Health And Safety Officer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
12 days ago
Posted date12 days ago
N/A
Minimum levelN/A
EnvironmentalJob category
EnvironmentalJob summary
We are looking for two dynamic health and safety officers to be part of the Health and Safety Team here at UHL who are keen to make an impact in advancing the Health and Safety Strategy at the Trust.
You will be passionate about health and safety, communicating this to support front line staff to deliver safe, effective and high quality care, whilst driving continuous and quality improvement.
The role is instrumental in the development and implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety Policy and health and safety protocols, developing and delivering a new Health and safety management system, delivering a programme of health and safety training to a wide audience base and providing specialist health and safety advice for capital project planning.
We would also welcome applications for a developmental post commencing at Band 5, with a structured set of objectives and an agreed action plan in place.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Health and Safety team engaged to provide support across all departments within the Trust, in the understanding, management and subsequent control and mitigation of the health and safety requirements across the defined areas of the allocated portfolio.
The post holder will work closely with the Health and Safety Services Managers and key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, to review performance and identify risk reduction priorities, contributing to the formulation of the trust and CMG annual health and safety plans.
About us
Working at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of the largest and most respected acute teaching trusts in the NHS. Serving a diverse population across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, UHL is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care while driving innovation, research and continuous improvement.
As an integral part of our workforce, you will contribute to a culture that prioritises patient and staff safety, clinical excellence and collaborative working, aligned to the Trust's strategic ambitions and national NHS priorities.
At UHL, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to supporting your professional development through structured training, leadership opportunities and a strong focus on wellbeing.
You will be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values inclusion, encourages new ideas and empowers staff to make a meaningful difference. Whether you are developing your career or bringing established expertise, UHL offers an engaging and supportive environment where your contribution is recognised and where you can help shape the future of healthcare delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Health & Safety Officer will act as a competent professional adviser, providing expert guidance and support across a complex acute healthcare environment to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and the effective management of risk. The role is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Trusts health and safety management systems, including policy development, risk assessment, audit and inspection programmes, and incident investigation.
The post holder will deliver specialist advice on a wide range of operational and strategic issues, contribute to governance and assurance processes through high-quality reporting, and support the design and delivery of training to ensure staff at all levels understand and effectively manage health and safety risks.
Working as part of the wider Estates & Facilities and Health & Safety team, the post holder will build strong relationships across clinical, corporate and operational services, engaging with managers, staff and external partners to promote a proactive safety culture.
Key relationships include Estates & Facilities leadership, clinical management groups, risk and governance committees, project teams and external regulators where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Health & Safety Officer will act as a competent professional adviser, providing expert guidance and support across a complex acute healthcare environment to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and the effective management of risk. The role is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Trusts health and safety management systems, including policy development, risk assessment, audit and inspection programmes, and incident investigation.
The post holder will deliver specialist advice on a wide range of operational and strategic issues, contribute to governance and assurance processes through high-quality reporting, and support the design and delivery of training to ensure staff at all levels understand and effectively manage health and safety risks.
Working as part of the wider Estates & Facilities and Health & Safety team, the post holder will build strong relationships across clinical, corporate and operational services, engaging with managers, staff and external partners to promote a proactive safety culture.
Key relationships include Estates & Facilities leadership, clinical management groups, risk and governance committees, project teams and external regulators where required.
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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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
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. .
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
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. .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Road,
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
We are looking for two dynamic health and safety officers to be part of the Health and Safety Team here at UHL who are keen to make an impact in advancing the Health and Safety Strategy at the Trust.
You will be passionate about health and safety, communicating this to support front line staff to deliver safe, effective and high quality care, whilst driving continuous and quality improvement.
The role is instrumental in the development and implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety Policy and health and safety protocols, developing and delivering a new Health and safety management system, delivering a programme of health and safety training to a wide audience base and providing specialist health and safety advice for capital project planning.
We would also welcome applications for a developmental post commencing at Band 5, with a structured set of objectives and an agreed action plan in place.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Health and Safety team engaged to provide support across all departments within the Trust, in the understanding, management and subsequent control and mitigation of the health and safety requirements across the defined areas of the allocated portfolio.
The post holder will work closely with the Health and Safety Services Managers and key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, to review performance and identify risk reduction priorities, contributing to the formulation of the trust and CMG annual health and safety plans.
About us
Working at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of the largest and most respected acute teaching trusts in the NHS. Serving a diverse population across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, UHL is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care while driving innovation, research and continuous improvement.
As an integral part of our workforce, you will contribute to a culture that prioritises patient and staff safety, clinical excellence and collaborative working, aligned to the Trust's strategic ambitions and national NHS priorities.
At UHL, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to supporting your professional development through structured training, leadership opportunities and a strong focus on wellbeing.
You will be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values inclusion, encourages new ideas and empowers staff to make a meaningful difference. Whether you are developing your career or bringing established expertise, UHL offers an engaging and supportive environment where your contribution is recognised and where you can help shape the future of healthcare delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Health & Safety Officer will act as a competent professional adviser, providing expert guidance and support across a complex acute healthcare environment to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and the effective management of risk. The role is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Trusts health and safety management systems, including policy development, risk assessment, audit and inspection programmes, and incident investigation.
The post holder will deliver specialist advice on a wide range of operational and strategic issues, contribute to governance and assurance processes through high-quality reporting, and support the design and delivery of training to ensure staff at all levels understand and effectively manage health and safety risks.
Working as part of the wider Estates & Facilities and Health & Safety team, the post holder will build strong relationships across clinical, corporate and operational services, engaging with managers, staff and external partners to promote a proactive safety culture.
Key relationships include Estates & Facilities leadership, clinical management groups, risk and governance committees, project teams and external regulators where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Health & Safety Officer will act as a competent professional adviser, providing expert guidance and support across a complex acute healthcare environment to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and the effective management of risk. The role is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Trusts health and safety management systems, including policy development, risk assessment, audit and inspection programmes, and incident investigation.
The post holder will deliver specialist advice on a wide range of operational and strategic issues, contribute to governance and assurance processes through high-quality reporting, and support the design and delivery of training to ensure staff at all levels understand and effectively manage health and safety risks.
Working as part of the wider Estates & Facilities and Health & Safety team, the post holder will build strong relationships across clinical, corporate and operational services, engaging with managers, staff and external partners to promote a proactive safety culture.
Key relationships include Estates & Facilities leadership, clinical management groups, risk and governance committees, project teams and external regulators where required.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Frequent use of IT equipment for day-to-day work Standard Keyboard skills and daily usage of MS Office Software.
- Work with minimal day to day supervision
- Agree development needs for the role in advance and keep key milestones.
- Drive the requirement purposefully.
- Build Health & Safety Management Agenda Self-motivated to deliver as SME the key messages from the Health & Safety Management Agenda.
- Provide Stakeholders with status reports proactively
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience.
- 2 years practical experience of working within a health and safety environment.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Member of IOSH (or equivalent)
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Nationally approved level 4 teaching
- Nationally approved level 4 teaching qualification i.e., City & Guilds 7407, PTTLS.
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Health and safety management systems
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of problem solving and communicating findings to key stakeholders
- Understand and apply information governance principles.
- Experience of delivering health and safety training to groups
- Experience of developing training programmes and packages
- IT skills and experience of using Microsoft office. Working knowledge of data collection, storage, and retrieval systems
- Training needs analysis experience
- Health or social care experience
- ECDL
- Experience of maintaining and updating training databases
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
- Experience of understanding the complexities of a training situation, issues that may arise and where to get advice.
- Effective presentation skills
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Excellent Team working skills.
- Able to produce detailed reports containing findings and recommendations for managing risks.
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical practice.
- Understanding the patient perspective in terms of health care in order to inform educational practice and field support.
Essential
- Ability to interpret and apply current legislation and standards.
- Ability to understand and interpret information received.
- Assess risk and identify compliant solutions.
- Ability to recognise competing and conflicting situations or standards that require a higher level of competence.
- Ability to review training feedback and make adjustment to training packages as necessary.
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to take the message from raw data and develop it as far as colleague sharing of the message required in support of the Health & Safety Management Agenda as well as the Trust Values.
- Problem solving skills
- Experience of analysing data and producing reports
Essential
- Able to plan and prioritise own workloads with minimal support and supervision.
- Ability to manage own time effectively with minimum supervision.
- Able to work to deadlines
- Proven track record in developing a message with large groups of colleagues to enable consistent delivery across various workstreams.
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
- Track record in developing relationships, including behaviour change and blockers as well as motivating team members in the needs of the trust and its values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high-quality care and interactions with others
- Show examples of the ability to be a key stakeholder in support of the trusts needs.
Essential
- Leadership skills to develop support within the wider peer group.
- Ability to deputise line management
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Frequent use of IT equipment for day-to-day work Standard Keyboard skills and daily usage of MS Office Software.
- Work with minimal day to day supervision
- Agree development needs for the role in advance and keep key milestones.
- Drive the requirement purposefully.
- Build Health & Safety Management Agenda Self-motivated to deliver as SME the key messages from the Health & Safety Management Agenda.
- Provide Stakeholders with status reports proactively
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience.
- 2 years practical experience of working within a health and safety environment.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Member of IOSH (or equivalent)
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Nationally approved level 4 teaching
- Nationally approved level 4 teaching qualification i.e., City & Guilds 7407, PTTLS.
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Health and safety management systems
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of problem solving and communicating findings to key stakeholders
- Understand and apply information governance principles.
- Experience of delivering health and safety training to groups
- Experience of developing training programmes and packages
- IT skills and experience of using Microsoft office. Working knowledge of data collection, storage, and retrieval systems
- Training needs analysis experience
- Health or social care experience
- ECDL
- Experience of maintaining and updating training databases
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
- Experience of understanding the complexities of a training situation, issues that may arise and where to get advice.
- Effective presentation skills
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Excellent Team working skills.
- Able to produce detailed reports containing findings and recommendations for managing risks.
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical practice.
- Understanding the patient perspective in terms of health care in order to inform educational practice and field support.
Essential
- Ability to interpret and apply current legislation and standards.
- Ability to understand and interpret information received.
- Assess risk and identify compliant solutions.
- Ability to recognise competing and conflicting situations or standards that require a higher level of competence.
- Ability to review training feedback and make adjustment to training packages as necessary.
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to take the message from raw data and develop it as far as colleague sharing of the message required in support of the Health & Safety Management Agenda as well as the Trust Values.
- Problem solving skills
- Experience of analysing data and producing reports
Essential
- Able to plan and prioritise own workloads with minimal support and supervision.
- Ability to manage own time effectively with minimum supervision.
- Able to work to deadlines
- Proven track record in developing a message with large groups of colleagues to enable consistent delivery across various workstreams.
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
- Track record in developing relationships, including behaviour change and blockers as well as motivating team members in the needs of the trust and its values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high-quality care and interactions with others
- Show examples of the ability to be a key stakeholder in support of the trusts needs.
Essential
- Leadership skills to develop support within the wider peer group.
- Ability to deputise line management
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
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. .
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
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. .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Road,
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
JOB SUMMARY
Health And Safety Officer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester
12 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Health And Safety Officer