Job summary
The Health & Safety Advisor provides specialist support to the Estates Directorate, acting as the competent person for all Estates-related health and safety matters.
The post holder ensures compliance with statutory legislation, NHS requirements and Trust safety policies, working across maintenance, operations, workshops, plant rooms and construction activities.
The role leads on risk assessments, auditing, incident investigation and training coordination, while promoting a positive safety culture.
The post works closely with Estates managers, contractors and Trust governance teams to support safe, high-quality and compliant Estates services.
Main duties of the job
Act as the competent person for Estates-related health and safety.
Provide specialist advice to Estates managers, supervisors, maintenance teams and contractors.
Lead the development, implementation and review of Estates H&S procedures and safe systems of work.
Coordinate Estates audits, inspections and compliance monitoring.
Manage Estates risk assessments, COSHH and contractor RAMS reviews.
Support incident reporting, investigation, trend analysis and RIDDOR submissions.
Coordinate statutory, mandatory and specialist H&S training for Estates staff.
Support contractor safety management, CDM compliance and safe delivery of capital/minor works.
Promote a positive safety culture and contribute to Trust-wide governance groups.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Educated to Diploma (level 6) or above or equivalent demonstratable experience
- NEBOSH General Certificate or above
- IOSH Membership (TechIOSH or above) or working towards
- Training/qualification in Risk Assessment, COSHH or equivalent
Desirable
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate
- Graduate IOSH membership
- CDM Regulations 2015 training/qualification
- Specialist Estates/Engineering safety training
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Health & Safety role within Estates, Facilities, engineering, construction or similar technical environment
- Experience completing risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and safe systems of work
- Experience conducting audits, inspections and compliance monitoring
- Experience reviewing or approving contractor RAMS
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS, healthcare or other safety-critical environment
- Experience contributing to H&S policy development
- Experience managing or monitoring contractors
- Experience supporting CDM-related activities or capital projects
- Experience chairing or leading safety-related meetings
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation (HASAWA, MHSWR, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER)
- Ability to interpret technical information and convert it into practical guidance
- Strong audit, inspection and compliance monitoring skills
- Excellent communication and influencing skills; able to challenge unsafe practice
- Competent in Microsoft Office and safety systems (Datix, PALMS, JSET)
- Commitment to NHS values including respect, compassion, inclusion and teamwork
- Ability to communicate complex technical/safety information clearly
- Ability to analyse incidents, identify root causes and recommend improvements
- Physically able to work in plant rooms, confined spaces and PPE-required areas
Desirable
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 or similar management systems
- Working knowledge of NHS HTMs/HBNs
- Experience using incident/risk management software (e.g., Datix)
- Ability to produce dashboards or compliance reports
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Educated to Diploma (level 6) or above or equivalent demonstratable experience
- NEBOSH General Certificate or above
- IOSH Membership (TechIOSH or above) or working towards
- Training/qualification in Risk Assessment, COSHH or equivalent
Desirable
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate
- Graduate IOSH membership
- CDM Regulations 2015 training/qualification
- Specialist Estates/Engineering safety training
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Health & Safety role within Estates, Facilities, engineering, construction or similar technical environment
- Experience completing risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and safe systems of work
- Experience conducting audits, inspections and compliance monitoring
- Experience reviewing or approving contractor RAMS
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS, healthcare or other safety-critical environment
- Experience contributing to H&S policy development
- Experience managing or monitoring contractors
- Experience supporting CDM-related activities or capital projects
- Experience chairing or leading safety-related meetings
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation (HASAWA, MHSWR, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER)
- Ability to interpret technical information and convert it into practical guidance
- Strong audit, inspection and compliance monitoring skills
- Excellent communication and influencing skills; able to challenge unsafe practice
- Competent in Microsoft Office and safety systems (Datix, PALMS, JSET)
- Commitment to NHS values including respect, compassion, inclusion and teamwork
- Ability to communicate complex technical/safety information clearly
- Ability to analyse incidents, identify root causes and recommend improvements
- Physically able to work in plant rooms, confined spaces and PPE-required areas
Desirable
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 or similar management systems
- Working knowledge of NHS HTMs/HBNs
- Experience using incident/risk management software (e.g., Datix)
- Ability to produce dashboards or compliance reports
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).
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).
