Job summary Are you a skilled and motivated Health and Safety professional looking for a new challenge in a large, complex, and values-driven organisation? Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT), one of the UKs largest acute Trusts, is recruiting a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to help shape a safer future for patients and staff. Based in the city centre with flexible and remote working options, youll join a dynamic team supporting services across all hospital sites. Youll act as Deputy to the Head of Health and Safety, guiding a proactive safety culture, leading investigations, and delivering impactful improvements Trust-wide. At LTHT, we live by The Leeds Way values; Patient-Centred, Fair, Collaborative, Accountable and Empowered, creating a respectful and inclusive environment for all. We are proud to invest in our staff through continuous development opportunities, competitive NHS pension, generous annual leave, and access to NHS-exclusive benefits and discounts. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience in a large, complex healthcare environment. Join us and play your part in keeping healthcare safe. Expected Shortlisting Date 07/05/2025 Planned Interview Date 30/05/2025 Main duties of the job As Senior Health and Safety Advisor, youll take on a varied and rewarding role with real influence. Youll: Act as deputy to the Head of Health and Safety, providing leadership and support across the Trust Guide and support the Health and Safety Advisor and lead on key policy areas Lead investigations into serious incidents, producing clear, evidence-based reports with practical recommendations Work closely with departments to strengthen local safety practices and build confidence in managing risk Develop and implement health and safety policies, procedures and audits that support long-term improvement Design, deliver and evaluate engaging training for staff across all disciplines and levels Collaborate with Estates, Occupational Health, Risk Management and clinical services Represent the Trust at internal governance forums and regional safety groups Youll be encouraged to shape the role, bring forward ideas, and influence how safety is delivered in a complex and ambitious organisation. With options for flexible and remote working, this is a role with variety, impact and room to grow. About us Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is a leading and ambitious NHS provider, home to one of the most diverse workforces in the region and a wide range of clinical and non-clinical specialties. As part of the Medical Directorate, youll join a supportive and experienced Health and Safety Team, working alongside subject matter experts and specialists in varied risk areas. The Trust is committed to creating a culture of psychological safety, inclusion and continuous improvement, guided by The Leeds Way Values. Our latest Trust-wide commitments to kindness and compassion further reflect how we support our people as well as our patients. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where collaboration is encouraged, wellbeing is prioritised, and your contribution will be genuinely valued. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-MDI-0143 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Job description Job responsibilities This is a pivotal and rewarding role at the heart of the Trusts Health and Safety Team. As Senior Health and Safety Advisor, you will support the Head of Health and Safety in promoting a proactive, values-led safety culture across Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Youll provide trusted advice to staff and managers, contribute to the development of policy, and help services meet their responsibilities in a complex and fast-paced healthcare setting. You will lead on defined areas of health and safety, support and guide the Health and Safety Advisor, and play a key role in coordinating the Trusts annual health and safety audit programme. This includes working closely with departments to review their practices, offer clear, practical advice, and support meaningful local improvements. You will also contribute to incident reviews, often working alongside clinical and operational leaders, to ensure learning is shared and safety strengthened. Youll help design and deliver training, represent the team in Trust-wide meetings, and build collaborative relationships with departments including Estates, Risk Management and Occupational Health. Key aspects of the role include: Developing and maintaining health and safety policies and procedures Supporting departments and services to manage their own local risks Leading and contributing to reviews of health and safety incidents Helping coordinate audit activities and sharing good practice across the Trust Delivering and evaluating health and safety training Representing the Health and Safety Team in governance forums and staff networks Youll be part of a small, supportive team within the Medical Directorate, contributing to the Trusts wider ambition to continuously improve safety and staff wellbeing. LTHT encourages flexible and remote working and promotes a strong culture of psychological safety, kindness and compassion. Please refer to the Job Description document for more information. Job description Job responsibilities This is a pivotal and rewarding role at the heart of the Trusts Health and Safety Team. As Senior Health and Safety Advisor, you will support the Head of Health and Safety in promoting a proactive, values-led safety culture across Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Youll provide trusted advice to staff and managers, contribute to the development of policy, and help services meet their responsibilities in a complex and fast-paced healthcare setting. You will lead on defined areas of health and safety, support and guide the Health and Safety Advisor, and play a key role in coordinating the Trusts annual health and safety audit programme. This includes working closely with departments to review their practices, offer clear, practical advice, and support meaningful local improvements. You will also contribute to incident reviews, often working alongside clinical and operational leaders, to ensure learning is shared and safety strengthened. Youll help design and deliver training, represent the team in Trust-wide meetings, and build collaborative relationships with departments including Estates, Risk Management and Occupational Health. Key aspects of the role include: Developing and maintaining health and safety policies and procedures Supporting departments and services to manage their own local risks Leading and contributing to reviews of health and safety incidents Helping coordinate audit activities and sharing good practice across the Trust Delivering and evaluating health and safety training Representing the Health and Safety Team in governance forums and staff networks Youll be part of a small, supportive team within the Medical Directorate, contributing to the Trusts wider ambition to continuously improve safety and staff wellbeing. LTHT encourages flexible and remote working and promotes a strong culture of psychological safety, kindness and compassion. Please refer to the Job Description document for more information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Health & Safety, Law, Environmental Management, Science, Engineering) NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent eligible for CMIOSH) Desirable Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) Formal qualification in teaching/training and development Experience Essential Experience as a Health and Safety Advisor within the NHS or a similarly complex organisation Development and delivery of training packages for staff and leaders Experience undertaking complex investigations following serious incidents Computer literate Desirable Supervisory or line management experience Experience working with the HSE or other enforcement bodies Skills and Behaviours Essential Self-motivated and able to motivate others Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills Desirable Experience using monitoring/measuring equipment Experience of auditing Numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Health & Safety, Law, Environmental Management, Science, Engineering) NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent eligible for CMIOSH) Desirable Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) Formal qualification in teaching/training and development Experience Essential Experience as a Health and Safety Advisor within the NHS or a similarly complex organisation Development and delivery of training packages for staff and leaders Experience undertaking complex investigations following serious incidents Computer literate Desirable Supervisory or line management experience Experience working with the HSE or other enforcement bodies Skills and Behaviours Essential Self-motivated and able to motivate others Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills Desirable Experience using monitoring/measuring equipment Experience of auditing Numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)