Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Health and Safety Adviser, to be part of our Health & Safety Team within the Governance Department across the Northern Care Alliance.
Accountable to the Group Health & Safety Manager you will be part of the Health & Safety Team working across the Care Organisations namely Royal Oldham Hospital, Fairfield General Hospital , Rochdale Infirmary, Salford Royal Hospital, and the Adult & Children Services covering Oldham, Rochdale and Bury Community Services.
You may be required to work at any of the Care organisations, all new starters to Corporate posts within the Northern Care Alliance will be employed by Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and be on a Salford Contract.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for providing expert advice on health and safety matters across the Care Organisations, and community services you will assist in the development and delivery of health and safety training programmes carry out accident investigations and assist in policy development and implementation.
You will undertake health and safety inspections, audits and risks assessments and use your knowledge and skills to support the care organisations in understanding and fulfilling their health & safety responsibilities
In addition you will have substantive experience, experience within a healthcare setting would be an advantage, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with staff at all levels, possess a health and safety qualification and have up to date knowledge of health and safety legislation.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health & Safety Qualification (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent NEBOSH Certificate, working towards Diploma)
- Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Desirable
- Chartered membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience, extensive and up to date knowledge and be able to promote best practice of health and safety
- Understanding of data capture techniques and data analysis
- Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and Power Point) or equivalent systems
Desirable
- Some previous NHS experience
- Experience of leading on Health & Safety initiatives
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work to, negotiate and co-ordinate deadlines
- Time management skills, including the ability to prioritise, plan and manage a large workload
- Good organisational skills
- Car driver with UK driving licence
- Able to work within a team environment
- Effective problem solving skills
- Excellent presentation and training skills
- Aptitude to communicate complex information to colleagues in a clear and precise manner
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Positive outlook, motivation, enthusiasm, commitment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Health and Safety and Organisational Risk Management in a large complex organisation
- Knowledge of UK legislation relating to health and safety at work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health & Safety Qualification (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent NEBOSH Certificate, working towards Diploma)
- Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Desirable
- Chartered membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience, extensive and up to date knowledge and be able to promote best practice of health and safety
- Understanding of data capture techniques and data analysis
- Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and Power Point) or equivalent systems
Desirable
- Some previous NHS experience
- Experience of leading on Health & Safety initiatives
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work to, negotiate and co-ordinate deadlines
- Time management skills, including the ability to prioritise, plan and manage a large workload
- Good organisational skills
- Car driver with UK driving licence
- Able to work within a team environment
- Effective problem solving skills
- Excellent presentation and training skills
- Aptitude to communicate complex information to colleagues in a clear and precise manner
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Positive outlook, motivation, enthusiasm, commitment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Health and Safety and Organisational Risk Management in a large complex organisation
- Knowledge of UK legislation relating to health and safety at work
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).
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.
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).