Job summary
The Trust is looking to appoint an individual to the position of Health, Safety & Security Specialist.
Working closely with the Health, Safety & Security Lead and other Senior Managers the Health, Safety & Security Specialist is responsible for leading on The Violence, Prevention & Reduction Strategic Plan and the day-to-day management of the Health, Safety & Security Advisers to implement and manage Health & Safety within the Trust, which involves a regime of continual auditing, monitoring, and review, so that the Trust has discharged their statutory obligations across all operational activity whilst delivering a strong Safety Culture.
Main duties of the job
- To lead the implementation of designated health and safety activities/ projects, advising on appropriate health and safety strategies and actions.
- To ensure that the Trusts health and safety practices are developed in order that the highest standards are achieved.
- To manage safety and security inspections of premises across the Trust and ensure are carried out in line with the annual plan.
- To produce reports on security management including information on staff security and Violence, Prevention and Reduction. Incorporating action planning and monitoring.
- To provide support to staff who have been subject to incidents of violence or aggression and liaise with Police on their behalf.
- To provide training, advice and are support on all aspects of Health & Safety and Security management issues and legislative implications to groups of staff dependent on their role, including large groups and individual focused support.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff within the Health, Safety & Security Team including appointments, sickness management and appraisal.
About us
The members of the Health, Safety & Security Team are located throughout the six counties of the East of England and work from both our offices based, at various regional headquarters, as well as from home. This flexibility is of great benefit to support our staff across the Trust and team members and is agreed directly with line management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See enclosed job description and person specification for the Health, Safety & Security Specialist for full details of this role within the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See enclosed job description and person specification for the Health, Safety & Security Specialist for full details of this role within the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBOSH Diploma (or Equivalent, Degree Level) or Equivalent Experience
- Security Related Qualification (Degree Level) or Equivalent Experience
- Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH)
Desirable
- Management/Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial Health & Safety and/or Security Managerial experience in the NHS or other large Organisation
- Demonstrated experience of developing & delivering presentations/training packages to groups at all levels within an Organisation
- Understanding and comprehensive knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation and best practice, including external reporting requirements (HSE, ICS, CQC)
Desirable
- Understanding of the NHS Violence, Prevention & Reductions Standards
Skills
Essential
- Be able to prioritise complex agenda, own work and be able to direct others effectively
- Ability to work with people (staff and patients) in a distressed and vulnerable state to obtain accurate, factual and relevant information
Desirable
- Technical knowledge of Security and Personal Safety protection equipment/systems
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work within an environment with conflicting demands and pressures
- Able to challenge the views of others effectively and appropriately
- Ability to travel across the region
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBOSH Diploma (or Equivalent, Degree Level) or Equivalent Experience
- Security Related Qualification (Degree Level) or Equivalent Experience
- Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH)
Desirable
- Management/Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial Health & Safety and/or Security Managerial experience in the NHS or other large Organisation
- Demonstrated experience of developing & delivering presentations/training packages to groups at all levels within an Organisation
- Understanding and comprehensive knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation and best practice, including external reporting requirements (HSE, ICS, CQC)
Desirable
- Understanding of the NHS Violence, Prevention & Reductions Standards
Skills
Essential
- Be able to prioritise complex agenda, own work and be able to direct others effectively
- Ability to work with people (staff and patients) in a distressed and vulnerable state to obtain accurate, factual and relevant information
Desirable
- Technical knowledge of Security and Personal Safety protection equipment/systems
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work within an environment with conflicting demands and pressures
- Able to challenge the views of others effectively and appropriately
- Ability to travel across the region
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).
