Job summary
CNTW are recruiting to a new post of Head of EPRR and Health & Safety. This is a senior position within the Trust and will lead the emergency planning, health, safety and security function reporting to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer.
We are looking for an individual who has good knowledge and experience of health and safety, emergency planning and security, preferably with experience of working in mental health settings. The successful candidate will have a passion for contributing to safe, effective high quality care for patients as well as being a great place to work.
The successful post holder will lead a team responsible for emergency planning, health, safety and security across one of the largest mental health and learning disability providers in the country.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job include:
1. Responsibility for the overall EPRR function within the Trust, including major incident planning and business continuity.
2. Providing advice to front line clinicians around measures to maintain services and protect patients either through advice in an emergency or by advising clinicians around content of service business continuity plans.
3. Leading and managing the health, safety and security function for the Trust.
4. Be the key link person for all matters relating to the Health and Safety Executive.
5. Ensure full compliance with all RIDDOR reportable incidents and processes.
6. Support the effective system of risk management for both health, safety and environmental risk taking a key leadership role in these key areas.
7. Work with the safer care directorate to ensure an effective system of incident management and recording is in place across the Trust.
8. Develop and manage the key security systems which support safety and security across the Trust.
9. Work closely with the patient safety team on management of incidents and learning across the Trust.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job details
Date posted: 28 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 263-SS25-EPRR-SB
Job locations: St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3XT
Closing date for applications
Wednesday 16th April 2025 and interviews will take place week commencing 5th May 2025.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential:
* Educated to degree level in an appropriate subject or an equivalent level of experience.
* Health and Safety qualification (NEBOSH NGC or equivalent experience).
* Experience of managing health and safety for an organisation of similar size or complexity.
Desirable:
* Completed Principles of Health Command Training.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential:
* Experience of liaising, influencing and advising senior management on health and safety across a diverse and similar sized organisation.
* Demonstrate a senior level of experience in EPRR and Business Continuity Management.
* Extensive knowledge of Health and Safety laws and regulations.
* Experience of delivering health and safety training and advice to a range of different people with varying levels of experience and understanding.
* Trained and experience in carrying out risk assessments and implementing associated actions, to protect people's safety.
* Extensive knowledge of health and safety within a healthcare setting.
* Experience of dealing with confidential information and personal data, and acting discretely with such information.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable:
* Health and Safety experience within a healthcare setting with a good understanding of healthcare processes and systems.
* Practical experience of investigating health and safety incidents.
* Good understanding of patient and staff safety within mental health settings.
* Knowledge of the Health and Safety at work Act.
* Knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
Personal Attributes
Essential:
* Passionate about installing a health and safety workplace culture.
* Willing to undertake specialist manual handling training relevant to the post.
* Extensive computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
* Professional, approachable and highly motivated to provide an outstanding service to the organisation.
* Commitment to supporting equity, diversity and inclusion.
* Full Driving Licence and access to private vehicle for work use.
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3XT
Employer's website: CNTW Careers
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