or refer to the registered professional effectively. The Occupational Health Technician must focus on maintaining the health and wellbeing of all staff groups within the organisation and within external customer organisations.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Perform pre-placement screening in a timely manner, including providing a response to their line manager with regards to their employees work health and any adjustments they may require.Conduct health screening including food handling questionnaires, night worker health assessment and drugs and alcohol testing.

Administration

Maintain and update employee health records in compliance with confidentiality and data protection guidelines.Provide administrative support in the day-to-day operations of the occupational health department.

Data Collection/Auditing

Assist in audit of clinical practice, also data collection for Occupational Health reporting purposes.Produce monthly KPIs to demonstrate health surveillance status and to monitor compliance.

General Responsibilities

Provide support to new team membersUndertake delivery of training sessions to staff regarding health and wellbeing agenda in line with legislative and best practice guidelines.

Please refer to the attached job description for further information

Job description
Job responsibilities

Clinical

Perform pre-placement screening in a timely manner, including providing a response to their line manager with regards to their employees work health and any adjustments they may require.Conduct health screening including food handling questionnaires, night worker health assessment and drugs and alcohol testing.

Administration

Maintain and update employee health records in compliance with confidentiality and data protection guidelines.Provide administrative support in the day-to-day operations of the occupational health department.

Data Collection/Auditing

Assist in audit of clinical practice, also data collection for Occupational Health reporting purposes.Produce monthly KPIs to demonstrate health surveillance status and to monitor compliance.

General Responsibilities

Provide support to new team membersUndertake delivery of training sessions to staff regarding health and wellbeing agenda in line with legislative and best practice guidelines.

Please refer to the attached job description for further information

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of conducting health surveillance
• Previous experience of Occupational Health client/patient contact, clinicians, managers and staff
• Experience of undertaking work assessments and supporting more junior staff

Desirable

• Experience in an Occupational Health technician role
• Experience within the NHS/Healthcare setting
• Experience of working with OH systems
• Experience of implementing care/support as directed by the registered professional
• Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information
• Experience of managing own caseload and working to tight deadlines
• A basic understanding of audit and quality assurance
• Experience of infection control issues in relation to OH such as immunisation schedules and infectious disease contact tracing
• Experience of working with external clients
• Knowledge of national issues around Occupational Health(OH)
• oExperience of conducting Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision Testing, Height / Weight / BMI, Blood Pressures, Fit for tasks assessment, Desk Service Equipment(DSE) etc

Skills

Essential

• Able to work effectively and collaboratively in a team.
• Able to provide advice and guidance within own scope of practice to individuals
• Excellent ability to communicate well including sensitive information
• Develops interpersonal and interprofessional relationships with colleagues within the Trust
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively
• Assisting in assessment.
• Recognises own limitations/scope of practice, and able to make referrals to the Registered Practitioner
• Undertakes tasks delegated by a Registered Practitioner with appropriate training and supervision

Desirable

• Venepuncture skills
• Have a problem-solving approach
• Presentation skills

Personal and people development

Essential

• Acts in ways that support our values, promotes equality, diversity and belonging
• Respectful and professional
• Resilient and able to ask for help and support
• Self-aware, understands influence of self on others
• Committed to developing their own skills

Communication

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly as part of a hybrid team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Experience of conducting health surveillance
• Previous experience of Occupational Health client/patient contact, clinicians, managers and staff
• Experience of undertaking work assessments and supporting more junior staff

Desirable

• Experience in an Occupational Health technician role
• Experience within the NHS/Healthcare setting
• Experience of working with OH systems
• Experience of implementing care/support as directed by the registered professional
• Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information
• Experience of managing own caseload and working to tight deadlines
• A basic understanding of audit and quality assurance
• Experience of infection control issues in relation to OH such as immunisation schedules and infectious disease contact tracing
• Experience of working with external clients
• Knowledge of national issues around Occupational Health(OH)
• oExperience of conducting Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision Testing, Height / Weight / BMI, Blood Pressures, Fit for tasks assessment, Desk Service Equipment(DSE) etc

Skills

Essential

• Able to work effectively and collaboratively in a team.
• Able to provide advice and guidance within own scope of practice to individuals
• Excellent ability to communicate well including sensitive information
• Develops interpersonal and interprofessional relationships with colleagues within the Trust
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively
• Assisting in assessment.
• Recognises own limitations/scope of practice, and able to make referrals to the Registered Practitioner
• Undertakes tasks delegated by a Registered Practitioner with appropriate training and supervision

Desirable

• Venepuncture skills
• Have a problem-solving approach
• Presentation skills

Personal and people development

Essential

• Acts in ways that support our values, promotes equality, diversity and belonging
• Respectful and professional
• Resilient and able to ask for help and support
• Self-aware, understands influence of self on others
• Committed to developing their own skills

Communication

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly as part of a hybrid team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Occ.Health - Acute/Community (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

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