Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised, motivated and experienced Head of Fire, Health & Safety and Security to join our Resilience Team.This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference by supporting the delivery of effective fire, health & safety and security strategies across all of our sites. Leading a team of Fire, Health & Safety and Security professionals, you will provide professional leadership and strategic direction to the Trust on all related fire, health & safety and security matters.
The Head of Fire, Health & Safety and Security is required to ensure compliance with the various statutory legislation, deliver training, carry out inspections and audits against the current fire, health & safety and security practices around the Trust and legislation that is in place. Ensuring a programme of audit is in place to provide assurance that organisational fire, health & safety and security policies are being followed.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone with the necessary qualifications, knowledge and experience to lead a small team who are required to ensure compliance with statutory legislation.
The post holder will be an expert in their field and will provide strategic direction and leadership in the management of the Trust's statutory Health, Safety, Fire and Security duties to ensure a healthy environment for all employees, service users, contractors and general public.
The ideal candidate will have a relevant Masters degree, hold a postgraduate Health & Safety qualification e.g. National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) NCRQ Level 6 Diploma, Level 6 NVQ in Health and Safety or QCF level 6 equivalent and be a chartered member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) or equivalent experience.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the Trust's Fire, Health & Safety and Security strategy to ensure the safety and continuity of care across the organisation. With opportunities for professional growth and development, you will be part of a team committed to making a real difference.
You should be self-motivated and able to work independently and prioritise assigned tasks effectively. You should also possess strong communication and teamworking skills.
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Masters Degree Education or Equivalent Combination of Post Graduate Specialist courses and experience, or equivalent experience.
- Postgraduate Health & Safety qualification e.g. National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) NCRQ Level 6 Diploma, Level 6 NVQ in Health and Safety or QCF level 6 equivalent, or equivalent experience.
- Chartered member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH)
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Root cause analysis trained.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial senior management experience within the NHS
- Substantial experience of managing health and safety in a large multi-disciplinary organisation; particularly healthcare or public sector
- Substantial experience of managing health and safety in an organisation with a complex and varied estates portfolio
- Demonstrable experience of developing effective health, safety and risk management systems and processes
- Demonstrable experience in designing, developing and implementing health, safety and risk management strategy and policies
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive and in-depth knowledge of UK and EU Health and Safety Legislation statutory instruments and best practice recommendations
- Principles and Practice of Risk Assessment
- Principles and Practice of Risk Management
- Principles and Practice of Environmental and Personal Monitoring
- Knowledge and skill in accident investigation
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and internet for research and legislation
- Working knowledge of other Windows based packages eg: PowerPoint, Excel, Word etc
- Evidence of excellent, written, verbal and presentation communication skills, effectively relaying and receiving complex information, across a wide range of groups, ensuring messages are clear and understandable
- Worked in project teams and provided competent specialist advice along with evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time.
- Working knowledge of the NHS.
- Up to date knowledge of the standards pertaining to Healthcare provider organisations.
- Experience of undertaking ligature risk assessments.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Masters Degree Education or Equivalent Combination of Post Graduate Specialist courses and experience, or equivalent experience.
- Postgraduate Health & Safety qualification e.g. National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) NCRQ Level 6 Diploma, Level 6 NVQ in Health and Safety or QCF level 6 equivalent, or equivalent experience.
- Chartered member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH)
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Root cause analysis trained.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial senior management experience within the NHS
- Substantial experience of managing health and safety in a large multi-disciplinary organisation; particularly healthcare or public sector
- Substantial experience of managing health and safety in an organisation with a complex and varied estates portfolio
- Demonstrable experience of developing effective health, safety and risk management systems and processes
- Demonstrable experience in designing, developing and implementing health, safety and risk management strategy and policies
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive and in-depth knowledge of UK and EU Health and Safety Legislation statutory instruments and best practice recommendations
- Principles and Practice of Risk Assessment
- Principles and Practice of Risk Management
- Principles and Practice of Environmental and Personal Monitoring
- Knowledge and skill in accident investigation
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and internet for research and legislation
- Working knowledge of other Windows based packages eg: PowerPoint, Excel, Word etc
- Evidence of excellent, written, verbal and presentation communication skills, effectively relaying and receiving complex information, across a wide range of groups, ensuring messages are clear and understandable
- Worked in project teams and provided competent specialist advice along with evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time.
- Working knowledge of the NHS.
- Up to date knowledge of the standards pertaining to Healthcare provider organisations.
- Experience of undertaking ligature risk assessments.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
