Provide advice and leadership on thestatutory and legal requirements for health and safety, fire, waste andenvironmental issues, as the Hospices Competent Person in accordance with TheHealth and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Management of Health and Safety at WorkRegulations 1999, and all subsequent and related legislation
Be responsible for fire safety, as theHospices Competent Person, in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (FireSafety) Order 2005.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, implement and review health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
* Conduct regular audits and inspections across the hospice premises.
* Investigate accidents and incidents, ensuring accurate reporting and follow-up actions.
* Provide health and safety training and guidance to staff and volunteers.
* Maintain records in accordance with regulatory and internal standards.
* Liaise with external agencies, such as the HSE or local authorities, where necessary.
* Promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement.
About us
We are dedicated to creating a safe and compliant workplace for our employees and visitors. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Part-Time Health and Safety Officer to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a professional looking to make a meaningful impact while working part-time.
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks
2.1 Health& Safety
Maintainand develop the organisations health and safety policies and other relateddocumentation, ensuring they are understood and adopted by colleagues acrossthe Hospice
Liaisewith nominated colleagues from across the Hospice with responsibility forHealth and Safety, including Clinical, Facilities, Retail and Fundraising toensure that Health and Safety is a priority for all areas
Devise,develop and maintain practical systems for ensuring the safety of Hospice staff,volunteers, visitors, patients, public and contractors
Devise,develop and deliver tailored health and safety training to staff andvolunteers
Provideadvice and support for the Hospices compliance with the Care QualityCommission standards related to Health and Safety issues
Chairmeetings of the Health and Safety Committee.Provide reports as required to the Senior Management Team and the Boardof Trustees
EnsureSenior Managers and Trustee Directors are aware of and adequately trained tomeet their legal responsibilities
Liaisewith employees as required to consult and inform them about health and safetyand risk management matters
Ensurecompliance with the reporting requirements of The Reporting of Injuries,Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995
ConductHealth and Safety investigations as required. Maintain an Incident Reporting Databaseand compile statistical information on clinical and non-clinical incidents forreports as requested
Maintainsafety procedures in relation to the spread of infectious diseases, workingunder the guidance of the Infection Control Lead to minimise risks to patients,staff and visitors
Supportcompliance with COSHH to control the use of substances hazardous to health,including undertaking and updating relevant risk assessments and productinformation and ensuring staff using hazardous substances have undertakenrelevant training
2.2 RiskManagement
Providesupport to ensure that a robust risk assessment programme is maintained forboth clinical and non-clinical areas
Monitorand regularly review risk management policies, procedures and guidelines toenable the Hospice to comply with statutory and local obligations
Supportand advise Senior Managers on the creation and implementation of risk controlaction plans for their areas of responsibility
Supportstaff and volunteers to proactively identify areas of risk and bring them tothe attention of the relevant heads of department in a timely manner
Undertakeregular premises risk assessments at all Hospice owned and managed buildings inconjunction with the Facilities Manager
Liaiseclosely with the Facilities Manager who will have responsibility forimplementing any recommended measures in all Hospice managed premises
2.3 FireSafety
Providespecialist advice to Trustee Directors, Senior Managers, staff and volunteers inrelation to all aspects of fire safety and fire equipment within the Hospice,in respect of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Actas liaison to the Fire Brigade and other statutory bodies with regards to firesafety and compliance
Devise,develop and deliver tailored fire training to groups and individuals
Undertakeregular fire risk assessments at all Hospice owned and managed premises
Createand update robust fire safety procedures following those risk assessments
Analyseand respond to any safety audits and reports produced by the Fire Brigade,landlords, or other external agencies and produce a schedule of appropriatemeasures
Carryout risk assessments when required to specific staff and patients for personal evacuationpurposes
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
* NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety or Significant Relevant Experience.
* A current UK driving license (endorsements to be disclosed).
* A degree in a relevant discipline.
Experience
* Significant experience of using a range of IT packages.
* Significant experience of working to safe working practices and standards.
* Practical experience of undertaking audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
* Experience of devising, developing and delivering tailored training to groups and individuals.
* A background in health and safety management.
* Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
Personal Attributes
* Excellent communication skills in order to liaise effectively at all levels and with a wide variety of people including staff, volunteers, patients, contractors, suppliers, the public and statutory bodies.
* An appreciation of the special nature and interpersonal skills required of working in a Hospice environment.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* A keen problem solver with attention to detail.
* Able to work independently or as part of a team.
* Adaptable and receptive to changing needs and priorities.
* A commitment to collective responsibility, equality of opportunity and diversity.
* Understanding and commitment to confidentiality.
* A good understanding of the purpose, values and strategy of Alice House Hospice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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