Job summary
The Head of Health and Safety will provide professional guidance to the Board of Directors. This will involve developing, managing and monitoring a Health and Safety strategy which ensures that they are fully aware of their responsibilities in demonstrating compliance with Health and Safety legislation for the Trust meeting its obligations under current Health & Safety legislation and other regulatory requirements.
You will need to be resilient and able to address a complex agenda with energy and passion for the work, recognising that staff will have other priorities they are also working towards. You'll need to have excellent leadership skills to support both the organisation and the Health and Safety team to move forwards to achieve their objectives.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the systematic identification, recording, evaluation and mitigation of risks arising from non-compliance with statutory legislation relating to the management of Health and Safety within the Trust
Using expert knowledge the post holder will be responsible for advising managers, representatives and colleagues on all issues relating to Health and Safety at work and for the development, delivery and coordination of Health and Safety training for colleagues.
The post holder will need to work closely with staff at all levels to ensure confidence in health and safety of users of our services, and our staff. We cover a large geographical area and staff work in multiple buildings, across both our own and service partner's buildings.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- oEducated to degree level or equivalent experience. oChartered membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent or currently working towards this oExperience of providing health and safety services in the NHS or healthcare sector oManagement qualification or evidence of formal leadership/management training oExperience of health and safety provision in a large complex organisation (min 5 years). oExperience of implementing Safety Management principles arising from HSG 65 in a large and complex organisation.
- oA clear understanding of the role of safety and risk management in achieving corporate and service objectives, quality, efficiency and improved service delivery in the NHS. oAble to demonstrate adherence to relevant continuing professional development. oComprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, codes of practice, standards and any other regulatory requirements with the ability to interpret and advise on their implications within the NHS and healthcare sector. oEvidence of significant contribution to health and Safety developments oProvision of education to various and multi-professional groups oParticipation in national forums oStrategic planning
- oDeveloping, implementation, monitoring and review of policy/procedures and guidance. oExperience of successfully leading and managing teams including ability to manage performance/conduct issues. oAbility to delegate and supervise work of team members and to prioritise work allocation to meet service objectives. oExperience of using word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or presentation software to an advanced level. oAbility to analyse and interpret complex information, using relevant systems to support this. oAbility to produce high-quality information in presentations and documents that are appropriate to the audience, and can convey complex information in a meaningful way. oExperience of managing a budget and making good use of available resources. oExperience of analysing performance targets and strategic objectives, developing business plans in response to these and advising on necessary actions. oExcellent interpersonal skills
- oAnalytical and flexible in work approach with excellent time management skills. oResourceful with the ability to manage multiple competing demands and to prioritise own and others work effectively. oDemonstrates a holistic approach to health and safety. oAbility to develop strong and collaborative working relationships within the team and with key stakeholders. oDemonstrates an ability to resolve challenging, difficult or contentious situations quickly and effectively.
Desirable
- oMasters oLeadership Qualification oExperience of presenting
- oRisk management skills oProject management skills
essential criteria
Essential
- Developing, implementation, monitoring and review of policy/procedures and guidance. oExperience of successfully leading and managing teams including ability to manage performance/conduct issues. oAbility to delegate and supervise work of team members and to prioritise work allocation to meet service objectives. oExperience of using word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or presentation software to an advanced level. oAbility to analyse and interpret complex information, using relevant systems to support this. oAbility to produce high-quality information in presentations and documents that are appropriate to the audience, and can convey complex information in a meaningful way. oExperience of managing a budget and making good use of available resources. oExperience of analysing performance targets and strategic objectives, developing business plans in response to these and advising on necessary actions. oExcellent interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- oEducated to degree level or equivalent experience. oChartered membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent or currently working towards this oExperience of providing health and safety services in the NHS or healthcare sector oManagement qualification or evidence of formal leadership/management training oExperience of health and safety provision in a large complex organisation (min 5 years). oExperience of implementing Safety Management principles arising from HSG 65 in a large and complex organisation.
- oA clear understanding of the role of safety and risk management in achieving corporate and service objectives, quality, efficiency and improved service delivery in the NHS. oAble to demonstrate adherence to relevant continuing professional development. oComprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, codes of practice, standards and any other regulatory requirements with the ability to interpret and advise on their implications within the NHS and healthcare sector. oEvidence of significant contribution to health and Safety developments oProvision of education to various and multi-professional groups oParticipation in national forums oStrategic planning
- oDeveloping, implementation, monitoring and review of policy/procedures and guidance. oExperience of successfully leading and managing teams including ability to manage performance/conduct issues. oAbility to delegate and supervise work of team members and to prioritise work allocation to meet service objectives. oExperience of using word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or presentation software to an advanced level. oAbility to analyse and interpret complex information, using relevant systems to support this. oAbility to produce high-quality information in presentations and documents that are appropriate to the audience, and can convey complex information in a meaningful way. oExperience of managing a budget and making good use of available resources. oExperience of analysing performance targets and strategic objectives, developing business plans in response to these and advising on necessary actions. oExcellent interpersonal skills
- oAnalytical and flexible in work approach with excellent time management skills. oResourceful with the ability to manage multiple competing demands and to prioritise own and others work effectively. oDemonstrates a holistic approach to health and safety. oAbility to develop strong and collaborative working relationships within the team and with key stakeholders. oDemonstrates an ability to resolve challenging, difficult or contentious situations quickly and effectively.
Desirable
- oMasters oLeadership Qualification oExperience of presenting
- oRisk management skills oProject management skills
essential criteria
Essential
- Developing, implementation, monitoring and review of policy/procedures and guidance. oExperience of successfully leading and managing teams including ability to manage performance/conduct issues. oAbility to delegate and supervise work of team members and to prioritise work allocation to meet service objectives. oExperience of using word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or presentation software to an advanced level. oAbility to analyse and interpret complex information, using relevant systems to support this. oAbility to produce high-quality information in presentations and documents that are appropriate to the audience, and can convey complex information in a meaningful way. oExperience of managing a budget and making good use of available resources. oExperience of analysing performance targets and strategic objectives, developing business plans in response to these and advising on necessary actions. oExcellent interpersonal skills
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).
