The post holder will work as part of the Trust’s Health, Safety and Security Management team, providing advice and support to the team and to managers and staff across the organisation in order to assist them in fulfilling their statutory duties relating to health, safety and operational management of ligatures in healthcare premises.
With a focus on the inpatient ligature risk assessment process and programme, the post holder will be coordinating and undertaking site inspections, participating in the audit process, and working with wards and other relevant departments to deliver effective plans for the reduction of risk and environmental improvements.
In addition to this, the post holder will be expected to influence, develop, and participate in any staff training, policy development or any associated business as required within the wider Health and Safety portfolio including line management responsibilities for relevant staff.
The post holder will also support the preparation of information and documentation for meetings, liaising with other professionals/teams and providing update reports and action plans as required.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Daniel Casey Job title: Head of Health and Safety Email address: daniel.casey@gmmh.nhs.uk
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