Job summary
The Head of Health, Safety and Security, in partnership with the Associate Director of Health, Safety and Security is accountable for leading the strategic & operational provision and development of a high quality, cost effective and efficient Health, Safety and Security Service. To meet the needs of the Health Board and external companies and ensures the health, safety and wellbeing of employees at work. They act as the competent person for the organisation as required under Health and Safety legislation:
You will be expected to hold chartered membership of IOSH or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
General management of a team of Health and Safety Advisors with a deputy head of H&S and a deputy head of security you will be responsible for the day to day management of
The Corporate Health and Safety team,
The Security / V&A Team,
The Fit Testing Programme Team
The Manual Handling Training Team
Accountable for the implementation of Health and Safety policy within the Health Board with oversight of Health and Safety visits by advisors and RIDDOR reporting. At a senior level you will be expected to contribute at high level to the corporate risk team and the Chief Executive experience of working within the NHS is desirable
This post is fixed term / secondment for 6 months due to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Post Grad diploma/ BSc/ NEBOSH diploma
- Educated to higher degree level (e.g. Masters) or demonstrable equivalent experience in a complex healthcare environment
- Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development
- Accredited Security Management Specialist Qualification (or equivalent)
- Training qualification or extensive equivalent experience of developing and delivering health and safety / non clinical risk training
Desirable
- Occupational Health and Safety specialist training qualification (eg IOSH)
- NEBOSH Construction / Fire / Environmental certificates
- Chartered Member of IOSH
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a senior health and safety role
- Significant experience of working in a health and safety / non clinical risk management role in an acute healthcare environment or equivalent complex organisation
- Experience developing a safety management system and developing key performance indicators
- Experience of undertaking complex accident investigations and providing recommendations on findings
- Profiad o ymgymryd ag asesiadau risg manwl
- Experience of working with the HSE and/or other External Agencies
- Experience of line management of a large multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in developing H&S training
- Experience in Security Management
Desirable
- Additional experience working with community, mental health or primary care sectors in the NHS
- Managerial experience at a senior level
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate: ?Effective leadership skills that inspire others to achieve and exceed objectives
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands on time, ensuring all deadlines are met
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills when dealing with highly complex and sensitive information
- Highly developed and effective negotiating and influencing skills and ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with professional and managerial disciplines
- Ability to understand issues involving unfamiliar and complicated information that maybe confidential and sensitive in nature and communicate them clearly and succinctly to all levels within and outside the Health Board
- High level IT skills and experience in all Microsoft office applications
- Well organised with the ability to quickly switch from one area of work to another
- Able to deal with confrontational meetings (e.g. health & safety incidents)
- Ability to act with tact and diplomacy
- Good budget management skills
- Extensive and maintained knowledge of Health and Safety and Security legislation and guidance
- Extensive knowledge of health & safety/ non-clinical risk management in the NHS and/or equivalent large complex environment
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and Equality Act
- Able to operate independently and with a significant degree of autonomy
- Ability to represent the HB at a senior level.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Ability to communicate and manage relationships at all levels
- An effective Leader and Manager with the ability to motivate and develop potential in others
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Able to effectively manage pressure and to deal with conflict, which is inherent within the responsibilities of the post.
- Caring, compassionate and courageous Leader and Manager
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly
- Commitment to professional development for self and others
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Post Grad diploma/ BSc/ NEBOSH diploma
- Educated to higher degree level (e.g. Masters) or demonstrable equivalent experience in a complex healthcare environment
- Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development
- Accredited Security Management Specialist Qualification (or equivalent)
- Training qualification or extensive equivalent experience of developing and delivering health and safety / non clinical risk training
Desirable
- Occupational Health and Safety specialist training qualification (eg IOSH)
- NEBOSH Construction / Fire / Environmental certificates
- Chartered Member of IOSH
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a senior health and safety role
- Significant experience of working in a health and safety / non clinical risk management role in an acute healthcare environment or equivalent complex organisation
- Experience developing a safety management system and developing key performance indicators
- Experience of undertaking complex accident investigations and providing recommendations on findings
- Profiad o ymgymryd ag asesiadau risg manwl
- Experience of working with the HSE and/or other External Agencies
- Experience of line management of a large multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in developing H&S training
- Experience in Security Management
Desirable
- Additional experience working with community, mental health or primary care sectors in the NHS
- Managerial experience at a senior level
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate: ?Effective leadership skills that inspire others to achieve and exceed objectives
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands on time, ensuring all deadlines are met
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills when dealing with highly complex and sensitive information
- Highly developed and effective negotiating and influencing skills and ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with professional and managerial disciplines
- Ability to understand issues involving unfamiliar and complicated information that maybe confidential and sensitive in nature and communicate them clearly and succinctly to all levels within and outside the Health Board
- High level IT skills and experience in all Microsoft office applications
- Well organised with the ability to quickly switch from one area of work to another
- Able to deal with confrontational meetings (e.g. health & safety incidents)
- Ability to act with tact and diplomacy
- Good budget management skills
- Extensive and maintained knowledge of Health and Safety and Security legislation and guidance
- Extensive knowledge of health & safety/ non-clinical risk management in the NHS and/or equivalent large complex environment
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and Equality Act
- Able to operate independently and with a significant degree of autonomy
- Ability to represent the HB at a senior level.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Ability to communicate and manage relationships at all levels
- An effective Leader and Manager with the ability to motivate and develop potential in others
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Able to effectively manage pressure and to deal with conflict, which is inherent within the responsibilities of the post.
- Caring, compassionate and courageous Leader and Manager
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly
- Commitment to professional development for self and others
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
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).
