Job summary An exciting and diverse role which focusses on supporting health & safety in our services, are you the dynamic person we are looking for to join our team? With responsibility for investigations, risk assessment, incident response and standards auditing, are you looking for a health & safety role which will encourage you to develop and expand your skills. Focussing on safety & health standards within our services, this interesting and diverse role will also require the successful candidate to manage day to day enquiries in relation to health & safety and fire safety issues across NWSSP, deputising for the Health and Safety Manager where required. The role will also require the successful candidate to carry out health and safety site visits/inspections across Wales, using the established framework. Coordinating meetings, preparing papers and agendas for the health and safety groups, and chair some group meetings in the absence of the NWSSP Health and Safety Manager. Main duties of the job NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership are seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to help us on our journey to continually improve the safety performance throughout the organisation. With a fair and balanced approach, the post holder will undertake investigations and produce comprehensive investigation reports as and when required, along with managing user access to the NWSSP Datix Cymru system - producing dashboards and reports as and when required. The role will involve some requirement for travel to NWSSP and other locations across the whole of Wales. Reporting to the NWSSP Health & Safety Manager, we are looking for a confident health & safety professional who holds a NEBOSH certificate (or equivalent) as a minimum and who has experience of health & safety management. The successful post holder will receive support, guidance and training to further develop their health & safety management career. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Are you the next Health & Safety Support Officer for NWSSP? NWSSP support agile working and the post holder will be able to work at flexible locations by agreement. About us At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers. Offeringa comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visithttps://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 043-AC037-0325 Job locations Companies House, Matrix House, Alder House Cardiff/Swansea/St Asaph CF14 3UZ Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications and / or Knowledge Essential Degree in business administration or management related subject or equivalent experience. NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent experience Microsoft intermediate qualification in the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint or equivalent knowledge Desirable Familiarisation with claims management processes Risk Management Qualification Strong knowledge of NHS support services functions, including warehousing & distribution - fine Experience Essential Experience of working in an administrative capacity is required Experience of providing training on processes in a one- to-one setting Substantial experience in a health & safety support role Verbal & written communications with the ability to write complex reports which may be shared externally Experience of working in an environment under pressure and to strict deadlines Ability to be adaptable and innovative with a problem-solving approach, applying theoretical knowledge to a wide range of practical situations. Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Familiarisation with RLDatix or incident management systems Values Essential Ability to use own initiative and problem solve Efficient & assertive approach Supervisory ability Good presentation skills Adaptable to change Team Player Other Essential Ability to travel pan Wales Able to work hours flexibly Person Specification Qualifications and / or Knowledge Essential Degree in business administration or management related subject or equivalent experience. NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent experience Microsoft intermediate qualification in the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint or equivalent knowledge Desirable Familiarisation with claims management processes Risk Management Qualification Strong knowledge of NHS support services functions, including warehousing & distribution - fine Experience Essential Experience of working in an administrative capacity is required Experience of providing training on processes in a one- to-one setting Substantial experience in a health & safety support role Verbal & written communications with the ability to write complex reports which may be shared externally Experience of working in an environment under pressure and to strict deadlines Ability to be adaptable and innovative with a problem-solving approach, applying theoretical knowledge to a wide range of practical situations. Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Familiarisation with RLDatix or incident management systems Values Essential Ability to use own initiative and problem solve Efficient & assertive approach Supervisory ability Good presentation skills Adaptable to change Team Player Other Essential Ability to travel pan Wales Able to work hours flexibly 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Address Companies House, Matrix House, Alder House Cardiff/Swansea/St Asaph CF14 3UZ Employer's website https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)