Job summary
Health and Safety Coordinator
Department Health & Safety
Band 5
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you passionate about health and safety? Do you have experience working in a hospital or are looking for a change of working environment?#TeamMKUH are appointing a new Health and Safety Coordinator.
Within this role, you will be working closely with the Health & Safety Managers, Advisors, manual handing team and Estates team providing administrative and daily functional support. Additionally, you will co-ordinate and deliver training on Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), risk management, Violence & Abuse and health & safety.You will be managing and monitoring standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health and Safety within the Board are adhered to. Knowing the RADAR/DATIX system is not a must, but desirable if you do.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role
Interview 02 February 2026
Main duties of the job
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
'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 Survey, 2024''
To provide support to the Trust Health & Safety Team in the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety Agenda across the organisation and to provide advice/guidance/support to staff on health and safety matters as appropriate.
This role will provide operational support to the daily functions of the Health and Safety department including assistance with managing and monitoring standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health and Safety within the Board are adhered to.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Support to the Health & Safety Advisor(s)
Provide assistance and administrative support to the Corporate Governance department and the Health & Safety Advisors in relation to all health and safety matters as required to meet compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, related regulation and good practice requirements.
Contribute to the improvement and maintenance of effective health and safety standards by taking a proactive approach to the development of health and safety practices to all staff across the Trust based on current health and safety requirements.
Systems & Equipment
Responsible for the safe use of equipment used in the undertaking of their role.
Responsible for safe use of the RADAR risk management system for health and safety risk management.
Decisions and Judgements
Knows when to seek support or guidance from the Head of H&S
A level of autonomy in relation to day to day management of the Health & Safety function, escalation of incidents, and problem solving
Communications and Relationships
The job involves working closely with all managers and staff within the Trust to promote and maintain a positive health and safety culture
Daily communication with all grades of staff will be an essential part of this job such methods may include written, presenting and verbal
Education and Training
To devise, co-ordinate and deliver specific health and safety training including mandatory and induction training in collaboration with the Health & Safety Advisors
To develop, implement and provide appropriate competency based educational and supervisory programs to effectively manage associated health and safety issues
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support to the Health & Safety Advisor(s)
Provide assistance and administrative support to the Corporate Governance department and the Health & Safety Advisors in relation to all health and safety matters as required to meet compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, related regulation and good practice requirements.
Contribute to the improvement and maintenance of effective health and safety standards by taking a proactive approach to the development of health and safety practices to all staff across the Trust based on current health and safety requirements.
Systems & Equipment
Responsible for the safe use of equipment used in the undertaking of their role.
Responsible for safe use of the RADAR risk management system for health and safety risk management.
Decisions and Judgements
Knows when to seek support or guidance from the Head of H&S
A level of autonomy in relation to day to day management of the Health & Safety function, escalation of incidents, and problem solving
Communications and Relationships
The job involves working closely with all managers and staff within the Trust to promote and maintain a positive health and safety culture
Daily communication with all grades of staff will be an essential part of this job such methods may include written, presenting and verbal
Education and Training
To devise, co-ordinate and deliver specific health and safety training including mandatory and induction training in collaboration with the Health & Safety Advisors
To develop, implement and provide appropriate competency based educational and supervisory programs to effectively manage associated health and safety issues
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- NEBOSH Certificate or relevant technical qualification
- Degree level qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety or equivalent experience in a health and sector
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of data collection, analysis and presentation
- Use of computer based audit software, Work, Excel, Access
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development and knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
- Member of IOSH
- Leadership and Management Qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in multi-disciplinary organization
- Experience of people management
- Knowledge and experience of relevant legislation, statutory obligations and requirements to people and facilities management in health and safety
- Experience in supporting Health and Safety training material development and delivery of such courses
- Proficient with MS suite or similar software
- Experience in control and management of violence and abuse
- Extensive experience within a Supervisory role
- Knowledge /experience of working in the health service
- Experience in de-escalation
Desirable
- Experience in supporting policy development and implementation
- Experience of training and instruction in PPE and RPE
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent supervisory skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to conduct training
- Ability to inspire, motivate and reassure staff
- Ability to assess risks and take or recommend appropriate action or mitigation
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
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
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- NEBOSH Certificate or relevant technical qualification
- Degree level qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety or equivalent experience in a health and sector
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of data collection, analysis and presentation
- Use of computer based audit software, Work, Excel, Access
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development and knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
- Member of IOSH
- Leadership and Management Qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in multi-disciplinary organization
- Experience of people management
- Knowledge and experience of relevant legislation, statutory obligations and requirements to people and facilities management in health and safety
- Experience in supporting Health and Safety training material development and delivery of such courses
- Proficient with MS suite or similar software
- Experience in control and management of violence and abuse
- Extensive experience within a Supervisory role
- Knowledge /experience of working in the health service
- Experience in de-escalation
Desirable
- Experience in supporting policy development and implementation
- Experience of training and instruction in PPE and RPE
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent supervisory skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to conduct training
- Ability to inspire, motivate and reassure staff
- Ability to assess risks and take or recommend appropriate action or mitigation
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
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
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.
