Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups. **
**If you would like to apply for this position please complete the attached Short Application Form and email this to the Recruitment Team at: clearly marking for which vacancy you are applying for in the Subject Header of the email. Please note applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted**.
Band 6 post - potential as development role at Band 5 whilst in training.
The successful applicant will work within the Health and Safety Team and broader Risk Management Team to support managers at all levels and across all areas of the organisation in improving health and safety standards.
You require a flexible attitude to working and an organised, professional manner. You need to be able to manage your own workload effectively,
The role will be basedat Macclesfield District General Hospitaland you will be expected to travel to the Trust's community hospitals and peripheral sites.
The post includes conducting safety training, undertaking risk assessments, audits and inspections, and ensures health and safety compliance to maintain the safety of patients and staff. Experience in IT systems is essential.
This post is hours a week.
Main duties of the job
To act as the Trust's competent person and expert advisor to the executive and senior management team for health and safety and provide specialist advice, guidance and instruction regarding health and safety, security and non-clinical risk issues within the workplace, to ensure that the Trust meets and exceeds the statutory obligations required and achieve high standards of risk management.
In line with the Trust's Business Continuity Framework, ensure operational resilience in relation to risks to health and safety of staff and patients is further developed and that robust contingency plans are in place.
The health and Safety advisor will develop and implement occupational safety systems and processes, lead occupational safety improvement activities and provide expert occupational safety advice. This will include working in a matrix-style relationship with other members of the Corporate Affairs and Governance Team to ensure a coordinated approach to safety is taken.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires a Standard