Health And Safety Manager

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Job overview

We are looking for an experienced health and safety person to be part of the Health and Safety Team, providing expert health and safety advice, guidance and support to ensure that the Trust is able to provide a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors.

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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is appointed to act as a competent person to provide expert advice, assistance and support to all levels of the organisation as required under relevant statutory provisions.

The post holder will be required to exercise their unique professional judgement to influence decision making at all levels and ensure the Trust can meet compliance or mitigate residual risks.

The post holder will work closely with the Health and Safety Services Manager 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.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacanc...

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Facilitate events across all hospital sites to inform and support staff and promote a better Health and Safety culture within the trust through roadshows and educational forums, drop in seminars.
• Undertake and provide support to all areas of the Trust in the development and implementation of uniquely complex Health and Safety risk assessments and its process in order to identify hazards and advice on remedial actions to be taken and the implementation of control measures to effectively manage the identified risks.
• Provide a visible, accessible presence in all service areas across the wider Trust and deploy communication, engagement and influencing skills to convey complex and potentially contentious information to a variety of stakeholders in both formal and informal settings.
• Work on own initiative to make judgements and decisions and take any necessary action in relation to Health and Safety issues in line with associated legislation, direction and Trust policy
• Liaise with specialist managers, such as the Head of Risk Assurance, Fire Safety Advisers, Manual Handling Advisers, Security Manager, Head of Capital Planning and Estates, Head of Privacy, Human Resources managers, Occupational Health Manager, Legal/Litigation Manager, and Infection Prevention regarding their specialist areas and provide expert health and safety advice /information.
• Liaise with Staff Side Organisation Safety Representatives who represent employees at the Trust providing expert Health and Safety advice accordingly.
• Identify, design, develop and test new and innovative concepts / models / practices / products and equipment in order to ensure compliance with legislation and good practice models.
• Advise on changes in prevailing legislation and good practice models. Provide information on how this affects practice and control all elements of the building and refurbishments from inception to completion
• Discuss and provide advice on sensitive and contentious information, with staff of all grades and disciplines maintaining confidentiality and integrity at all times. This includes providing expert advice on the best use of space work activities affected new builds and refurbishments as well as suitability for intended purpose.
• Rewrite policies when required by legislation, change in process or following accident/incidents

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level or equivalent as recognised by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.
• Chartered Member (or working toward) of IOSH

Desirable criteria

• Risk Management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of liaising, influencing, engaging and advising senior management across a large and diverse organisation.
• Practical experience of managing and monitoring construction activities
• Experience of investigating incidents.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working within the NHS / Healthcare Sector or Public Sector and/or a good understanding of NHS processes and systems
• Strategic engagement / involvement at Executive Team/ Board level.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective relationships both within and outside of the organisation.
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Manipulation of data supporting the production of quantitative and qualitative reports
• Ability to interpret and apply current and pending legislation.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate ability to meet challenges and achieve significant improvement/change.

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• 358-6523100-E&F JD (PDF, 616.5KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)