Health Work and Wellbeing Occupational Health Technician
The closing date is 17 December 2025
Job summary
Working as part of the Health, Work & Wellbeing clinical team you will be participate in delivery of an efficient, effective, comprehensive, high quality Occupational Health service using evidence based Occupational Health.
To provide Occupational Health technician services including a defined range of tests and procedures under a level of clinical supervision for governance purposes. Maintain accurate and up-to-date occupational health records supporting and undertaking OH specific IT report and data management.
To support OH health care programmes and support audit and research activity as required. The post holder will be required to work across all areas of service.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change
Main duties of the job
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Follows standard procedures and guidelines to undertake pre-screening of pre-employment questionnaires, referring to Screening nurses and Senior Occupational Health Nurses where necessary
Carry out venepuncture.
Support with Health Surveillance Clinics.
Participate in audits
To work within clear pathways/Protocols and to liaise with Senior OH Practitioners where results are outside of agreed parameters.
Undertake lifestyle assessments for staff w
To participate in health promotion and health and wellbeing activities
To report any problems and/or concerns related to or affecting your area of responsibility to senior the clinic lead nurse and in their absence the senior nurse.
To adhere to all legislation Trust and Departmental policies and procedures.
Handle and uses equipment and materials safely.
Prepares examination rooms daily by replenishing supplies and cleaning equipment. Sets and clears trolleys for examinations.
Maintain a working knowledge of relevant statutory codes of practice, guidance notes, departmental procedures, and Protocols.
Report untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, or injury to senior staff.
Support and attend any off-site clinics as necessary to support the delivery of occupational health services.
To comply with all Infection Control and Health and Safety procedures
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Details
Date posted
10 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-7510558
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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