Job summary
If you are passionate about ensuring the health, safety and well-being of others then why not join our Corporate Health and Safety team as a Health and Safety Advisor based in Nottingham at the Queens Medical Centre. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference by supporting the delivery of effective health and safety strategies across all of our sites.About the Role: Working closely within a team of Health and Safety professionals, you will help support our managers and staff in ensuring that our operations and functional activities comply with our internal assurance arrangements, policies and procedures that are designed to help deliver compliance with our health and safety duties.
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.
Main Duties:Health and Safety Auditing, Inspections and Investigations,RIDDOR reporting and investigations,Delivering health and safety training,Compiling reports and recommendationsProvide support and advice and guidance on a range of health and safety topicsRequirements:Ideally you should hold a General H&S Certificate (IOSH / BSC) and be working towards you Level 5 health and safety qualification. Previous experience in undertaking health and safety activities is desirable. You should be self-motivated and able to work independently and prioritise assigned tasks effectively. You should also possess strong communication and teamworking skills.Desirable:Whilst experience in working in the NHS or a healthcare setting is desirable it is not essential.
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.
Apply now to be part of a dynamic team focused on ensuring a safe environment for all staff, patients, and visitors.
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
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent with at least 3 years' experience of health and safety preferably within an NHS setting.
- Qualified to Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent
Desirable
- Working towards level 5 health and safety qualification
essential criteria
Essential
- extensive up to date knowledge and practical application of health and safety management systems and the principles and practice of risk assessment processes
- Experience in delivering and implementing health and safety training
- practical knowledge of incident investigation and RIDDOR processes
Desirable
- experience of health and safety audit and inspection within a large organisation
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
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent with at least 3 years' experience of health and safety preferably within an NHS setting.
- Qualified to Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent
Desirable
- Working towards level 5 health and safety qualification
essential criteria
Essential
- extensive up to date knowledge and practical application of health and safety management systems and the principles and practice of risk assessment processes
- Experience in delivering and implementing health and safety training
- practical knowledge of incident investigation and RIDDOR processes
Desirable
- experience of health and safety audit and inspection within a large organisation
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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