Job summary
The Division of Infrastructure at the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
plays a vital role in the provision of a safe, clean and efficient environment
by delivering high quality services by professionals whose talent is nurtured
and supported to flourish through engagement and transformation, now and into
the future.
As one of the regions largest Trusts, delivering services across acute
and community care, we are seeking to appoint a highly experienced Head of
Safety and Effectiveness to join our Division of Infrastructure.
Working collaboratively with the Division of Infrastructure Senior Management team the Head of Safety and Effectiveness will provide governance
and risk management expertise, technical advice and guidance to ensure the
Trust is compliant with all statutory, regulatory and NHS policy
requirements. You will play a key role
in providing strategic direction and leadership management to a team of
managers and support staff.
Overall, this is a critical role responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the Trust's infrastructure services. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and experienced professional with a strong commitment to patient safety and service improvement.
Main duties of the job
The role of Head and Safety and Effectiveness will link and be supported by other subject matter experts across the range of infrastructure services - Estates, Facilities, Medical Physics/HSDU, PFI and Sustainability.
Key responsibilities and focus areas include:
- Governance and Risk Management
- Safety and Effectiveness
- Strategic Leadership
- Compliance
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in safety and effectiveness management, ideally within a healthcare setting.
- Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent in Risk and Safety Management or a closely related field.
- Member of a professional body e.g CMIOSH or MIIRSM
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide cohesive support and technical
expertise on fire, health, safety, and security matters to the divisional and
Trust teams and be able to obtain or provide interpretation of legislation,
regulatory and NHS requirements when required.
Support internal investigations and audits
across the Division of Infrastructure portfolio.
To develop and implement robust divisional
governance and risk management arrangements.
To develop, implement and monitor divisional and
Trust wide policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Work closely and support the Trusts Quality,
Safety and Risk Teams.
Support, via the Transformation Team, the divisions
Waste Reduction Programme with support from both internal and external parties.
Ensure that Infrastructure has clear processes
of governance and reporting, supporting the delivery of continuous improvement
and learning.
Coordinate Freedom of Information requests, complaints
and compliments.
Budgetary (£10m)
responsibility for all aspects of safety, health, and governance
management and responsible for
planning and delivering through productivity and
efficiencies
in a
financially sustainable manner.
To provide assurance to senior management that the
infrastructure portfolio of services meets all statutory, regulatory and NHS
policy requirements to ensure a safe and compliant service is delivered and
maintained.
To be the source of technical expertise for
health and safety to the Chief Infrastructure Officer and provide
interpretation of legislation when required.
Foster the continuous development of a One Team
ethos across the division.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide cohesive support and technical
expertise on fire, health, safety, and security matters to the divisional and
Trust teams and be able to obtain or provide interpretation of legislation,
regulatory and NHS requirements when required.
Support internal investigations and audits
across the Division of Infrastructure portfolio.
To develop and implement robust divisional
governance and risk management arrangements.
To develop, implement and monitor divisional and
Trust wide policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Work closely and support the Trusts Quality,
Safety and Risk Teams.
Support, via the Transformation Team, the divisions
Waste Reduction Programme with support from both internal and external parties.
Ensure that Infrastructure has clear processes
of governance and reporting, supporting the delivery of continuous improvement
and learning.
Coordinate Freedom of Information requests, complaints
and compliments.
Budgetary (£10m)
responsibility for all aspects of safety, health, and governance
management and responsible for
planning and delivering through productivity and
efficiencies
in a
financially sustainable manner.
To provide assurance to senior management that the
infrastructure portfolio of services meets all statutory, regulatory and NHS
policy requirements to ensure a safe and compliant service is delivered and
maintained.
To be the source of technical expertise for
health and safety to the Chief Infrastructure Officer and provide
interpretation of legislation when required.
Foster the continuous development of a One Team
ethos across the division.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Led and managed diverse professional teams, successfully implementing process improvements.
- Extensive experience in safety operational management at a senior level including risk management, incident investigation, or regulatory compliance.
- Experience working with external enforcing authorities (e.g., HSE, Fire Service).
- Developed, implemented, and operated risk management systems resulting in positive outcomes.
- Successfully managed project works to address non-compliance with Health & Safety legislation, resulting in positive outcomes.
- Planned and delivered waste reduction programs that resulted in quantifiable results, demonstrating strong governance management.
- Demonstrated experience in making difficult senior management decisions with positive outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience of delivery in hospital & community settings and their services and facilities
- Experience in developing and delivering complex long-term strategies related to safety and effectiveness.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Practical knowledge and familiarity with the interpretation of building and construction legislation.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in the application of Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations, approved codes of practice, guidance and practical implications.
Desirable
- Knowledge of CQC (Care Quality Commission) standards that apply to healthcare.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters degree level or equivalent in Risk & Safety Management or a closely related field.
- Member of professional body e.g., Chartered Member Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) or member of International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (MIIRSM).
Desirable
- Ongoing professional development in relation to the Healthcare Environment
- Change/project management qualification (APM/PRINCE2)
- Leadership Qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Led and managed diverse professional teams, successfully implementing process improvements.
- Extensive experience in safety operational management at a senior level including risk management, incident investigation, or regulatory compliance.
- Experience working with external enforcing authorities (e.g., HSE, Fire Service).
- Developed, implemented, and operated risk management systems resulting in positive outcomes.
- Successfully managed project works to address non-compliance with Health & Safety legislation, resulting in positive outcomes.
- Planned and delivered waste reduction programs that resulted in quantifiable results, demonstrating strong governance management.
- Demonstrated experience in making difficult senior management decisions with positive outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience of delivery in hospital & community settings and their services and facilities
- Experience in developing and delivering complex long-term strategies related to safety and effectiveness.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Practical knowledge and familiarity with the interpretation of building and construction legislation.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in the application of Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations, approved codes of practice, guidance and practical implications.
Desirable
- Knowledge of CQC (Care Quality Commission) standards that apply to healthcare.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters degree level or equivalent in Risk & Safety Management or a closely related field.
- Member of professional body e.g., Chartered Member Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) or member of International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (MIIRSM).
Desirable
- Ongoing professional development in relation to the Healthcare Environment
- Change/project management qualification (APM/PRINCE2)
- Leadership Qualification
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).
