Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
If you are passionate about ensuring the health, safety and well-being of others then why not join our Corporate Health and Safety team as a Health and Safety Advisor based in Nottingham at the Queens Medical Centre. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference by supporting the delivery of effective health and safety strategies across all of our sites.
Main Duties of the Job
Working closely within a team of Health and Safety professionals, you will help support our managers and staff in ensuring that our operations and functional activities comply with our internal assurance arrangements, policies and procedures that are designed to help deliver compliance with our health and safety duties.
Main Duties:
* Health and Safety Auditing, Inspections and Investigations
* RIDDOR reporting and investigations
* Delivering health and safety training
* Compiling reports and recommendations
* Provide support and advice and guidance on a range of health and safety topics
Requirements
Ideally, you should hold a General H&S Certificate (IOSH / BSC) and be working towards your Level 5 health and safety qualification. Previous experience in undertaking health and safety activities is desirable. You should be self-motivated and able to work independently and prioritize assigned tasks effectively. You should also possess strong communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable: While experience in working in the NHS or a healthcare setting is desirable, it is not essential.
As a team player, you'll be able to prioritize your work in order to meet deadlines and have a team-focused approach. Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment or the NHS is desirable but not essential.
Apply now to be part of a dynamic team focused on ensuring a safe environment for all staff, patients, and visitors.
About Us
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education, and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavor to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job Responsibilities
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarize yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
You need to be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, training, and presentation skills, be organized, and possess strong IT skills.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
* Qualified to Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent with at least 3 years' experience of health and safety preferably within an NHS setting.
* Qualified to Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent
* Working towards Level 5 health and safety qualification
* Extensive up-to-date knowledge and practical application of health and safety management systems and the principles and practice of risk assessment processes
* Experience in delivering and implementing health and safety training
* Practical knowledge of incident investigation and RIDDOR processes
* Experience of health and safety audit and inspection within a large organization
Planning and Organisational Skills
* Ability to negotiate and coordinate deadlines in a variety of teams to meet local, trust, and national targets
* Ability to analyze information, organizational processes, and practices within the context of health and safety, recommending the best course of action for the Trust
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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.
Contact Information
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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