Job summary
We are looking for a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join our established Team. Based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and with potential to work across all Trust sites, you will support the Health and Safety Team in providing an effective, professional H&S service across the Trust, working in both clinical and non-clinical settings. You will be a day-to-day first point of contact for H&S matters at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
Please note that we will support the successful applicant to undertake continuing professional development while in post, and that we expect the post holder to be a Certified Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
The H&S Team Manager would welcome informal conversations about this post, via telephone and email.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake policy development, audits, inspections, investigations and monitoring activities across the Trust, and you will be a course tutor for the in-house IOSH Managing Safely and Working Safely courses.
About us
The H&S Team is an established team with bases at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, and The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the full range of activities associated with this role, and the main responsibilities of the successful applicant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the full range of activities associated with this role, and the main responsibilities of the successful applicant.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals or equivalent UK qualification (or due to complete very soon, with evidence of appropriate supporting experience).
- Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH), or Certified Member of IOSH (CertIOSH) and working towards CMIOSH (or due to become eligible for Certified Membership very soon).
- Level 3 qualification in adult teaching and learning (or willing to undertake in post, with evidence of appropriate supporting experience).
Desirable
- Qualifications and/ or experience in a related field e.g. science, engineering, construction, psychology, ergonomics, etc. including membership of a relevant professional organisation.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of (or having assisted in) the development and implementation of health and safety policies, strategies, practices, management systems, audits, reviews, performance standards and targets.
- Experience in devising, delivering, and evaluating training to groups and to individuals.
- Experience of delivering health and safety services in a healthcare environment or other complex setting.
- Preparing reliable and accessible reports on incident (or similar) data for a wide audience.
- Good knowledge of UK health and safety law, plus associated approved codes of practice and guidance.
- Understanding of enforcement of health and safety law.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals or equivalent UK qualification (or due to complete very soon, with evidence of appropriate supporting experience).
- Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH), or Certified Member of IOSH (CertIOSH) and working towards CMIOSH (or due to become eligible for Certified Membership very soon).
- Level 3 qualification in adult teaching and learning (or willing to undertake in post, with evidence of appropriate supporting experience).
Desirable
- Qualifications and/ or experience in a related field e.g. science, engineering, construction, psychology, ergonomics, etc. including membership of a relevant professional organisation.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of (or having assisted in) the development and implementation of health and safety policies, strategies, practices, management systems, audits, reviews, performance standards and targets.
- Experience in devising, delivering, and evaluating training to groups and to individuals.
- Experience of delivering health and safety services in a healthcare environment or other complex setting.
- Preparing reliable and accessible reports on incident (or similar) data for a wide audience.
- Good knowledge of UK health and safety law, plus associated approved codes of practice and guidance.
- Understanding of enforcement of health and safety law.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
