Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 8B Group Head of Health and Safety

The closing date is 22 October 2025

Job summary

To provide strategic direction and leadership for the Trust's Health and Safety agenda and professional leadership, both operationally and strategically, for the Health and Safety team. Work closely with divisional senior management teams to develop effective and collaborative relationships in order to support the delivery of effective risk management structures. Ensure that the Trust achieves compliance with its statutory duties under Health and Safety, and other related law. Provide specialist technical knowledge and guidance to management groups and committees to support the continual improvement of the Trust's Safety performance

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:Work closely with others developing effective and collaborative relationships

Ensure that H & S policies are implemented consistently across the Trust

Develop a robust H & S plan that supports and contributes to the Trust's governing objectives

Ensure that the management of H & S is integrated into the Trust structure

Work closely with key stakeholders to provide good practice in Risk Management and risk reductions

Continuously develop the H & S training matrix

Review and implement National Risk Management and H & S initiatives and ensure compliance with the requirements of the statutory bodies

Act as the co-ordinator of the Trust's H & S Committee

Provide specialist advice and lead, H & S interventions to enable and support the delivery of the Trust's vision, business plans and cost improvement programmes

Check, monitor and advise managers of all matters relating to H & S inspections and ensure actions are taken to implement any changes which may be necessary as a result of this process

Assist in matters of advice and investigate as needed onto Safety Alerts, Department of Health Alerts, Estates Advice Alerts and provide information for feedback into the established system.

Ensure all new legislation is researched and draw up development plans to ensure active implementation

Horizon scan for forthcoming legislation changes, current best practices and local and national initiatives that support the delivery of the Trusts governing objectives

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/Royal Free to be your best

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£72,921 to £83,362 a year per annum, including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-7479560

Job locations

Royal Free Hsopital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is provided within the attached JD, which details in depth the main job responsibilities. Please see attachment

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is provided within the attached JD, which details in depth the main job responsibilities. Please see attachment

Person Specification

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • A relevant professional qualification e.g. NEBOSH Diploma
  • Graduate membership of professional body (IOSH etc).
  • Extensive experience of developing, implementing and auditing effective health and safety management strategies, programs and best practice
  • Detailed knowledge of current health and safety legislation and its application
  • Evidence of CPD at postgraduate level
  • Knowledge and a proven track record of delivery of health and safety management systems and the provision of advice within the healthcare sector
  • Experience working at senior level in a management / leadership role or equivalent
  • Experience of working across professional boundaries
  • Ability to interpret and advise on H&S related legislation, policies and procedures and practices Industrious and versatile, able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time
  • Experienced change manager with a demonstrable track record of success

Desirable

  • A chartered member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH).
  • Experience of leading and managing projects to completion and delivery within the required timescales

Skills and abilities

Desirable

  • Experience of working across professional boundaries
Person Specification

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • A relevant professional qualification e.g. NEBOSH Diploma
  • Graduate membership of professional body (IOSH etc).
  • Extensive experience of developing, implementing and auditing effective health and safety management strategies, programs and best practice
  • Detailed knowledge of current health and safety legislation and its application
  • Evidence of CPD at postgraduate level
  • Knowledge and a proven track record of delivery of health and safety management systems and the provision of advice within the healthcare sector
  • Experience working at senior level in a management / leadership role or equivalent
  • Experience of working across professional boundaries
  • Ability to interpret and advise on H&S related legislation, policies and procedures and practices Industrious and versatile, able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time
  • Experienced change manager with a demonstrable track record of success

Desirable

  • A chartered member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH).
  • Experience of leading and managing projects to completion and delivery within the required timescales

Skills and abilities

Desirable

  • Experience of working across professional boundaries

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hsopital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hsopital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Director for Patient Safety and Risk

Nerys Bellefontaine

nerys.bellefontaine@nhs.net

07792318196

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£72,921 to £83,362 a year per annum, including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-7479560

Job locations

Royal Free Hsopital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


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