Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified Health & Safety Advisor to join the Corporate Health and Safety Team. This post willreport to the Health and Safety Lead and is based within the Corporate Health and Safety Team.
The post will be based in Nottingham, with work across all Trust sites to support the delivery of effective health and safety and assisting teams inmeeting their statutory responsibilities and health and safety needs.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
You will be part of a team who are required to ensure compliance with statutory legislation, deliver training, investigate incidents and carry out inspections and audits of practice against Health and Safety policy and procedures and support the H&S lead in ensuring the highest professional health and safety adviceis available
Your role will see you promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the Trust ensuring that you provide professional support to all levels of healthcare professionals and management in the area of health and safety for NUH.
We are looking for someone that is experienced in health and safety and has a recognised health and safety qualification. Someone who ismotivated and enthusiastic and able to work and act on their own initiative with minimum supervision and possess the ability to work andcommunicate effectively in a pleasant manner with all members of staff, patients and visitors across NUH.
As a team player, you'll be able to prioritise your work in order to meet deadlines and have a team focused approach. Previous experience ofworking within a healthcare environment or the NHS is desirable but not essential.
You need to be able to demonstrate; strong interpersonal, communication, training and presentation skills, be organised and possess strong IT skills.
About us
With over 17,000 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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details
Person Specification
person specification
Essential
- Qualified to Level 6 NEBOSH Diploma or Health and Safety equivalent
- Recognised training qualification
Desirable
- NEBOSH Cert
- Chartered membership of IOSH
essential criteria
Essential
- proven track record of H&S management in a larger complex organsiation
- proven track record in undertaking audit/inspections within a large organisation
- strong working knowledge of RIDDOR, understanding and proven track record of incident, investigation, learning and improvement
Desirable
- experience of health and safety within health care organisation/s
- experience of health and safety audit and inspection
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- ability to work to negotatie and co-ordinate deadlines in a variety of teams to meet local, trust and national targets
- ability to analse information, organisational processess and prects within the context of health and safety, recommending the best course of action for the Trust
Desirable
- abiity to work to variable work patterns that require multitasking skills
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
Person Specification
person specification
Essential
- Qualified to Level 6 NEBOSH Diploma or Health and Safety equivalent
- Recognised training qualification
Desirable
- NEBOSH Cert
- Chartered membership of IOSH
essential criteria
Essential
- proven track record of H&S management in a larger complex organsiation
- proven track record in undertaking audit/inspections within a large organisation
- strong working knowledge of RIDDOR, understanding and proven track record of incident, investigation, learning and improvement
Desirable
- experience of health and safety within health care organisation/s
- experience of health and safety audit and inspection
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- ability to work to negotatie and co-ordinate deadlines in a variety of teams to meet local, trust and national targets
- ability to analse information, organisational processess and prects within the context of health and safety, recommending the best course of action for the Trust
Desirable
- abiity to work to variable work patterns that require multitasking skills
- excellent written and verbal 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Queens Medical Centre
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)