We are recruiting for a Health and Safety Advisor to work as part of the Corporate Health and Safety Team.
Working within Corporate Services, you will assist the Health and Safety Team in ensuring that the Trust meets its obligations in relation to UK legislation and other relevant standards.
The main duties of the job include:
* Supporting the delivery of the health and safety policy in a sensible, practical, and proportionate way
* Assisting with administering health and safety audits, inspections, and training programmes
* Supporting the risk and safety assessments process and providing support to areas requiring specialist technical assistance
* Ensuring that reporting systems and data for H&S events are efficiently and meticulously maintained
* Administering and supporting the development and delivery of H&S training within the Trust
* Supporting and maintaining the Trust intranet resources for the health and safety department
* Developing communication and engagement programmes to improve the Trust’s health and safety culture
Candidates must have a minimum of a NEBOSH Certificate and be undertaking or interested in studying for a Diploma, with experience of working in a large multi-disciplinary organisation. Experience in the NHS will be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations
* Providing an advisory and support service to all Groups and Corporate Functions
* Ensuring that the Trust is able to meet its obligations in relation to UK legislation and other relevant standards
Person Specification:
* Degree level education or equivalent relevant experience
* Formal recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or Ergonomics and Human Factors at least minimum Nebosh Certificate/ NVQ
* Professional Training Qualification
* Membership of an appropriate professional body e.g. IOSH, IEHF
We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner.
Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria.
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