Job summary
We are looking for an experienced health and safety person to be part of the Health and Safety Team, providing expert health and safety advice, guidance and support to ensure that the Trust is able to provide a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors.
You will be passionate about health and safety, communicating this to support front line staff to deliver safe, effective and high quality care, whilst driving continuous and quality improvement.
The role is instrumental in the development and implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety Policy and health and safety protocols, developing and delivering a new Health and safety management system, delivering a programme of health and safety training to a wide audience base and providing specialist health and safety advice for capital project planning.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is appointed to act as a competent person to provide expert advice, assistance and support to all levels of the organisation as required under relevant statutory provisions. The post holder will be required to exercise their unique professional judgement to influence decision making at all levels and ensure the Trust can meet compliance or mitigate residual risks.
The post holder will work closely with the Health and Safety Services Manager and key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, to review performance and identify risk reduction priorities, contributing to the formulation of the trust and CMG annual health and safety plans.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that it is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Facilitate events across all hospital sites to inform and support staff and promote a better Health and Safety culture within the trust through roadshows and educational forums, drop in seminars.
- Undertake and provide support to all areas of the Trust in the development and implementation of uniquely complex Health and Safety risk assessments and its process in order to identify hazards and advice on remedial actions to be taken and the implementation of control measures to effectively manage the identified risks.
- Provide a visible, accessible presence in all service areas across the wider Trust and deploy communication, engagement and influencing skills to convey complex and potentially contentious information to a variety of stakeholders in both formal and informal settings.
- Work on own initiative to make judgements and decisions and take any necessary action in relation to Health and Safety issues in line with associated legislation, direction and Trust policy
- Liaise with specialist managers, such as the Head of Risk Assurance, Fire Safety Advisers, Manual Handling Advisers, Security Manager, Head of Capital Planning and Estates, Head of Privacy, Human Resources managers, Occupational Health Manager, Legal/Litigation Manager, and Infection Prevention regarding their specialist areas and provide expert health and safety advice /information.
- Liaise with Staff Side Organisation Safety Representatives who represent employees at the Trust providing expert Health and Safety advice accordingly.
- Identify, design, develop and test new and innovative concepts / models / practices / products and equipment in order to ensure compliance with legislation and good practice models.
- Advise on changes in prevailing legislation and good practice models. Provide information on how this affects practice and control all elements of the building and refurbishments from inception to completion
- Discuss and provide advice on sensitive and contentious information, with staff of all grades and disciplines maintaining confidentiality and integrity at all times. This includes providing expert advice on the best use of space work activities affected new builds and refurbishments as well as suitability for intended purpose.
- Rewrite policies when required by legislation, change in process or following accident/incidents
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Facilitate events across all hospital sites to inform and support staff and promote a better Health and Safety culture within the trust through roadshows and educational forums, drop in seminars.
- Undertake and provide support to all areas of the Trust in the development and implementation of uniquely complex Health and Safety risk assessments and its process in order to identify hazards and advice on remedial actions to be taken and the implementation of control measures to effectively manage the identified risks.
- Provide a visible, accessible presence in all service areas across the wider Trust and deploy communication, engagement and influencing skills to convey complex and potentially contentious information to a variety of stakeholders in both formal and informal settings.
- Work on own initiative to make judgements and decisions and take any necessary action in relation to Health and Safety issues in line with associated legislation, direction and Trust policy
- Liaise with specialist managers, such as the Head of Risk Assurance, Fire Safety Advisers, Manual Handling Advisers, Security Manager, Head of Capital Planning and Estates, Head of Privacy, Human Resources managers, Occupational Health Manager, Legal/Litigation Manager, and Infection Prevention regarding their specialist areas and provide expert health and safety advice /information.
- Liaise with Staff Side Organisation Safety Representatives who represent employees at the Trust providing expert Health and Safety advice accordingly.
- Identify, design, develop and test new and innovative concepts / models / practices / products and equipment in order to ensure compliance with legislation and good practice models.
- Advise on changes in prevailing legislation and good practice models. Provide information on how this affects practice and control all elements of the building and refurbishments from inception to completion
- Discuss and provide advice on sensitive and contentious information, with staff of all grades and disciplines maintaining confidentiality and integrity at all times. This includes providing expert advice on the best use of space work activities affected new builds and refurbishments as well as suitability for intended purpose.
- Rewrite policies when required by legislation, change in process or following accident/incidents
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent as recognised by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.
- Chartered Member (or working toward) of IOSH
Desirable
- Risk Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of liaising, influencing, engaging and advising senior management across a large and diverse organisation.
- Practical experience of managing and monitoring construction activities
- Experience of investigating incidents.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS / Healthcare Sector or Public Sector and/or a good understanding of NHS processes and systems
- Strategic engagement / involvement at Executive Team/ Board level.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and influence at all levels of the organisation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective relationships both within and outside of the organisation.
- Ability to communicate and influence at all levels
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Manipulation of data supporting the production of quantitative and qualitative reports
- Ability to interpret and apply current and pending legislation.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet challenges and achieve significant improvement/change.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent as recognised by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.
- Chartered Member (or working toward) of IOSH
Desirable
- Risk Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of liaising, influencing, engaging and advising senior management across a large and diverse organisation.
- Practical experience of managing and monitoring construction activities
- Experience of investigating incidents.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS / Healthcare Sector or Public Sector and/or a good understanding of NHS processes and systems
- Strategic engagement / involvement at Executive Team/ Board level.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and influence at all levels of the organisation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective relationships both within and outside of the organisation.
- Ability to communicate and influence at all levels
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Manipulation of data supporting the production of quantitative and qualitative reports
- Ability to interpret and apply current and pending legislation.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet challenges and achieve significant improvement/change.
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).
