To assist the Head of Health and Safety in the implementation of the Corporate Health and Safety Strategy and related policies. To support with the audit process to determine areas of compliance with legislative duties and support departments and areas where additional actions are required. To provide competent health and safety advice in regards to new processes and practices. Key Areas / Tasks Provide expert advice, support, training on all aspects of health and safety. Support the Head of Health & Safety in the implementation of an annual work plan in line with local and statutory requirements. In liaison with the Head of Health & Safety, ensure the Trust is made aware of new applicable legislation as it arises. Contribute to the identification, management, reporting investigation and learning from health and safety incidents. Support actions identified and undertaken to decrease the risk of health and safety related incidents occurring and to improve outcomes in relation to patient, staff and visitor safety. Support the development, monitoring, implementation and review of policies and procedures to promote and develop best practice health and safety systems for the Trust, liaising with appropriate managers and ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities. Support the production and co-ordination of all health and safety risk assessments, site inspections and audits, developing, supporting and monitoring action plans to reduce identified areas of risk, escalating areas of concern in line with Trust policy. Support the implementation, monitoring and compliance with other audits including external organisations as required and prepare and monitor action plans. Ensure up to date knowledge of all regulatory framework and best practise, making the Trust aware of changes as they arise. Design and deliver high quality health and safety training including supporting the Trust Manual Handling Advisor in line with statutory requirements and targets along with First Aid Training. Support training needs analysis work to identify the health and safety training needs of the Trust, formulating a training plan to deliver appropriate and timely training. Training and Qualifications NEBOSH General Certificate of equivalent. Evidence of continuous professional development Knowledge and Skills Knowledge and experience of legislation and statutory obligations Experience of working in a large complex organisation Experience of delivering health and safety training to diverse audiences Experience in health and safety audits and inspection