Main area Health & Safety Grade Band 8c Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (May be required to work outside of normal working hours) Job ref 130-AC091-0625
Employer Swansea Bay University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Swansea Bay University Health Board Headquarters Town Port Talbot Salary £75,405 - £86,885 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/06/2025 23:59
Head of Health & Safety
Band 8c
Welcome toSwansea BayUniversity Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea BayUniversity Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
This is a key leadership role in the Health Board. The role provides an opportunity to work with senior colleagues across Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) (Operationally and Corporately across the various service groups/units and services), with partners across the health sector, third parties, Welsh Government and enforcing authorities to shape the health, safety, and welfare of the Health Board and to meet its legal requirements.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide strategic and professional vision, leadership, management and be responsible for:
• The development and maintenance of the Strategic management of Health, Safety and welfare, case management/violence and aggression and Fire risk for the Health Board.
• Lead whole system approaches to role redesign which address long term regulatory issues and provide greater levels of sustainability and reliability across the organisation.
•Assessing the impact of future configuration of services by analysing and interpreting highly complex information and use expert judgement to develop and lead strategies that support delivery of efficient, effective, and safe services.
•Represent SBUHB at local and national level in the development of aspects of NHS Wales development strategy work related to Health, Safety and welfare, case management/violence and aggression and Fire.
•Delivering the Health Board’s Integrated Medium-Term Plan (IMTP) the post holder will be responsible for policy and service development for Health, Safety and welfare, case management/violence and aggression and Fire.
•Lead individuals to bring together the Health and Safety service delivery team into one coordinated unit. Be responsible for work allocation, and accountable for the team’s performance targets including work plan objectives. To manage the professional advisory service provided by the Health and Safety Department.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Planning and Design
•Developing the relevant improvement plans in accordance with national guidance for approval by the Health Board. Work closely with partner agencies and organisations on all Health, Safety and welfare, case management/violence and aggression and Fire matters.
•Development and delivery of efficient, proactive, and sustainable Health, Safety and welfare, case management/violence and aggression and Fire Services. Establish a comprehensive programme of skill development for managers in the area of Health, Safety and welfare, case management/violence and aggression and Fire which supports the ongoing optimisation of the contribution of the workforce to the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality healthcare
•Identify and prioritise the annual work plan and ad hoc initiatives as part of the operational planning process and seek opportunities for external funding as appropriate. Produce Action Plans and Work Programmes for Health and Safety disciplines. Ensure that standards are being met and any gaps are proactively managed to ensure patient and staff safety
•Ensure that the health & safety risk register and incident data is utilised to forecast trends and to assist the teams in offering an initiative-taking service to the line managers.
Improvement, Monitoring, Policy/Service Development
•Ensure that an evidence-based approach is applied to policy development and re-design programmes; and consider the outcomes of relevant audit and/or evaluation work on all aspects of the role. Continuous monitoring, assessment, review and evaluation of relevant strategies and practices.
•This role will involve being responsible for writing new and updating existing Health Board Policies.
•Adhere to the standards identified within the NHS Code of Conduct for managers, and where relevant those included in appropriate Professional Codes of Conduct
•Lead responsibility for external investigation and by enforcing agencies/legislative bodies, i.e., health & safety executive, in relation to health & safety. Also provide a compilation of draft replies to complaints arising in relation to matters relating to health, safety and welfare, case management/violence and aggression and fire.
•Work with the Executive Director of Finance and other Executive Directors to establish appropriate infrastructures to oversee and implement the strategic vision for Organisational transformation, ensuring appropriate membership and underpinning performance standards. Establish regular reporting mechanisms to relevant groups once they are established, to monitor implementation of the overall strategic direction for modernisation of Health, Safety and welfare, case management/violence and aggression and Fire.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Educated to Master’s Degree or equivalent experience.
* In depth professional knowledge in health & safety management, of regulatory compliance assessments/ inspections, performance management and financial management.
* Understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework for health & safety in NHS Wales dealing with sensitive issues, undertaking investigations of a complex nature.
* Understanding of the modernisation agenda for the NHS. Advanced theoretical, specialist and practical knowledge relevant to the portfolio
* Evidence of CPD in risk management field
* Membership of an appropriate professional body such as IOSH
* Teaching qualification.
* Knowledge of working with Healthcare Standards
Experience
* Substantial experience in a senior management position in a large complex health/social care Organisation
* Substantial experience of managing effective compliance against health & safety legislative and regulatory frameworks & significant experience in management of change management process
* Strong track record of internal and external partnership working. Experience of planning and implementing long-term strategy demonstrable success in building, leading, motivating, managing, and developing teams
* Experience of achieving change within a healthcare setting to influence at all levels and a highly strategic thinker. Policy production experience of working in a political environment
* Teaching large multi- disciplinary groups.
* Complaint’s handling, emergency Planning
Essential Aptitude and Abilities
* Evidence of developing structuring and scheduling plans or strategies over at least a year and creating an operational framework. Present often highly complex and contentious information able to interpret legislation, national guidance as appropriate to the role.
* Proven ability to achieve targets and objectives within a demanding and pressured environment against challenging deadlines. Sound judgement, decision making, and organisational skills. Able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, displaying credibility, influence, and political acumen
* Ability to travel within geographical area and work hours flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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Name Mark Parsons Job title Assistant Director Capital Planning / H&S Email address mark.parsons2@wales.nhs.uk Additional information
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