Job summary
The Health and Safety Officer plays a vital supporting role within the Health & Safety Department, contributing to the implementation of effective health and safety systems across the Trust. Operating within the Corporate Governance Directorate, the post holder supports the Head of Health and Safety and Health and Safety Managers in ensuring that safe, legally compliant working conditions are maintained for staff, patients, visitors, and contractors.
This Band 4 role involves a broad range of administrative, communicative, and analytical responsibilities. The Officer acts as the first point of contact for the department, coordinates documentation, supports incident management processes, and facilitates communication between internal teams and external stakeholders. They assist with inspections, risk assessments, data collation, policy development, and governance processes, all while maintaining confidentiality and upholding the Trust's values.
In essence, the Health and Safety Officer underpins the operational effectiveness of the Health & Safety Team, enabling the Trust to fulfil its statutory obligations and to promote a culture of continuous improvement in health, safety, and risk management.
Main duties of the job
The Health and Safety Officer undertakes a diverse portfolio of responsibilities essential to the smooth operation of the Trust's health and safety function. Acting as a pivotal point of contact, the post holder manages sensitive communications, coordinates departmental activities, and provides administrative support across a range of safety-related functions.
Key duties include supporting risk assessments, facilitating inspections, and assisting in the management and analysis of health and safety incidents. The Officer contributes to policy development, ensures accurate documentation and reporting, and liaises effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. By maintaining robust governance, data management, and compliance systems, the Officer ensures that the Trust adheres to statutory requirements and continually enhances its health and safety standards.
About us
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- O level / GSCE English Language and Literature Grade B or above (6 or above)
- O level / GSCE Mathematics Grade B or above (6 or above)
- O level / GSCE English Language and Literature Grade C (4)
- O level / GSCE Mathematics Grade C (4)
- O level / GSCE English Language and Literature below Grade C (4)
- O level / GSCE Mathematics below Grade C (4)
Desirable
- A level English Grade D or above
- RSA II typing or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a similar role, Understand and undertake risk assessments, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Working knowledge of DATIX within a healthcare environment,
- Partial Previous experience in a similar role, Understand and undertake risk assessments, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Working knowledge of DATIX within a healthcare environment,
- Limited Previous experience in a similar role, Understand and undertake risk assessments, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Working knowledge of DATIX within a healthcare environment,
Desirable
- Knowledge of CQC requirements related to Health and Safety
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent inter -personal and communication skills. Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and the public. Ability to deliver Safety training programmed to all levels of staff members within the Trust.
- Good inter -personal and communication skills. Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and the public.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- O level / GSCE English Language and Literature Grade B or above (6 or above)
- O level / GSCE Mathematics Grade B or above (6 or above)
- O level / GSCE English Language and Literature Grade C (4)
- O level / GSCE Mathematics Grade C (4)
- O level / GSCE English Language and Literature below Grade C (4)
- O level / GSCE Mathematics below Grade C (4)
Desirable
- A level English Grade D or above
- RSA II typing or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a similar role, Understand and undertake risk assessments, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Working knowledge of DATIX within a healthcare environment,
- Partial Previous experience in a similar role, Understand and undertake risk assessments, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Working knowledge of DATIX within a healthcare environment,
- Limited Previous experience in a similar role, Understand and undertake risk assessments, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Working knowledge of DATIX within a healthcare environment,
Desirable
- Knowledge of CQC requirements related to Health and Safety
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent inter -personal and communication skills. Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and the public. Ability to deliver Safety training programmed to all levels of staff members within the Trust.
- Good inter -personal and communication skills. Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and the public.
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).
