SWB Trust is an integrated care organisation. We are recruiting for a full‑time Health & Safety Assistant to join the Health & Safety team. This role will support a wide range of health and safety activities across the Trust.
Key responsibilities
* Review non‑clinical incident reports and identify those requiring senior management attention.
* Assist with internal health and safety audits and inspections.
* Support incident and accident investigations.
* Report incidents to the Health and Safety Executive under RIDDOR.
* Produce health and safety resources such as leaflets, short videos and training packages.
* Provide health & safety advice to Trust staff on approved topics.
* Assist colleagues with Display Screen Equipment (DSE) requirements.
* Support health and safety training.
* Provide administrative support to the Head of Health & Safety and other managers.
* Receive incoming calls, make notes and redirect as necessary.
* Address visitors professionally.
* Operate IT systems including Microsoft Office, Safeguard and other software packages.
* Raise purchase orders and maintain the ordering system for stock and non‑stock items.
* Manage the Central Alerts System (CAS) and update CAS website pages in line with the Trust Safety Alert Policy.
Qualifications
* Three A‑Levels (or equivalent).
* English and Maths GCSE or equivalent (Grade 4 or above).
* A Degree of any grade.
* NEBOSH H&S Certificate.
Experience
* Previous administrative experience.
* Experience with audits or inspections.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Employer
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
Sandwell Campus, Health and Safety Department, Bryan Knight Suite
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