Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Safety Officer

The closing date is 15 June 2025

Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic individual to join our Safety Team on a full-time basis, although we welcome applicants who would like to do 2 or 3 days a week as part of a job share.

If you enjoy a hands-on operational approach to keeping people safe, then this could be the role for you.

This is a great opportunity for developing your skills, knowledge and experience in Health and Safety.

Based at White Rose Park, but with travel across Leeds and potentially some further reaching geographical areas where staff are based, a full driving licence and access to a car are essential.

You will be able to work autonomously and possess good organisation and communication skills (verbal, written and presenting).

You will have experience of manipulating data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

You will also be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and be able to use software for recording and tracking inspection and audit findings.

You will possess NEBOSH general certificate.

Main duties of the job

The role will include

  • Monitoring and responding to queries and requests for assistance Undertaking and recording premise inspections; raising, assigning and tracking actions on our software.
  • Identifying potential hazards and risks within a variety of working environments
  • Assisting and documenting risk assessments
  • Undertaking first aid needs analysis
  • Undertaking Display Screen Equipment assessments, making recommendations for further action as required
  • Assisting in accident and incident investigation and compliance audits
  • Manipulating data to identify trends and aid analysis.
  • Delivering presentations and representing the Safety Team at the Welcome event

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP278B678B

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS11 0LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Desirable

  • Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS11 0LT


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS11 0LT


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Safety

Cara McQuire

cara.mcquire@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP278B678B

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS11 0LT


Supporting documents

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