Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for promoting awareness and high standards of health, safety and security management for all the Trust's employees in addition to undertaking inspections, audits and risk assessments to ensure a safe environment for staff, patients, visitors and members of the public. To undertake effective health, safety and security management advisory and assurance work to ensure safe operation within the physical environment in which healthcare is delivered.
Main duties of the job
- Providing Health and Safety advice and support to all levels of staff,
- Undertaking risk assessments, site inspections, other audits and completion of
- detailed reports for sites visited,
- Ensuring that identified issues are communicated to the appropriate manager or duty holder,
- To undertake reporting and investigations into RIDDOR or other relevant incidents,
- Undertake the production of accurate data and reports on trends, themes and levels of compliance,
- Action and respond to safety alerts,
- Participate in the delivery of training to Trust staff.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
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
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety or equivalent qualification/experience
- Degree level education or equivalent experience
Desirable
- A qualification or advanced training course in risk management or resilience (emergency planning)
- A teaching qualification equivalent to postgraduate/diploma level (i.e Cert Ed)
- Leadership qualification ILM Level 3 or above
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Health and Safety, Security Management and/or Risk Management role
- Experience of setting up and maintaining databases/spread sheets
- Knowledge and experience of using InPhase/DATIX Risk Management System
Desirable
- Line management experience
- Experience of working within a clinical environment/ Patient setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant health, safety and security management legislation, regulations and guidance related to healthcare environments.
Skills
Essential
- The ability to work autonomously, plan and manage own workload without direct supervision.
- Use own initiative requesting support as required
- Ability to work flexibly as an individual and team member
- Ability to work under pressure whilst demonstrating sound organisational skills to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality of work
- Proficiency in the use of IT systems
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people
- Ability to set high standards for self and others to deliver priorities
- Ability to use analytical and judgement skills considering legislation and policy
Other Requirements
Essential
- There is a frequent requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to carry out the role and to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body (such as NEBOSH, IOSH, EPS)
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety or equivalent qualification/experience
- Degree level education or equivalent experience
Desirable
- A qualification or advanced training course in risk management or resilience (emergency planning)
- A teaching qualification equivalent to postgraduate/diploma level (i.e Cert Ed)
- Leadership qualification ILM Level 3 or above
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Health and Safety, Security Management and/or Risk Management role
- Experience of setting up and maintaining databases/spread sheets
- Knowledge and experience of using InPhase/DATIX Risk Management System
Desirable
- Line management experience
- Experience of working within a clinical environment/ Patient setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant health, safety and security management legislation, regulations and guidance related to healthcare environments.
Skills
Essential
- The ability to work autonomously, plan and manage own workload without direct supervision.
- Use own initiative requesting support as required
- Ability to work flexibly as an individual and team member
- Ability to work under pressure whilst demonstrating sound organisational skills to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality of work
- Proficiency in the use of IT systems
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people
- Ability to set high standards for self and others to deliver priorities
- Ability to use analytical and judgement skills considering legislation and policy
Other Requirements
Essential
- There is a frequent requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to carry out the role and to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body (such as NEBOSH, IOSH, EPS)
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).
