As a member of the Trust’s Risk Management Team, the post-holder will be responsible for the provision of specialist knowledge, advice and guidance on health & safety matters within the Trust. He/she will support the Risk Manager / Governance Lead, with the provision of this service on an organisational basis.
Responsibilities
* Participate in the development, communication, implementation and review of Trust policies, procedures and other guidance relating to occupational safety and health.
* Facilitate organisational change by developing effective, pro-active and positive working relationships with managers, staff, safety representatives and representatives of the statutory authorities which will promote occupational safety and health.
* Develop and deliver occupational safety and health training programmes.
* Assist in the development, completion and maintenance of a Trust-wide occupational safety and health auditing system, including co-ordination of, and participation in inspections, analysis of incidents and claims.
* Complete risk assessments, giving support and assistance to managers to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
* Assist in the development, establishment and maintenance of suitable databases for the collection and analysis of data in areas of occupational safety and health practice.
* Participate in the investigation of incidents and liaising with managers to assist in the identification and implementation of remedial actions were identified as being required.
* Provide support to, and statistical information on health and safety incidents to the Trust’s Health and Safety, and related Committees as appropriate.
* Identification of trends relating to health and safety incidents.
Skills and Qualifications
* A degree and a recognised professional health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
* OR
* A recognised professional health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years’ experience of health and safety, working as a health and safety manager.
* ANDWorking towards or achieved Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
* ANDExperience of developing, implementing and maintaining administrative systems in support of service delivery.
* ANDExperience in developing and effectively managing services/resources across multiple sites.
* Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
* This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
* Excellent communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full.
* Ability to work accurately and produce work of a high standard under pressure and to strict deadlines.
* Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the post in full.
* Willing to undergo appropriate training if required.
* Able to prioritise heavy work-loads to meet requirements.
* Committed to continuing professional development.
* Extensive knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements and associated best practice in health and safety management with a clear understanding of their application in a HSC Trust environment.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel.
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