Job summary
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join the Health, Safety, Fire & Security Team. The role will be working across all sites of DHCFT within Derbyshire. You will support the Head of Health & Safety, Fire and Security in relation to Health & Safety issues with specific reference to the NHS Fire code standards and the requirements of the HSWA 1974.
The successful candidate will provide professional advice on all Health & Safety / Incident prevention matters relating to staff, patients and premises. . You will also develop and deliver Health & Safety training in line with the training needs analysis for the Trust, this will include face to face, e-learning and Risk Assessment training to ensure compliance with all relevant Safety legislation and guidance, in particular the Management at Work Regulations 1999 and related Department of Health, Health Technical Memorandums. The above will apply to all Trust sites including areas that work in other Trusts buildings
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide professional advice on all Health & Safety / Incident prevention matters relating to staff and premises.
To undertake Heath & Safety Audits, write policy, develop safe systems of work, accident/incident investigations and to provide safety advice to all staff.
You will also develop and deliver Health & Safety training in line with the training needs analysis for the Trust, this will include face to face, e-learning and Risk Assessment training to ensure compliance with all relevant Safety legislation and guidance, in particular the The Management at Work Regulations 1999 and related Department of Health, Health Technical Memorandums. The above will apply to all Trust sites including areas that work in other Trusts buildings.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
- Relocation package may be available
Job description
Job responsibilities
To demonstrate the Trusts values in everything you do in the work environment and live up to DHCFTs Trust Values
Job description
Job responsibilities
To demonstrate the Trusts values in everything you do in the work environment and live up to DHCFTs Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or Equivalent e.g. NEBOSH Diploma in occupational Safety & Health or equivalent
- Chartered Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health or working towards or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development and knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
- Able to fulfil the travel requirements for the role as you will be expected to work across all Trust sites
Desirable
- Audit Qualification in ISO or relevant audit/monitoring experience
Demonstrates a Committment to the Trust Values
Essential
- People first
- Respect
- Honesty
- Do your best
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Practical experience of health & safety or Security management systems implementation and accident prevention
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, Security Management Guidance, Risk assessment and Incident Investigation techniques
- Comprehensive specialist knowledge and familiarisation with regard to health and safety legislation, and Security Management Guidance combined with awareness and full understanding of relevant government guidance and procedures.
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of NHS standards, Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) and Health Building Notes (HBN), health and safety regulations / DoH systems relating to health and safety
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate working on a wide variety of health and safety issues
- Experience in using Microsoft Office software and incident reporting databases
- Health and Safety Committee experience or equivalent
- Experience of accident investigations and producing accident reports
- Experience of creating, delivering, and evaluating training to diverse audiences
- Experience of producing papers for committees including board level
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or Equivalent e.g. NEBOSH Diploma in occupational Safety & Health or equivalent
- Chartered Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health or working towards or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development and knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
- Able to fulfil the travel requirements for the role as you will be expected to work across all Trust sites
Desirable
- Audit Qualification in ISO or relevant audit/monitoring experience
Demonstrates a Committment to the Trust Values
Essential
- People first
- Respect
- Honesty
- Do your best
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Practical experience of health & safety or Security management systems implementation and accident prevention
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, Security Management Guidance, Risk assessment and Incident Investigation techniques
- Comprehensive specialist knowledge and familiarisation with regard to health and safety legislation, and Security Management Guidance combined with awareness and full understanding of relevant government guidance and procedures.
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of NHS standards, Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) and Health Building Notes (HBN), health and safety regulations / DoH systems relating to health and safety
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate working on a wide variety of health and safety issues
- Experience in using Microsoft Office software and incident reporting databases
- Health and Safety Committee experience or equivalent
- Experience of accident investigations and producing accident reports
- Experience of creating, delivering, and evaluating training to diverse audiences
- Experience of producing papers for committees including board level
Desirable
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
