Head of Health & Safety (XN09) - NHS
NHS Jobs Leeds
- JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY The post holder will be responsible for the effective management of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust Health & Safety operations across the Trust. The post holder will develop close, collaborative working relationships and a clear communication strategy with Executive Directors, Specialist Risk Advisors, Staff side Union Representatives and colleagues in other departments, including Clinical Service Units (CSUs) and non-clinical Corporate Support teams, establishing a governance framework for the effective management of Health & Safety. The post holder will liaise and engage with external organisations and regulators, including the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and Care Quality Commission (CQC), supporting colleagues in this process. The post holder will lead on the Health & Safety agenda for the Trust, including the development of policies to support compliance with statutory requirements, providing assurance to the Trust Board. Financial Pay Budget of approx. £200,000 Non-Pay Budget of approx. £10,000 Provision of Health and Safety advice which could have significant financial and operational implications. Non-financial Direct Reporting: 3 (2 Health and Safety Advisors, 1 Health and Safety Project Co-ordinator) Indirect Reporting: Advice, support and direction to Specialist Risk Advisors 3. ORGANISATIONAL CHART 4. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Professional Knowledge To be effective in the role, the post holder will require the following: Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, best practice and associated requirements. Knowledge of Health and Safety Management Systems in large, complex organisations. Knowledge of risk assessment methodology. Knowledge of Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and associated incident investigation techniques. Understanding of the requirements of regulation and inspection, including HSE and CQC. The management and organisation of health services within the NHS framework and particularly in an acute hospital Trust. Education, teaching and training interventions and evaluation systems. Strategy and Policy Standards Develop and sustain a Health and Safety strategy for the Trust, Managers and Staff. Support the implementation of the Trusts risk management strategy and framework. Lead the development of the Trust Health and Safety Policy. Develop, maintain and implement a range of health and safety management and risk specific performance standards and audit tool. Report compliance with agreed performance standards to the Trust Board. Lead the development and implementation of health and safety related policies and procedures which support the achievement of operational goals and service plans. Lead the preparation and presentation of the Health and Safety reports to Risk Management Committee and Trust Board. Contribute to the Trusts strategic priorities and delivery of the annual commitments. Leadership and Management Engage and liaise with the HSE, developing effective working relationships. Engage with the Chair of Staff Side and the associated representatives on health and safety matters. Provide professional support to the Health and Safety Consultation Committee. Undertake incident investigations; train and support others to develop skills in undertaking investigations. Undertake complex risk assessments, liaising with operational and corporate leads. Promote a culture of positive learning and staff engagement, based on the principles of continuous quality improvement and Trust values. Contribute to the Trust mechanisms in place to ensure that the learning arising from incident investigations is effectively shared across the organisation, including learning hub and implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Plan (PSIRP). Deliver training related to Health and Safety. Support the Trust preparations for inspection by the CQC, leading on compliance with Health and Safety standards and the provision of evidence to support inspection. Provide an expert opinion regarding health and safety legislation on Employers and Public Liability insurance claims. Create and maintain the Trust Health and Safety Intranet site. Provide guidance to operational directors, management teams and Trust policies and procedures in relation to health and safety. Act as the Trust principal co-ordinator for the national Central Alerting System (CAS) maintaining a framework to provide assurance on compliance. Be aware of proposed changes to Health and Safety Regulations and communicate those changes to all relevant managers and staff. Assess the impact of those changes to the Trust and develop strategies for managing the implications. Provide advice, assistance and training to staff across the Trust on the Trust Health and Safety Management System and Risk Management arrangements. Lead on Health and Safety discussions and raise awareness at new staff induction programme. Work in conjunction with the Risk Manager to continue to develop the Trusts risk assessment framework. Participate in QI collaboratives and provide support, as agreed, in conjunction with clinical leads and KPO. Support the Trust in implementing the Leeds Improvement Method (LIM). Support the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Quality to ensure the Trust Health and Safety strategies are understood and accepted by all relevant staff. Provide expert advice on Health and Safety legislation to senior operational colleagues including Clinical Directors, General Managers and Heads of Nursing providing support with the effective management of risks. Lead discussions at Trust Board development workshops regarding Health and Safety legislation and responsibilities of the Board, in conjunction with the Director of Quality.
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