Health and Safety Advisor Construction

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Job summary

H&S Advisor Construction Band 7 Pay scale £43 742-£50,056 ( dependant on knowledge, experience and qualifications)

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is embarking on an ambitious programme of transformation of its services, its estate and wider infrastructure. The Trust has been selected for investment under the government's New Hospital Programme and is planning on undertaking a phased redevelopment of the Derriford estate over the next decade. In parallel with work at the acute hospital, the Trust is also delivering a substantial programme of work in the wider Plymouth healthcare estate, to upgrade existing facilities and to build new facilities including health and wellbeing hubs in conjunction with our partner organisations.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

We are now looking for a permanent Health & Safety Advisor Construction to support the Estates Development Team in for this ongoing transformation programme in ensuring safe working environments for contractors, patients, visitors and staff, and compliance to relevant H&S Legislation during all construction phases.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and would be happy to consider hybrid working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted

22 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-LD-A4982231-B

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To act as Trust lead for the provision of advice on all aspects of Health and Safety Construction.

Collaborate with project planners and construction managers and other teams from within Site Services to ensure that all potential risk management and safety issues are addressed , and ensuring compliance with legal obligations with regards to Health and Safety.

Support with preconstruction information and liaison with the Principal Designer as required.

Assist to ensure that the due diligence process is followed for contractors before they are appointed.

Perform construction site risk assessments , safety audits and safety meetings.

Review, advise and support implementation of on-site traffic management during construction , and consider any traffic management implications post construction.

Provide regular site safety inspection reports to the Safety Compliance and Assurance Manager to include action plans to address shortfalls.

Support CDM preparation, documentation and implementation for all construction projects, ensuring compliance to HSE/ Regulations.

Ensure all contractors RAMS are compliant with legislation and UHPNT policies and procedures.

Ensure all contractors conduct site inductions , briefs and appropriate training events.

Prepare Health and Safety Reports and present them to the Health and Safety Committee and other committees and groups as required.

This is an opportunity to be part of a significant and rewarding change programme that goes beyond pure construction to shape the future delivery of clinical services.

These are permanent appointments and interviews for the role will be held on Friday 21st June 2023, so please ensure that you are able to attend on this date.

To arrange an informal discussion about this role, please contact Sophie King sophieking@nhs.net Safety Compliance & Assurance Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

To act as Trust lead for the provision of advice on all aspects of Health and Safety Construction.

Collaborate with project planners and construction managers and other teams from within Site Services to ensure that all potential risk management and safety issues are addressed , and ensuring compliance with legal obligations with regards to Health and Safety.

Support with preconstruction information and liaison with the Principal Designer as required.

Assist to ensure that the due diligence process is followed for contractors before they are appointed.

Perform construction site risk assessments , safety audits and safety meetings.

Review, advise and support implementation of on-site traffic management during construction , and consider any traffic management implications post construction.

Provide regular site safety inspection reports to the Safety Compliance and Assurance Manager to include action plans to address shortfalls.

Support CDM preparation, documentation and implementation for all construction projects, ensuring compliance to HSE/ Regulations.

Ensure all contractors RAMS are compliant with legislation and UHPNT policies and procedures.

Ensure all contractors conduct site inductions , briefs and appropriate training events.

Prepare Health and Safety Reports and present them to the Health and Safety Committee and other committees and groups as required.

This is an opportunity to be part of a significant and rewarding change programme that goes beyond pure construction to shape the future delivery of clinical services.

These are permanent appointments and interviews for the role will be held on Friday 21st June 2023, so please ensure that you are able to attend on this date.

To arrange an informal discussion about this role, please contact Sophie King sophieking@nhs.net Safety Compliance & Assurance Manager

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • H&S Qualification
  • Recent working knowledge of UK H&S Legislation
  • Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis or Risk Management
  • Knowledge of Risk Management
  • Experience of using Datix or similar database for recording incidents
  • Construction experience as Safety officer or similar
  • Advanced Excel
  • experience of writing reports/presenting

Desirable

  • Project and Change Management experience
  • Understanding of NHS Procedures, standards, H&S requirements, corporate governance
  • Understanding of NHS Plan and the workings of an Acute Hospital

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/Post grad qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
  • Chartered member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
  • Certificate in education or equivalent

Desirable

  • Prince 2 or equivalent
  • Risk Management qualification
  • H&S qualification

Abilities

Essential

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to analyse and report data
  • Ability to communicate effecitvely
  • Ability to negotiate and influence
  • Critical analysis and problem solving
  • Computer literate
  • teacher training skills
  • Excellent organisation skills
Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • H&S Qualification
  • Recent working knowledge of UK H&S Legislation
  • Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis or Risk Management
  • Knowledge of Risk Management
  • Experience of using Datix or similar database for recording incidents
  • Construction experience as Safety officer or similar
  • Advanced Excel
  • experience of writing reports/presenting

Desirable

  • Project and Change Management experience
  • Understanding of NHS Procedures, standards, H&S requirements, corporate governance
  • Understanding of NHS Plan and the workings of an Acute Hospital

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/Post grad qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
  • Chartered member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
  • Certificate in education or equivalent

Desirable

  • Prince 2 or equivalent
  • Risk Management qualification
  • H&S qualification

Abilities

Essential

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to analyse and report data
  • Ability to communicate effecitvely
  • Ability to negotiate and influence
  • Critical analysis and problem solving
  • Computer literate
  • teacher training skills
  • Excellent organisation 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Safety Compliance and Assurance Manager

Sophie King

sophieking@nhs.net

07807616009

Date posted

22 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-LD-A4982231-B

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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