Health and Safety Auditor & Advisor - Peterborough
Band 5
Job overview
Assist in the promotion of a proactive Health and Safety culture throughout the Trust to help reduce incidents, accidents, and near miss events.
Provide the highest standard of professional health and safety advice and training to Trust staff (in line with CSTF requirements where applicable), supporting the management of non-clinical risks and promoting safe working practices throughout the Trust.
Promote the Trust’s values in creating a safe and secure environment for delivering the highest standards of clinical care to the Trust’s patients.
The post holder will predominantly provide specialist advice and guidance to all Trust employees, and will also advise on patient-related accidents, injuries, and safety matters in clinical environments. Responsibilities include:
* Auditing and writing reports
* Managing Datix and investigating incidents, accidents, and near miss events
* Managing the online COSHH database
* Health and Safety Training
* Policy Writing and Updating
* Providing specialist advice and guidance on health and safety issues
* Advising staff regarding suitable safety equipment and conducting safety risk assessments
* RIDDOR Reporting
* DSE Assessments
Main duties of the job
Day-to-day monitoring of health & safety in all Trust premises. Use specialist knowledge of health and safety legislation to assist in planning and implementing a successful health and safety management system, creating a proactive health and safety culture within the Trust.
Support Divisions, Directorates, Departments, Wards, and Specialties in identifying, prioritizing, and managing key risks, and assist managers in developing appropriate risk assessments and action plans.
Support the Trust’s risk management program by ensuring health and safety risk assessments meet legal, national, and Trust standards, and ensure risks are entered into the Trust risk register for ongoing monitoring and mitigation.
See Job Description for full details.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer various benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Person specification
* NEBOSH Certificate
* Good working knowledge of current health and safety legislation
Experience
* Ability to write and develop training packages
* Proven ability to communicate at all levels
* Significant experience in a health and safety related role or equivalent
* Training and engaging with large groups
* Experience working in the NHS and with clinical and non-clinical roles
* Knowledge of the Datix reporting package
* Experience working across departments and organizational boundaries
Skills
* Ability to develop and maintain relationships across a wide range of staff and encourage enthusiasm in others
* Resourceful, driven, and possess a 'can-do' attitude
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, including report writing
* Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-professional and diverse audience
* Problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills
* Interpersonal skills including persuading, negotiating, advising, and motivating
* Understanding of customer care and ability to demonstrate and teach effective application
* Negotiation, communication, and influencing skills
Application Information
Applications from job seekers requiring a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to the role being on the list of eligible occupations and the salary meeting the going rate for the role. Candidates should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) prior to applying.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, check if you’re eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead. It’s cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications, so we urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Application Numbers
This vacancy may close earlier if it receives a high number of applications, and we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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