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Main area Health & Safety Advisor Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri 9am until 5pm) Job ref 383-COR-6273-25
Site Kingsway Town Derby Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/06/2026 23:59
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join the Health, Safety, Fire & Security Team. The role will be working across all sites of DHCFT within Derbyshire. You will support the Head of Health & Safety, Fire and Security in relation to Health & Safety issues with specific reference to the NHS Fire code standards and the requirements of the HSWA 1974.
The successful candidate will provide professional advice on all Health & Safety / Incident prevention matters relating to staff, patients and premises. You will also develop and deliver Health & Safety training in line with the training needs analysis for the Trust, this will include face to face, e-learning and Risk Assessment training to ensure compliance with all relevant Safety legislation and guidance, in particular the Management at Work Regulations 1999 and related Department of Health, Health Technical Memorandums. The above will apply to all Trust sites including areas that work in other Trusts buildings.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide professional advice on all Health & Safety / Incident prevention matters relating to staff and premises.
To undertake Health & Safety Audits, write policy, develop safe systems of work, accident/incident investigations and to provide safety advice to all staff.
You will also develop and deliver Health & Safety training in line with the training needs analysis for the Trust, this will include face to face, e-learning and Risk Assessment training to ensure compliance with all relevant Safety legislation and guidance, in particular the Management at Work Regulations 1999 and related Department of Health, Health Technical Memorandums. The above will apply to all Trust sites including areas that work in other Trusts buildings.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues 'treated patients with compassion and kindness' and 'felt positive and proud about working for the trust'.
Benefits include:
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
* 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
* Relocation package may be available
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To demonstrate the Trust’s values in everything you do in the work environment and live up to DHCFT’s Trust Values
Person specification
Qualifications
* Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or Equivalent e.g. NEBOSH Diploma in occupational Safety & Health or equivalent
* Chartered Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health or working towards or equivalent experience
* Evidence of continued professional development and knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
* Able to fulfil the travel requirements for the role as you will be expected to work across all Trust sites
* Audit Qualification in ISO or relevant audit/monitoring experience
Demonstrates a Commitment to the Trust Values
* People first
* Respect
* Do your best
Knowledge & Skills
* Practical experience of health & safety or Security management systems implementation and accident prevention
* Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, Security Management Guidance, Risk assessment and Incident Investigation techniques
* Comprehensive specialist knowledge and familiarisation with regard to health and safety legislation, and Security Management Guidance combined with awareness and full understanding of relevant government guidance and procedures.
* Demonstrate knowledge of NHS standards, Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) and Health Building Notes (HBN), health and safety regulations / DoH systems relating to health and safety
Experience
* Demonstrate working on a wide variety of health and safety issues
* Experience in using Microsoft Office software and incident reporting databases
* Health and Safety Committee experience or equivalent
* Experience of accident investigations and producing accident reports
* Experience of creating, delivering, and evaluating training to diverse audiences
* Experience of producing papers for committees including board level
* Line management of staff
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email dchst.recruitment@nhs.net and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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