Senior Health and Safety Advisor
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 Current 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals or equivalent UK qualification (or due to complete very soon, with evidence of appropriate supporting experience).
- Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH), or Certified Member of IOSH (CertIOSH) and working towards CMIOSH (or due to become eligible for Certified Membership very soon).
- Level 3 qualification in adult teaching and learning (or willing to undertake in post, with evidence of appropriate supporting experience).
- Qualifications and/ or experience in a related field e.g. science, engineering, construction, psychology, ergonomics, etc. including membership of a relevant professional organisation.
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of (or having assisted in) the development and implementation of health and safety policies, strategies, practices, management systems, audits, reviews, performance standards and targets.
- Experience in devising, delivering, and evaluating training to groups and to individuals.
- Experience of delivering health and safety services in a healthcare environment or other complex setting.
- Preparing reliable and accessible reports on incident (or similar) data for a wide audience.
- Good knowledge of UK health and safety law, plus associated approved codes of practice and guidance.
- Understanding of enforcement of health and safety law.
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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider.Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.
If you require the application form in an alternative format, please call the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402 or email us at [email protected]
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.
Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.