Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated health and safety professional to join the health and safety team at The Royal Marsden as a full time Health and Safety Advisor on a 12 month fixed term contract. Supporting the Health and Safety Manager, the successful candidate will provide expert advice, guidance and support on Health and Safety matters throughout the organisation. This role is essential for supporting the management and continuous improvement of health and safety practices to provide a safe and healthy workplace for our staff and service users and to foster a positive health and safety culture in the organisation. The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or an equivalent qualification. Experience in a similar-sized organisation and knowledge of working within a healthcare environment are highly desirable.
Main duties of the job
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust regards its responsibility for health, safety and welfare as a matter of prime importance. We are seeking an Interim Health and Safety Advisor to support the Health andSafety Manager to provide expert advice, guidance and support on Health and Safety matters throughout the organisation. This role is essential for supporting the management and continuous improvement of health and safety practices in order to provide a safe and healthy workplace for our staff and service users and to foster a positive health and safety culture in the organisation.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
2.1 Provide expert advice, guidance and support to staff at all levels on health and safety matters and arrangements.2.2 Keep up to date with changes to health and safety legislation and ensuring any changes identified that are relevant to the Trust are raised with the Health and Safety Manager.2.3 Assist the development of health and safety arrangements within Trust policies and procedures for the purpose of achieving compliance with legislative requirements and safe practice.2.4 Assist the Health and Safety Manager with undertaking measures needed to ensure the effectiveness of the health and safety management system.2.5 Support the Health and Safety Manager with a programme of audits and inspections to ensure continuous improvement in health and safety.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
2.1 Provide expert advice, guidance and support to staff at all levels on health and safety matters and arrangements.2.2 Keep up to date with changes to health and safety legislation and ensuring any changes identified that are relevant to the Trust are raised with the Health and Safety Manager.2.3 Assist the development of health and safety arrangements within Trust policies and procedures for the purpose of achieving compliance with legislative requirements and safe practice.2.4 Assist the Health and Safety Manager with undertaking measures needed to ensure the effectiveness of the health and safety management system.2.5 Support the Health and Safety Manager with a programme of audits and inspections to ensure continuous improvement in health and safety.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety qualification or equivalent
- Willingness to further develop expertise by undertaking relevant Health and Safety Qualifications
Desirable
- Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained through relevant employment OR Junior Health and Safety Advisor role: Previous experience with health and safety related
- Experience in undertaking or supporting incident investigation
- Experience in undertaking risk assessments
- Experience in undertaking ergonomic workstation assessments
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or a healthcare environment
- Experience in undertaking audits and inspections
- Experience in using the incident reporting system Datix
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of the requirements of The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR)
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills which includes servicing meetings and reporting/briefing
- Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skill with the confidence and ability to liaise with staff at all levels within the organisation.
- Excellent organisational skills, including high level of accuracy and ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to assimilate information quickly and make reasoned judgements under pressure.
- Ability to assimilate information quickly and make reasoned judgements under pressure.
- Time management skills (ability to manage own workload)
- Ability to work on own initiative and as an effective team member.
- Use of IT packages - excellent knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Word
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of other relevant Health and Safety legislation such as RIDDOR, COSHH and DSE regulations
- Ability to interpret guidance and legislation and disseminate key facts and information.
- Broad understanding of the non-clinical risk issues within a health setting
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety qualification or equivalent
- Willingness to further develop expertise by undertaking relevant Health and Safety Qualifications
Desirable
- Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained through relevant employment OR Junior Health and Safety Advisor role: Previous experience with health and safety related
- Experience in undertaking or supporting incident investigation
- Experience in undertaking risk assessments
- Experience in undertaking ergonomic workstation assessments
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or a healthcare environment
- Experience in undertaking audits and inspections
- Experience in using the incident reporting system Datix
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of the requirements of The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR)
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills which includes servicing meetings and reporting/briefing
- Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skill with the confidence and ability to liaise with staff at all levels within the organisation.
- Excellent organisational skills, including high level of accuracy and ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to assimilate information quickly and make reasoned judgements under pressure.
- Ability to assimilate information quickly and make reasoned judgements under pressure.
- Time management skills (ability to manage own workload)
- Ability to work on own initiative and as an effective team member.
- Use of IT packages - excellent knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Word
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of other relevant Health and Safety legislation such as RIDDOR, COSHH and DSE regulations
- Ability to interpret guidance and legislation and disseminate key facts and information.
- Broad understanding of the non-clinical risk issues within a health setting
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.
