Health, Safety and Environmental Lead
Apply locations: Alexandra Hospital - Cheadle
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Time left to apply: End Date: December 8, 2024 (15 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: JR105216
Health, Safety & Environmental Lead
The Alexandra Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £46,000.00 per year + Benefits (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
Circle Health Group is proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.
We have an opportunity for a Health, Safety and Environmental Lead to join their team of staff in the Health & Safety department.
This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
This is a cluster role to support UNIT E, The Alexandra Hospital and The Cheshire Clinic.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
* Operational experience in Health & Safety.
* H&S management experience.
* Experience of undertaking a range of Risk Assessments.
* Contractor safety management experience.
* Training and presenting experience.
* Level 3 qualification in H&S Management or willingness to complete recognised qualification.
* H&S professional registration (IOSH) or willingness to apply for professional registration.
* Fire safety skills.
* Ability to interpret relevant health and safety legislation, Approved Codes of Practice and guidance and to advise managers on a range of health and safety matters.
Duties of this role include:
* You advise and assist the Senior Management Team (SMT), interpret and meet obligations under applicable Health & Safety Acts, regulations and guidance.
* You support and advise the SMT on promoting a strong health and safety culture throughout the Hospital.
* You support the facility in demonstrating an appropriate level of compliance with relevant health and safety standards to our regulators i.e., the CQC, HIS, HIW, HSE, EA, local government agents and interested parties.
* You manage environmental risk effectively across the site ensuring compliance with all related legislation and CHG policy.
* You champion environmental management, continually improving performance.
* You escalate inadequately controlled H&S risks to the Operational Manager/Director and make recommendations for improvement such as relating to car park, water and asbestos safety etc.
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
* Private Pension Scheme
* Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
* Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
* Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
* Non-contributory life insurance
* Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
* Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
* Employee recognition programmes
* Industry leading training and development opportunities
…and much more!
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.
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