Job summary
We have an opportunity has arisen to join the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Risk, Health and Safety Advisor.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Risk, Health and Safety Advisor, ideally with a strong public sector background. You'll play a key role in ensuring that the Trust and employees comply with health and safety legislation and that safety policies and practices are implemented and adhered to. You'll plan, implement, monitor and review proactive and preventative safety measures.
We are seeking some with strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Health and safety advisers, above all, protect our employees, patients and the public. Therefore, you'll need a blend of soft and technical skills in order to succeed.
Main duties of the job
The Trust is looking for a qualified and experienced Risk, Health and Safety professional to work in a small centralised team supporting our divisions. You will advise on compliance, undertake risk assessments, audits and workplace inspections and advise on solutions and remedial action. You will carry out incidents investigations, design and deliver health and safety training and help develop and review our policies. You will be responsible for analysing health, safety and risk data, preparing and presenting reports as well as ensuring good governance of our risk register. You will have good interpersonal skills, be able to work proactively with minimal supervision and to respond to the dynamic needs of an NHS organisation.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide an accurate and clear interpretation of health and safety legislation, codes of practice, Directives and best practice to the organisation and other stakeholders
- Knowledge and experience of hazard identification, risk assessments, manual handling assessments and COSHH assessments
- Undertake divisional surveys, audits and workplace inspections, advising on solutions and giving guidance on remedial action.
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Developing and reviewing policy
- Designing and delivering comprehensive health and safety information, education and training packages for staff to support the health and safety management system
- Advise on the suitability of safety appliances, protective clothing and the safe use of plant and equipment including liaising with suppliers and other stakeholders within the division
- Analyse health, safety and risk data for trends. Prepare and present divisional health & safety reports and statistical/performance data and present reports at groups, committees
- Outline safe operational procedures which identify and take into account all relevant hazards
- Provides information to the Divisional Board and specialties on incidents and risks, and staff feedback.
- Identifying trends and ensuring action plans are agreed, completed and assurance is provided that lessons are learnt
- Ensures the Divisional Risk Register is kept up to date using the Trust risk management software programme
- Manages a process to ensure the latest national guidance, best practise and safety alerts are reviewed and incorporated into local practice within the Division
- Ensures timely completion of RIDDOR forms
- Keeping abreast of national recommendations and guidance and ensuring compliance in a timely manner
- Consider the contribution of human factors in the development and management of incidents
- Implement health and safety improvement programmes within the division
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide an accurate and clear interpretation of health and safety legislation, codes of practice, Directives and best practice to the organisation and other stakeholders
- Knowledge and experience of hazard identification, risk assessments, manual handling assessments and COSHH assessments
- Undertake divisional surveys, audits and workplace inspections, advising on solutions and giving guidance on remedial action.
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Developing and reviewing policy
- Designing and delivering comprehensive health and safety information, education and training packages for staff to support the health and safety management system
- Advise on the suitability of safety appliances, protective clothing and the safe use of plant and equipment including liaising with suppliers and other stakeholders within the division
- Analyse health, safety and risk data for trends. Prepare and present divisional health & safety reports and statistical/performance data and present reports at groups, committees
- Outline safe operational procedures which identify and take into account all relevant hazards
- Provides information to the Divisional Board and specialties on incidents and risks, and staff feedback.
- Identifying trends and ensuring action plans are agreed, completed and assurance is provided that lessons are learnt
- Ensures the Divisional Risk Register is kept up to date using the Trust risk management software programme
- Manages a process to ensure the latest national guidance, best practise and safety alerts are reviewed and incorporated into local practice within the Division
- Ensures timely completion of RIDDOR forms
- Keeping abreast of national recommendations and guidance and ensuring compliance in a timely manner
- Consider the contribution of human factors in the development and management of incidents
- Implement health and safety improvement programmes within the division
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (level 6) or equivalent
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent including Mathematics/ English
- Experience in undertaking risks assessments
- Ability to support the development and review of health and safety policies and procedures
- Experience in undertaking safety audits and undertaking safety inspections
- Experience in the design and delivery health and safety training
- Knowledge of the regulatory requirements for the reporting of RIDDORs
- A sound knowledge of health and safety legislation and the ability to interpret and advise accordingly
- Knowledge of, and experience using, risk registers
- Skills and experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis and report writing
- Ability to analyse and interpret data producing meaningful reports
- Appropriate experience in a health and safety role
Desirable
- Ergonomic Assessor qualification
- Graduate level IOSH Membership
- Investigation Qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (level 6) or equivalent
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent including Mathematics/ English
- Experience in undertaking risks assessments
- Ability to support the development and review of health and safety policies and procedures
- Experience in undertaking safety audits and undertaking safety inspections
- Experience in the design and delivery health and safety training
- Knowledge of the regulatory requirements for the reporting of RIDDORs
- A sound knowledge of health and safety legislation and the ability to interpret and advise accordingly
- Knowledge of, and experience using, risk registers
- Skills and experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis and report writing
- Ability to analyse and interpret data producing meaningful reports
- Appropriate experience in a health and safety role
Desirable
- Ergonomic Assessor qualification
- Graduate level IOSH Membership
- Investigation Qualification
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
