Health and Safety Officer

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Corporate Resilience Team providing a key role in supporting the development and implementation of the Health and Safety agenda across the organisation. Reporting directly to Head of Corporate Resilience you will support in delivering and promoting the Trusts Health and Safety portfolio in line with the national and legislative requirements.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to engage with a wide range of staff including, but not limited to, clinical staff, executives, directors and their deputies, Directorate management, Matrons, Senior nurses, clinical directors, and communications teams, frequently both informally and formally and through oral and written mediums, the individual will also be a key communicator within the trust in relation to matters concerning Health and Safety.

The postholder will also communicate with a wide range of partners ensuring cross organisational working and planning, these organisations include but are not limited to, HSE, West Midlands Ambulance Service, ICB's, Local Authorities, Police, Fire Service, RCMT, other local Health providers, Public Health England and NHS England

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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