Job summary
Are you a competent and experienced health and safety professional who is passionate about ensuring a safe working environment for NHS staff, patients and visitors?
We are seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor to join our team at University Hospitals of North Midlands. In this role you play a vital part in promoting a culture of safety and compliance across our healthcare settings
Main duties of the job
Working in Health and Safety, the post holder will be part of a team working to ensure regulatory compliance in all aspects of Health and Safety Legislation.
The role will include:-
- Audits of local compliance in all areas of the Hospital.
- Support and advice in all aspects of health and safety topics.
- Delivering training in all aspects of risk assessment.
- Supporting with action planning and advice on suitable mitigation measures to reduce identified risks.
We are looking for someone who holds a NEBOSH General Certificate, or equivalent, with a background in health and safety holding a substantive role within the field for approximately 5 years, the post holder will be able to demonstrate clear application of their knowledge and skills in practice.
Working within the NHS setting is desirable but not essential.
We are looking for someone who is a team player who wants to be part of a driven and enthusiastic team to facilitate change, who is also able to work under their own initiative and prioritise work to meet required demands.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Head of Health and Safety in the implementation of the Corporate Health and Safety Strategy and related policies.
To support with the audit process to determine areas of compliance with legislative duties and support departments and areas where additional actions are required.
To provide competent health and safety advice in regards to new processes and practices.
Key Areas / Tasks
- Provide expert advice, support, training on all aspects of health and safety.
- Support the Head of Health & Safety in the implementation of an annual work plan in line with local and statutory requirements.
- In liaison with the Head of Health & Safety, ensure the Trust is made aware of new applicable legislation as it arises.
- Contribute to the identification, management, reporting investigation and learning from health and safety incidents.
- Support actions identified and undertaken to decrease the risk of health and safety related incidents occurring and to improve outcomes in relation to patient, staff and visitor safety.
- Support the development, monitoring, implementation and review of policies and procedures to promote and develop best practice health and safety systems for the Trust, liaising with appropriate managers and ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities.
- Support the production and co-ordination of all health and safety risk assessments, site inspections and audits, developing, supporting and monitoring action plans to reduce identified areas of risk, escalating areas of concern in line with Trust policy.
- Support the implementation, monitoring and compliance with other audits including external organisations as required and prepare and monitor action plans.
- Ensure up to date knowledge of all regulatory framework and best practise, making the Trust aware of changes as they arise.
- Design and deliver high quality health and safety training including supporting the Trust Manual Handling Advisor in line with statutory requirements and targets along with First Aid Training.
- Support training needs analysis work to identify the health and safety training needs of the Trust, formulating a training plan to deliver appropriate and timely training.
Training and Qualifications
- NEBOSH General Certificate of equivalent.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge and experience of legislation and statutory obligations
- Experience of working in a large complex organisation
- Experience of delivering health and safety training to diverse audiences
- Experience in health and safety audits and inspection
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Head of Health and Safety in the implementation of the Corporate Health and Safety Strategy and related policies.
To support with the audit process to determine areas of compliance with legislative duties and support departments and areas where additional actions are required.
To provide competent health and safety advice in regards to new processes and practices.
Key Areas / Tasks
- Provide expert advice, support, training on all aspects of health and safety.
- Support the Head of Health & Safety in the implementation of an annual work plan in line with local and statutory requirements.
- In liaison with the Head of Health & Safety, ensure the Trust is made aware of new applicable legislation as it arises.
- Contribute to the identification, management, reporting investigation and learning from health and safety incidents.
- Support actions identified and undertaken to decrease the risk of health and safety related incidents occurring and to improve outcomes in relation to patient, staff and visitor safety.
- Support the development, monitoring, implementation and review of policies and procedures to promote and develop best practice health and safety systems for the Trust, liaising with appropriate managers and ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities.
- Support the production and co-ordination of all health and safety risk assessments, site inspections and audits, developing, supporting and monitoring action plans to reduce identified areas of risk, escalating areas of concern in line with Trust policy.
- Support the implementation, monitoring and compliance with other audits including external organisations as required and prepare and monitor action plans.
- Ensure up to date knowledge of all regulatory framework and best practise, making the Trust aware of changes as they arise.
- Design and deliver high quality health and safety training including supporting the Trust Manual Handling Advisor in line with statutory requirements and targets along with First Aid Training.
- Support training needs analysis work to identify the health and safety training needs of the Trust, formulating a training plan to deliver appropriate and timely training.
Training and Qualifications
- NEBOSH General Certificate of equivalent.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge and experience of legislation and statutory obligations
- Experience of working in a large complex organisation
- Experience of delivering health and safety training to diverse audiences
- Experience in health and safety audits and inspection
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBOSH General Certificate or Equivalent
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Experience in delivering Health and Safety Training
- Experience in Health and Safety Audits and Inspections
Desirable
- NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Organisational skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in a Health and Safety role and application of knowledge
- Evidence of Working in Large Complex Organisations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBOSH General Certificate or Equivalent
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Experience in delivering Health and Safety Training
- Experience in Health and Safety Audits and Inspections
Desirable
- NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Organisational skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in a Health and Safety role and application of knowledge
- Evidence of Working in Large Complex Organisations
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
