Overview
Location: Derby. Hours: 37.5 per week. Salary: (Band 5) £29,970. In this role, you will work as an integral member of the Estates, Facilities and Health & Safety team to provide specialist advice, guidance and training regarding health and safety within the business, to ensure the highest possible standards for both patient and employee safety.
Responsibilities
* Ensure that all Health and Safety policies and practices are proportionate, realistic, in place and working effectively to ensure DHU and its employees are safe
* Identify health and safety training requirements and support delivery of training as required
* Assist with the development and implementation of organisational wide health & safety improvement plans
* Work with third party partners such as HSE, CQC and ICB to ensure inspection requirements are met
* Carry out Display Screen Equipment assessments and recommend appropriate control measures to enable users to work with equipment comfortably and comply with The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
* Where appropriate complete and regularly review non-clinical risk assessments and assist with the review of risk assessments relating to all business elements
* Ensure that all accidents are thoroughly investigated, reporting to senior management on the outcomes
* Carry out Face Fit reviews using the DHU Portacounts on both clinical and non-clinical DHU staff as part of a Team of Face Fit reviewers
* Ensure that any RIDDOR reportable incidents are done in a timely manner
* Provide support to line managers to investigate non-clinical incidents
* Keep up to date with relevant changes to legislation and report through to senior management if there is a potential business impact
Qualifications
* Comprehensive knowledge of health & safety legislation codes of practice, standards and any other regulatory requirements with the ability to interpret and advise on their implications
* Risk management skills
* Experience of providing health and safety services in the NHS, healthcare sector or in a large complex organisation (min 5 years)
* Experience of implementing safety management principles in a large and complex organisation
Employee benefits
As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your well-being.
Health Cash Plan: After six months with us, you\'ll enjoy 24/7 GP access for you and your family, along with a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and therapy costs to support your health and well-being whenever you need it.
Access to the DHU Hub: Offering exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.
NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!
Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.
Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.
Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn\'t compulsory; it\'s entirely up to you! We can\'t always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!
About
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