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Pathology Environment Health & Safety Lead
Band 8a
Main area: Health & Safety
Grade: Band 8a
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (N/A)
Job ref: 279-6777321-FEB25
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: 17/02/2025 23:59
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, the ambition and the 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.
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.
Main duties of the job
1. Develops communication forums to disseminate H&S information and assists with handling formal written complaints.
2. Uses highly developed communication skills to impart complex/sensitive information.
3. Develops & maintains strong/effective relationships with key personnel.
4. Contributes to strategic planning in all H&S matters.
5. Critically reviews, prepares, implements, maintains & monitors compliance with all pathology standard operating procedures.
6. Acts as an approver/authoriser on all local HSE management documentation.
7. Ensures safe management/maintenance of expensive & complex analytical equipment.
8. Maintains scientific knowledge & skill sets with the latest scientific/medical developments.
9. Investigating and analysing incident reports to identify trends & recurring issues.
10. Develop & implement plans/processes & internal policies to ensure UHSussex Pathology conforms to requirements of relevant legislation.
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.
* Experience in a clinical or scientific laboratory setting.
* Experience in performing a laboratory management role (>5 years).
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Highly developed team building, leadership and motivational abilities.
* Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.
* Excellent organisational skills 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.
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.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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