Job summary
Health & Safety Advisor (R&R)
Department: Risk Management
Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum plus R&R
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time experienced competent Health & Safety Advisor at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an opportunity for a highly motivated, committed individual with health and safety experience in a designated competent person health and safety role to join our team. The postholder will be an integral team member of the health and safety team, working within regulatory compliance.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the ability to work closely with team members from all professions and with the wider governance teams and specialist roles to proactively deliver core health and safety requirements and help coordinate training, support, monitoring and management in respect of the trust's health and safety programmes and plans.
This post attracts a "Golden Hello" payment (paid upon commencement of employment) and a further 2 Anniversary Payments paid after 12 and 24 months of service (for more information, see details in the Supporting documents section)
For more information, please contact Oluwakemi Olayiwola,Associate Director of Corporate Governance, Email: Oluwakemi.Olayiwola@mkuh.nhs.uk, Tel: 07770704164
Interview date: w/c 7 July 2025
Main duties of the job
Previous experience of healthcare risk management systems is desirable. Candidates should have excellent IT and communication skills and experience of working in a busy team, with structured annual workplans and strategy.
The post-holder will act as the expert advisor on health and safety to the Trust, co-ordinating the Trust's health and safety action plan and supporting the patient and quality strategies for risk management and quality service provision.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
About us
'Administrative and Clerical staff feel supported with flexible working at MKUH, reporting 6.82 out of 10, and a 76% feel strongly about approaching their managers regarding flexible working.' (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
To be the Trusts recognised expert on all issues relating to health, safety and welfare.
To manage and further develop the Trusts Health and Safety systems and processes in order that the highest standards are maintained.
Service Improvement
To advise and support managers in risk identification, risk assessment and risk reduction
To lead in the delivery of training to support the development of competent managers in health and workplace safety; and to undertake proactive risk assessment in accordance with legislative requirements.
Education and Training
To devise, co-ordinate and deliver specific health and safety training including mandatory and induction training
To develop, implement and provide appropriate competency based educational and supervisory programs to effectively manage associated health and safety issues.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
To be the Trusts recognised expert on all issues relating to health, safety and welfare.
To manage and further develop the Trusts Health and Safety systems and processes in order that the highest standards are maintained.
Service Improvement
To advise and support managers in risk identification, risk assessment and risk reduction
To lead in the delivery of training to support the development of competent managers in health and workplace safety; and to undertake proactive risk assessment in accordance with legislative requirements.
Education and Training
To devise, co-ordinate and deliver specific health and safety training including mandatory and induction training
To develop, implement and provide appropriate competency based educational and supervisory programs to effectively manage associated health and safety issues.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification
- Detailed specialist knowledge of health and safety and other related legislation
- Knowledge of auditing/evaluation techniques
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of data collection, analysis and presentation
- Robust knowledge of NHS regulatory frameworks
Desirable
- Member of IOSH
- Use of computer based audit software, Work, Excel, Access
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in advising employers and staff in health and safety legislation
- Experience in managing health and safety in an NHS environment
- Relevant experience in health and safety management
Desirable
- Teaching/training qualification
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to be self-motivated and to work alone autonomously with the ability to recognise own limitations
- Ability to work as a team player
- Good interpersonal skills
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a facilitative approach
- Ability to write comprehensive and intelligible reports and policies
- Ability to influence people at all levels of the organization, with strong diplomacy skills and the ability to challenge where appropriate
- Skilled in presenting to large groups, as well as individuals
Skills
Essential
- Able to identify and interpret Health and Safety legislative and good practice requirements within the Healthcare sector
- Demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate others to bring about change and improvements to the working environment
- Communication and relationship skills, where agreement and co-operation is required
Desirable
- Evidence of projects and or examples where leadership and motivation of others to bring about change
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification
- Detailed specialist knowledge of health and safety and other related legislation
- Knowledge of auditing/evaluation techniques
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of data collection, analysis and presentation
- Robust knowledge of NHS regulatory frameworks
Desirable
- Member of IOSH
- Use of computer based audit software, Work, Excel, Access
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in advising employers and staff in health and safety legislation
- Experience in managing health and safety in an NHS environment
- Relevant experience in health and safety management
Desirable
- Teaching/training qualification
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to be self-motivated and to work alone autonomously with the ability to recognise own limitations
- Ability to work as a team player
- Good interpersonal skills
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a facilitative approach
- Ability to write comprehensive and intelligible reports and policies
- Ability to influence people at all levels of the organization, with strong diplomacy skills and the ability to challenge where appropriate
- Skilled in presenting to large groups, as well as individuals
Skills
Essential
- Able to identify and interpret Health and Safety legislative and good practice requirements within the Healthcare sector
- Demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate others to bring about change and improvements to the working environment
- Communication and relationship skills, where agreement and co-operation is required
Desirable
- Evidence of projects and or examples where leadership and motivation of others to bring about 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).
