Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Corporate Health and Safety team as an Health and Safety Advisor.
The post presents an excellent opportunity to work across allTrustsitesand will be based in Nottingham at the Queens Medical Centre. The post will support the delivery of effective health and safety strategy and support and assist Divisions/Departments in meeting their statutory responsibilities in health and safety.
Main duties of the job
Working with the Health and Safety Lead, the post holder will be part of a team who are required to ensure compliance with statutory legislation. You will be familiar with Health and Safety legislation, be able to complete and support in risk assessment, lead on incident investigation including RIDDOR ensuring root causes are identified, lessons learnt and appropriate measures are implemented. You will support and carry out inspections and audits of practice against Health and Safety policy and procedures to ensure the highest professional health and safety advice is available.
The post holder will engage effectively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues, senior managers and key stakeholders to ensure effective health and safety management systems and process are in place.
We are looking for someone that is experienced in health and safety and has a recognised health and safety qualification. Someone who ismotivated and enthusiastic and able to work and act on their own initiative with minimum supervision and possess the ability to work andcommunicate effectively in a pleasant manner with all members of staff, patients and visitors across NUH.
As a team player, you'll be able to prioritise your work in order to meet deadlines and have a team focused approach. Previous experience ofworking within a healthcare environment or the NHS is desirable but not essential.
About us
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
You need to be able to demonstrate; strong interpersonal, communication, training and presentation skills, be organised and possess strong IT skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
You need to be able to demonstrate; strong interpersonal, communication, training and presentation skills, be organised and possess strong IT skills.
Person Specification
person specification
Essential
- Qualified to Level 6 NEBOSH Diploma or Health and Safety or equivalent
- Qualified to level 3 Certificate in Health and Safety/NEBOSH Certificate
- 3 years experience of health and safety preferably within NHS or within a comparable organisation
Desirable
- Training experience and qualification
- membership of IOSH
essential criteria
Essential
- proven track record in undertaking audit/inspections within a large organisation
- strong working knowledge of RIDDOR, understanding and proven track record of incident, investigation, learning and improvement
- extensive up to date knowledge and practical application of health and safety management systems and the principles and practice of risk assessment processes
Desirable
- experience of health and safety within health care organisation/s
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- ability to work to negotiate and co-ordinate deadlines in a variety of teams to meet local, trust and national targets
- ability to analse information, organisational processess and prects within the context of health and safety, recommending the best course of action for the Trust
Desirable
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
Person Specification
person specification
Essential
- Qualified to Level 6 NEBOSH Diploma or Health and Safety or equivalent
- Qualified to level 3 Certificate in Health and Safety/NEBOSH Certificate
- 3 years experience of health and safety preferably within NHS or within a comparable organisation
Desirable
- Training experience and qualification
- membership of IOSH
essential criteria
Essential
- proven track record in undertaking audit/inspections within a large organisation
- strong working knowledge of RIDDOR, understanding and proven track record of incident, investigation, learning and improvement
- extensive up to date knowledge and practical application of health and safety management systems and the principles and practice of risk assessment processes
Desirable
- experience of health and safety within health care organisation/s
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- ability to work to negotiate and co-ordinate deadlines in a variety of teams to meet local, trust and national targets
- ability to analse information, organisational processess and prects within the context of health and safety, recommending the best course of action for the Trust
Desirable
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Queens Medical Centre
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)