Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Cross Site- UH Sussex Pathology Sites
Town: Brighton
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 Per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/01/2025 23:59
Pathology Environment Health & Safety Lead
Band 8a
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job overview
The post-holder will be the professional lead for health, safety, bio-security, and environment management across all laboratory sites within UHSussex Pathology providing management, specialist knowledge, and scientific/technical expertise on all health, safety, and environment matters to ensure the safe delivery of the clinical diagnostic service.
The post-holder will be responsible for the integration and delivery of a comprehensive and coordinated health and safety management system across all UHSussex Pathology sites. This will include facilitating the delivery of specialist training and systematic audit/inspection programmes across multiple sites for all staff grades.
Main duties of the job
1. Develop communication forums to disseminate H&S information and assist with handling formal written complaints.
2. Use highly developed communication skills to impart complex/sensitive information whilst ensuring compliance with professional codes of conduct & confidentiality.
3. Develop and maintain strong/effective relationships with key personnel e.g. H&S Executive (HSE), Environment Agency (EA) & South East Counter Terrorism Unit (SECTU).
4. Contribute to strategic planning in all H&S matters.
5. Critically review, prepare, implement, maintain & monitor compliance with all pathology standard operating procedures.
6. Act as an approver/authoriser on all local HSE management documentation.
7. Ensure safe management/maintenance of expensive & complex analytical equipment & facilities.
8. Maintain scientific knowledge & skill sets with the latest scientific/medical developments.
9. Investigate and analyse incident reports to identify trends & recurring issues.
10. Develop & implement plans/processes & internal policies to ensure UHSussex Pathology conforms to requirements of relevant legislation & local/national guidance.
Person specification
Professional Registration
* Membership of professional health and safety e.g. IOSH, ISTR, etc. commensurate with role.
* Registered to practice as Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council.
Experience/Qualifications
* MSc / MPhil in science-based discipline or equivalent.
* Formal qualification in Occupational Health and Safety e.g. NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health (or equivalent).
* Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theoretical knowledge and extensive practical experience including:
1. Experience in a clinical or scientific laboratory setting.
2. Experience in performing a laboratory management role (>5 years).
3. Experience in performing a health and safety role (>5 years).
4. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Highly developed team building, leadership and motivational abilities.
* Excellent organisational and prioritising skills.
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
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