Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Reporting to the Senior Health and Safety Manager, this highly proactive role will support the management of Health and Safety across the Trust.
Your principal role will be to support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System whilst undertaking a regime of training, continual auditing, monitoring and review.
You will support the Trust by reviewing policies and procedures in relation to Occupational Health and Safety and promoting a strong 'Safety Culture' at all times.
Main duties of the job
To support the Health and Safety Team in the promotion of a consistent approach to the management of Health and Safety across the Trust through helping managers to develop local policies, guidelines and audit criteria which will assist staff in complying with Trust Policies and Statutory requirements.
Promote the general health, safety and welfare of employees through collaboration with other departments and individuals who have responsibilities in respect of health, safety and welfare issues as appropriate.
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities are:
* Actively engage with staff side and nominated Safety Representatives ensuring effective two-way communication and consultation, and involvement in joint H&S inspections and audits.
* Collaborate with external organisations, Contractors and Consultants as appropriate.
* Support the team in ensuring health and safety codes of practice, policies, procedures and standards are in place and updated accordingly on a regular basis.
* Support with the identification and development of training to ensure relevant developmental events and training exercises are delivered.
* Undertake a programme of health and safety inspections and audits as directed by the Senior Health and Safety Manager.
* Support colleagues in their efforts to embed a safety culture.
* Support with the implementation and operational maintenance of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Standard.
* Oversee and maintain the health and safety internet site.
* Coordinate a programme of health and safety tours and inspections across the divisional and Corporate management team.
* Assist the Senior Health and Safety Manager with non-clinical investigations.
* Support the Health and Safety Team with the successful delivery of relevant communications across the Trust.
* Manage and maintain the health and Safety helpdesk responses.
* Promote a positive health and safety culture across the Trust.
* Support the wider Health and Safety Team as appropriate.
* Undertake a programme of continuous professional development maintaining and updating specialist knowledge in the field of occupational health and safety.
* Analyse and interpret the outcomes of inspections and audits, and offer advice and support on the range of options identified to control, reduce and manage risk.
* Work across multi sites as required (Trust wide).
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HND/equivalent in relevant subject.
* Membership of Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (Affiliate member IOSH or above).
* Degree in a relevant subject (for example Health and Safety, Law, Environmental Health, Risk Management).
Special knowledge including experience
* Good working knowledge and experience of legal aspects in relation to H&S.
* Experience of working with the HSE and other enforcement bodies.
* Experience as an ISO 45001 Auditor.
* Experience as a H&S Advisor within the NHS or a similar complex organisation.
* Experience of undertaking complex investigations following serious incidents.
* Understanding of Public and Employer Liability Claims management processes.
* Experience and knowledge of the principles and practice of risk management.
Behaviours
* Self-Motivated.
* Drive and Persistence.
* Ability to gain the confidence and credibility of a range of professionals.
Special working conditions
* Meeting with staff, patients and/or families after serious incident investigations to share findings and learning.
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.
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