Ambulance Service is seeking an experienced Interim Health & Safety Manager for a 3‐month assignment (with potential to extend) supporting Kent, Surrey and Sussex, with an immediate start.
3 positions available
This is a senior operational interim role within a complex NHS environment, providing Health & Safety leadership, statutory compliance oversight, incident management, and assurance to senior stakeholders.
Role brief -
Key details:
* 3‐month interim contract
* Immediate start
* Hybrid working available, to be agreed at interview.
* Paid via agency
* Travel required across the region
* Expenses reimbursed in line with Agenda for Change
* NHS / healthcare Health & Safety experience desirable
We are looking for candidates who are immediately or very quickly available, confident operating autonomously, and experienced acting as a competent person under Health & Safety legislation.
The role acts as the Trust's competent person for Health & Safety and works closely with senior leaders, managers, and frontline services.
Key Focus Areas
* Health & Safety compliance across multiple sites and services
* Incident reporting, investigation and learning (including RIDDOR)
* Risk assessments, audits and risk register management
* Data analysis, reporting and assurance to senior stakeholders
* Policy review and regulatory liaison
* Supporting and embedding a positive safety culture
Essential Experience
* NEBOSH (or equivalent) and strong professional H&S background
* CMIOSH or working towards Chartered status
* Proven NHS or complex healthcare Health & Safety experience
* Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
* Confident engaging with senior leaders and regulators
* Able to work independently at pace and manage competing priorities
Logistics
* Immediate availability required
* Must be able to travel independently (own vehicle)
* AFC‐aligned travel and subsistence paid
Please provide:
- CVs demonstrating strong H&S background.- Availability and notice period