Job summary
Reporting to the Senior Health and Safety Manager, this highly proactive role will support the management of Health and Safety across the Trust.
Your principal role will be to support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System whilst undertaking a regime of training, continual auditing, monitoring and review.
You will support the Trust you will review policies and procedures in relation to Occupational Health and Safety.
You will promote, at all times, a strong 'Safety Culture'.
Main duties of the job
To support the Health and Safety Team in the promotion of a consistent approach to the management of Health and Safety across the Trust through helping managers to develop local policies, guidelines and audit criteria which will assist staff in complying with Trust Policies and Statutory requirements.
Promote the general health, safety and welfare of employees through collaboration with other departments and individuals who have responsibilities in respect of health, safety and welfare issues as appropriate.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities are:
- Actively engaging with staff side and nominated Safety Representatives ensuring effective two-way communication and consultation, and involvement in joint H&S inspections and audits Collaborating with external organisations, Contractors and Consultants as appropriate Support the team to ensuring health and safety codes of practice, policies, procedure and standards are in place and updated accordingly on a regular basis
- Support with the identification and development of training to ensure relevant developmental events and training exercises are delivered Undertake a programme of health and safety inspections, audits as directed by the Senior Health and Safety Manager Supporting colleagues in their efforts to embed a safety culture Supporting with the implementation and operational maintenance of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Standard Oversight and maintenance of the health and safety internet site Coordination of a programme of health and safety tours and inspection across the divisional and Corporate management team Assist the Senior Health and Safety Manager with non-clinical investigations To support the Health and Safety Team with the successful delivery of relevant communications across the Trust To support the Health and Safety Team with the review and delivery of training To manage and maintain the health and Safety helpdesk responses To promote a positive health and safety culture across the Trust To support the wider Health and Safety Team as appropriate The post holder will be expected to undertake a programme of continuous professional development maintaining and updating their specialist knowledge in the field of occupational health and safety in order that they are in a position to offer high a quality professional service The post holder will in conjunction with the Health and Safety team analyse and interpret the outcomes of inspections and audits, and offer advice and support on the range of options identified to control, reduce and manage risk
- Work across multi sites as required (Trust wide)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities are:
- Actively engaging with staff side and nominated Safety Representatives ensuring effective two-way communication and consultation, and involvement in joint H&S inspections and audits Collaborating with external organisations, Contractors and Consultants as appropriate Support the team to ensuring health and safety codes of practice, policies, procedure and standards are in place and updated accordingly on a regular basis
- Support with the identification and development of training to ensure relevant developmental events and training exercises are delivered Undertake a programme of health and safety inspections, audits as directed by the Senior Health and Safety Manager Supporting colleagues in their efforts to embed a safety culture Supporting with the implementation and operational maintenance of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Standard Oversight and maintenance of the health and safety internet site Coordination of a programme of health and safety tours and inspection across the divisional and Corporate management team Assist the Senior Health and Safety Manager with non-clinical investigations To support the Health and Safety Team with the successful delivery of relevant communications across the Trust To support the Health and Safety Team with the review and delivery of training To manage and maintain the health and Safety helpdesk responses To promote a positive health and safety culture across the Trust To support the wider Health and Safety Team as appropriate The post holder will be expected to undertake a programme of continuous professional development maintaining and updating their specialist knowledge in the field of occupational health and safety in order that they are in a position to offer high a quality professional service The post holder will in conjunction with the Health and Safety team analyse and interpret the outcomes of inspections and audits, and offer advice and support on the range of options identified to control, reduce and manage risk
- Work across multi sites as required (Trust wide)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HND/equivalent in relevant subject
- Membership of Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (Affiliate member IOSH or above)
Desirable
- Degree in a relevant subject (for example Health and Safety, Law, Environmental Health, Risk Management,)
Special knowledge including experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge and experience of legal aspects in relation to H&S
- Experience of working with the HSE and other enforcement bodies
- Computer literate Microsoft Packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint IT Skills
Desirable
- Experience of ISO45001 Auditor
- Experience as a H&S Advisor within the NHS or a similar complex organisation
- Experience of undertaking complex investigations following serious incident
- Understanding of Public and Employer Liability Claims management processes
- Experience and knowledge of the principles and practice of risk management
Behaviours
Essential
- Self-Motivated
- Drive and Persistence
- Ability to gain the confidence and credibility of a range of professionals
Special working conditions
Essential
- Meeting with staff, patients and/ or families after serious incident investigations to share findings and learning.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HND/equivalent in relevant subject
- Membership of Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (Affiliate member IOSH or above)
Desirable
- Degree in a relevant subject (for example Health and Safety, Law, Environmental Health, Risk Management,)
Special knowledge including experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge and experience of legal aspects in relation to H&S
- Experience of working with the HSE and other enforcement bodies
- Computer literate Microsoft Packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint IT Skills
Desirable
- Experience of ISO45001 Auditor
- Experience as a H&S Advisor within the NHS or a similar complex organisation
- Experience of undertaking complex investigations following serious incident
- Understanding of Public and Employer Liability Claims management processes
- Experience and knowledge of the principles and practice of risk management
Behaviours
Essential
- Self-Motivated
- Drive and Persistence
- Ability to gain the confidence and credibility of a range of professionals
Special working conditions
Essential
- Meeting with staff, patients and/ or families after serious incident investigations to share findings and learning.
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
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).
