Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Telford Hospital NHS Trust; SHREWSBURY; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS Trust based in Shrewsbury is hiring a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to support the Health and Safety Team. The role requires undertaking audits, inspections, and policy development while serving as a tutor for IOSH courses. Candidates need to be IOSH certified and passionate about providing excellent care. This position offers the chance to work collaboratively in a meaningful environment dedicated to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Continuing professional development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety management.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Ability to conduct audits and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Support the Health and Safety Team in service delivery.
• Undertake policy development and audits across the Trust.
• Serve as a course tutor for IOSH courses.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Policy Development

Risk Assessment

Education

Certified Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join our established Team. Based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and with potential to work across all Trust sites, you will support the Health and Safety Team in providing an effective, professional H&S service across the Trust, working in both clinical and non-clinical settings. You will be a day-to-day first point of contact for H&S matters at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Please note that we will support the successful applicant to undertake continuing professional development while in post, and that we expect the post holder to be a Certified Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

The H&S Team Manager would welcome informal conversations about this post, via telephone and email.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake policy development, audits, inspections, investigations and monitoring activities across the Trust, and you will be a course tutor for the in-house IOSH Managing Safely and Working Safely courses.

Working for our organisation

The H&S Team is an established team with bases at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, and The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for the full range of activities associated with this role, and the main responsibilities of the successful applicant.