Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational health
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 164-7808731-A
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- City Hospital Campus
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Health Technician
Band 4
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, motivated and enthusiastic individual to come and join our Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team at NUH. We are seeking to recruit an Occupational Health Technician to work in our small team to help support us to deliver a range of effective high-quality health and wellbeing services for staff at NUH.
Knowledge and experience of Occupational Health in a hospital setting is desirable for this role, otherwise experience in health surveillance and/ or fitness for work medicals across any sector would be considered. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in all aspects of Occupational Health and Wellbeing, a willingness to work flexibility across QMC and City Campus and keen to help deliver and shape our services for the future. There is also a requirement to occasionally work off campus at other sites to deliver services as part of our external contract portfolio.
This role is Monday to Friday and our core hours are 08:00-17:00. The role is offered at 37.5 hours per week, however part-time hours would be considered for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
The role will be varied with a mixture of clinical and administrative duties including pre-employment screening, face to face clinics for venepuncture and immunity checks, health screening, health surveillance (including audiometry, spirometry, HAVS), results management, risk assessment of contamination injuries and to provide support to the wider Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team wellbeing initiatives.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We are a friendly team of around 35 staff consisting of doctors, nurses, counsellors, technicians, and admin who work together to deliver an occupational health service to our own Trust and private organisations which we deliver from both Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital sites.
Our department offers this service Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 and 5:00 excluding bank holidays.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the job description for a detailed overview of the role.
Sometimes a role becomes available that you know will allow you to develop, lead others to fulfil their potential and most importantly provide excellence to your patients. This is your opportunity to apply for that role.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting
- GCSE equivalent in English and Maths
- Venepuncture Training and Competency
- Health Surveillance Experience/Course.(Spirometry, Audiology, HAVS)
Desirable criteria
- Infection Control Course
- Health and Safety Course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working and communicating with patients/carers within a relevant acute and/or community setting
- Demonstrable clinical experience relevant to the role
- Experience in performing venepuncture.
- Experience of working within Occupational Health within the NHS
- Experience of using Occupational Health clinical I.T databases e.g., OPAS G2
Desirable criteria
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
- Knowledge of blood borne virus risk assessment following contamination injury
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and sensitively with staff, managers, and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills, including accurate documentation and record-keeping.
- Builds and maintains effective working relationships while respecting professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to accurately collect and input clinical and health surveillance data in line with Occupational Health protocols.
- Demonstrates sound judgement when prioritising workload and managing competing demands within a busy service.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures while identifying when situations fall outside own scope of practice.
- Competent in maintaining accurate, clear, and timely documentation, identifying discrepancies and resolving them appropriately.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to plan and organise own workload effectively to meet service demands and agreed deadlines.
- Demonstrates effective time management skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy clinical environment.
- Ability to manage multiple clinics and health surveillance activities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing own caseload and clinics.
Physical skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to operate medical and office equipment, including computers, photocopiers, and printers for record keeping and report generation.
- Precision and dexterity in using medical instruments and technology.
- Ability to use computerised OH systems and Microsoft Office.
- The capability to administer first aid or assist with basic emergency procedures when required.
Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)
Essential criteria
- Flexibility and willingness to work across both City and QMC OH Campus.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to drive. (Access to own vehicle).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carmel Teager
- Job title
- Occupational health Operational Nurse Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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