Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Corporate Health Safety and Security Assistant

The closing date is 22 March 2026

Job summary

We have exciting full-time position for a Corporate Health Safety & Security Assistant who will play a vital role in assisting the Co-operate Health, Safety & Security team by providing comprehensive support across various safety and security operations.

The post holder will liaise with a wide range of people, services, partner contracts, both internally and externally, on behalf of the Co-operate Health, Safety & Security team, will have proven efficiency in Microsoft office applications to produce regular performance reports providing detail and assurance to safety & security-related metrics. Oversee aspects of health and safety cooperate team external contracts day to day operations related to the contract, including setting up scheduled and attending regular review meetings tracking contract performance, deadlines, compliance and collate data reports on contract efficiency and compliance

Produce accurate minutes and full administration support for a range of meetings including agenda preparation, follow up appropriate actions, support incoming and outgoing mail, telephone or written messages, distributing appropriately

We are looking for a driven, exceptional candidate with ability to prioritize multiple strands of work, manage time effectively, ability to thrive in a busy and ever-changing environment and led on day-to-day support on aspects of the safety & security management team.

For an informal discussion, please contact Head of Health Safety & Security on dave.keates1@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

Assist the health, safety and security team in report writing and ensure all data is accurately logged into the Trust's safety and security management systems.

Collaborate with clinical and corporate teams to ensure that appropriate management action are taken in response to any reported situation which may constitute a possible breach of Legislative requirement or result in legal proceedings

Produce regular performance reports which provide detail and assurance relating to health & safety and security-related metrics.

Oversee aspects of the health and safety cooperate team external contracts day to day operations related to the contract, implementation, including setting up scheduled and attending regular review meetings.

Track contract performance,deadlines,compliance and collate data reports on contract optimal efficiency and compliance

Produce accurate minutes and full administration support for a range of meetings and investigations to include agenda preparation and follow up of appropriate actions

Help prepare briefings, presentations and reports to senior management and other Trust departments

Process incoming and outgoing mail, telephone or written messages, distributing appropriately and in a timely manner, taking responsibility for signposting or dealing with queries regarding issues arising

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-COR-10672

Job locations

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to a GCSE level or equivalent with grade C and above in English and Maths or a good standard of general education

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a security/ safety , administrative, or data analysis role, ideally in a healthcare or public-sector setting.
  • Proven track record of change management

Desirable

  • Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams and across organizational boundaries
  • Evidence of customer care

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Proven Efficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to a GCSE level or equivalent with grade C and above in English and Maths or a good standard of general education

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a security/ safety , administrative, or data analysis role, ideally in a healthcare or public-sector setting.
  • Proven track record of change management

Desirable

  • Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams and across organizational boundaries
  • Evidence of customer care

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Proven Efficiency in Microsoft Office Applications

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Health Safety and Security

David Keates

dave.keates1@nhs.net

07867528151

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-COR-10672

Job locations

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB


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