Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join their dedicated team. The role involves providing a comprehensive Health and Safety service across multiple sites, including policy development and training in Health and Safety courses. The ideal candidate will be a Certified Member of IOSH and will play a crucial part in promoting a safe environment for both clinical and non-clinical settings. If you are committed to continuous improvement and making a difference, join us!

Qualifications

• Experience in providing Health and Safety support in clinical settings.
• Ability to conduct audits and inspections across multiple sites.
• Skills in training others in Health and Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Undertake policy development for Health and Safety across the Trust.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Act as a course tutor for IOSH Managing Safely courses.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Audit and Inspections

Training and Development

Policy Development

Communication Skills

Education

Certified Member of 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.