Health and Safety Coordinator

Milton Keynes University Hospital; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health provider is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator to support their Health & Safety Team in Milton Keynes. The role involves providing operational support, coordinating training on health and safety standards, and advising on compliance matters. Ideal candidates have a background in health and safety in a hospital setting, along with strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers flexible working options and requires UK residency. Training on COSHH and risk management is a key aspect of this role.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital or relevant health and safety role.
• Knowledge of COSHH and risk management principles.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Health & Safety department.
• Coordinate and deliver training on COSHH and health & safety.
• Manage and monitor Health & Safety standards and processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of COSHH

Risk management

Experience in health and safety roles

Job description

Position Summary

Position: Health & Safety Coordinator, Band 5

Hours: 37.5 per week. All MKUH roles considered for flexible working.

Location: Milton Keynes University Hospital, UK.

About the role

We are appointing a new Health & Safety Coordinator to support the Trust Health & Safety Team across the organisation. The role provides operational support to the daily functions of the Health & Safety department, including assistance with managing and monitoring standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health and Safety within the Board are adhered to. You will work closely with the Health & Safety Managers, Advisors, manual handling team and Estates team to provide administrative and daily functional support, co‑ordinate and deliver training on COSHH, risk management, Violence & Abuse and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and daily functional support to the Health & Safety department.
• Coordinate and deliver training on Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), risk management, Violence & Abuse and health & safety.
• Manage and monitor Health & Safety standards, processes, communications, training and systems.
• Assist in implementing the Trust’s Health & Safety Agenda across the organisation.
• Provide advice, guidance and support to staff on health and safety matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working in a hospital, or relevant health and safety role.
• Knowledge of COSHH and risk management principles.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Desirable: familiarity with the RADAR/DATIX system.
• Must be a UK resident; sponsorship not available.

Benefits & Working Conditions

Flexible working options are considered.

Application Notes

Interview date: 02 February 2026.

‘We care, We communicate, We collaborate, We contribute’ motto.

Recruitment contact: Fredrick Ayemhenre, Health and Safety Advisor, [e-mail].