Job summary
If you are looking to join a dynamic company with ambitious growth plans over the next ten years, look no further. This is a pivotal rewarding and challenging role in our partnership, and you will have the opportunity to shape your career within an organisation where talent is recognised and where we will empower you to learn and develop. We aren't about putting people into boxes - we want people to break the mould and the boundaries to fulfil their potential. Our team here at Healthcare Partners know that everything they do makes a difference to patients' lives. This isn't just a job - it's a real career, a way of making a difference every single day. We are a true team of diverse, incredible people, all pulling together to fulfil our vision of enabling our clinicians to provide the ultimate care - using the latest innovations to achieve the best outcome for their patients.
If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking to join an organisation that partners with a Healthcare Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC, apply today. This could be the start of your new and rewarding career!
Main duties of the job
o The Head of H&S & Fire Management is required to interpret legislation and guidance in order to develop, and then implement or assist others with the implementation of divisional and where appropriate Trust wide policies and procedures.o To achieve and maintain NHSP ISO 14001 accreditation, to demonstrate the knowledge of putting in place the policies, procedures and controls needed for the organisation to active the best possible working conditions.o Identify RSH & ASPH Trust's status in regards to compliance with current and future health and safety legislation and guidance, to escalate non-conformities via the health and safety committee and to put in place/recommendation corrective actions and forecast resources required.o Ensure that all requirements of legislation are met and liaise with the HSE when required.o Management of fire safety at both Trusts and its community services areas.o Develop long term strategic plans for Health & Safety and Fire management, to ensure that non-compliance notices from external bodies for health and safety, Fire are escalated and acted upon accordingly with urgency in accordance with policy
About us
Established in 2018, Healthcare Partners Ltd (HPL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
We offer a consultative, collaborative approach -- based on a genuine desire to make healthcare provision outstanding, and respecting the opinions and skills of our fellow clinical professionals to produce exceptional outcomes.
We are a substantial company in our own right, with an annual turnover of around £50m and over 80 staff. We partner with other healthcare providers throughout the UK in both the public and private sectors, reinvesting our profits and savings back into the NHS.
At Healthcare Partners Ltd, the patient is at the heart of all we do. We're proud to be part of the NHS, helping to make healthcare better.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
This is a regional position across the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust (RSH) and Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH). Health and Safety is paramount within they Royal Surrey Foundation Trust and its subsidiary company Healthcare Partners and Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.. You will expected to partner with all departments and deliver health and safety advice and guidance to tight deadlines. You will responsible for a team of three: two health safety and one manual handling advisor and continuously improve the provision of the Health and Safety service.
Competencies: You will have a proven track record in building, leading and motivating the team Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality, promoting high standards to consistently improve patient care outcomes Excellent listening skills Highest professional ethics and professional presence Passion for results: The ability to find creative solutions and generate results, a strong sense of urgency and the ability to infuse that in others Experienced at working effectively across multiple levels of an organization and building successful cross functional partnerships
Qualifications: Educated to degree level Membership of professional organisation (Institution of Fire Engineers) Experience of Fire Safety in a NHS environment HTM Fire Risk Assessors Training Proven experience in Health/Safety and Fire 3 years experience in an acute trust Demonstrated ability to organise and manage multiple priorities in a quick moving and change oriented environment A great teammate who is passionate about always delivering to the highest possible standard Strong leadership and management skills Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
This is a regional position across the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust (RSH) and Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH). Health and Safety is paramount within they Royal Surrey Foundation Trust and its subsidiary company Healthcare Partners and Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.. You will expected to partner with all departments and deliver health and safety advice and guidance to tight deadlines. You will responsible for a team of three: two health safety and one manual handling advisor and continuously improve the provision of the Health and Safety service.
Competencies: You will have a proven track record in building, leading and motivating the team Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality, promoting high standards to consistently improve patient care outcomes Excellent listening skills Highest professional ethics and professional presence Passion for results: The ability to find creative solutions and generate results, a strong sense of urgency and the ability to infuse that in others Experienced at working effectively across multiple levels of an organization and building successful cross functional partnerships
Qualifications: Educated to degree level Membership of professional organisation (Institution of Fire Engineers) Experience of Fire Safety in a NHS environment HTM Fire Risk Assessors Training Proven experience in Health/Safety and Fire 3 years experience in an acute trust Demonstrated ability to organise and manage multiple priorities in a quick moving and change oriented environment A great teammate who is passionate about always delivering to the highest possible standard Strong leadership and management skills Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level
- Formal Health and Safety related qualification or 5 years health and safety knowledge and experience, (at least 3 years within an acute hospital)
- Senior Management Experience
- Have highly developed knowledge of health and safety regulations, management systems and processes (
- Chartered membership of professional body (IOSH etc)
- Membership of professional organisation (Institution of Fire Engineers)
- Experience of Fire Safety in a NHS environment
- HTM Fire Risk Assessors Training
Desirable
- NEBOSH Diploma with the relevant fields attaining to Fire
- NEBOSH Environmental Awareness or equivalent
- IOSH Managing Safely
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level
- Formal Health and Safety related qualification or 5 years health and safety knowledge and experience, (at least 3 years within an acute hospital)
- Senior Management Experience
- Have highly developed knowledge of health and safety regulations, management systems and processes (
- Chartered membership of professional body (IOSH etc)
- Membership of professional organisation (Institution of Fire Engineers)
- Experience of Fire Safety in a NHS environment
- HTM Fire Risk Assessors Training
Desirable
- NEBOSH Diploma with the relevant fields attaining to Fire
- NEBOSH Environmental Awareness or equivalent
- IOSH Managing Safely
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Regional Role Royal Surrey Hospital (RSH) and Community Hospitals and Ashford and St Peters Hospitals (ASPH)
Guildford
GU2 7AU
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
