Health and Safety, Violence & Abuse Prevention and Reduction Advisor
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2024 |
| Location: | Wickford, SS11 7XX |
| Company: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6241575/364-A-7248-B |
Summary
A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
Full time post - 37.5 hours per week
There are two vacancies for this post available
Applicants must have achieved a NEBOSH health and safety qualification, or be willing to work towards and achieve this within a six (6) month probationary period.”
No Agencies
Interviews will be held at The Lodge, Wickford (no virtual interviews)
Applications must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to their own vehicle for travelling to sites within the EPUT geographical area.
The postholder will contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the Trust’s operational risk management strategy, Health and Safety policy and related work and they will provide the Trust with specialist advice and guidance on Health and Safety matters.
Applicants must have achieved a NEBOSH health and safety qualification, or be willing to work towards and achieve this within a six (6) month probationary period.”
The postholder will be responsible for developing, implementing, facilitating and promoting both Health and Safety and Violence and Abuse Prevention and Reduction (VAPR) and Security in the Trust under the direction of the Head of Corporate Health and Safety and VAPR. To provide competent advice demonstrating a well-informed knowledge base of the legislative and regulatory frameworks including NHS national and local guidelines ensuring compliance.
The postholder will be responsible for supporting teams and services across the Trust carrying out H&S / VAPR related incidents investigations, designing and delivering training, developing policies undertaking risk assessments/inspections and advising on solutions, remedial actions and mitigations.
The role will require you to be responsible to contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the Trust’s operational Health & Safety and VAPR strategy, Health and Safety policy, Violence and Abuse Prevention and Reduction strategies/policies and provide the Trust with specialist advice and guidance on Health and Safety, Violence Abuse Prevention and Reduction and security related matter
Please see the Job Description and personal specification for the full details of the post.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
To assist in the development and implementation and continued development of the Trusts Health and Safety Strategy.
To promote a culture where managing risk and sound health and safety is recognised as integral to safe and effective service delivery.
To assist in the development and ongoing review of the Trust and directorate strategies, policies and procedures in the management of risk.
To support the H&S Manager with regular health and safety inspections of all Essex,, Bedfordshire and Secure Services premises where Trust staff are working, ensuring compliance with current health and safety legislation, negotiating action plans and monitoring actions are completed.
To visit service delivery units as required, undertaking inspections and providing specialist advice on compliance with health and safety legislation to managers.
To be responsible for ensuring the annual inspection/audit/assessment plans are delivered and reported to the Health Safety and Security Committee.
To design and deliver health and safety training to all groups of staff as required.
To design and develop health and safety training to address areas of significant risk (e.g. Risk Assessment).
Responsible for proposing policy or service changes following audit/monitoring findings. This will involve participation on working parties proposing Trust wide policy changes in all areas of the Trust and all types of policy.
To manage, maintain, monitor and assist in the implementation of the Health and Safety action plan database.
Applicants must have achieved a NEBOSH health and safety qualification, or be willing to work towards and achieve this within a six (6) month probationary period.”
This advert closes on Thursday 2 May 2024
Full time post - 37.5 hours per week
There are two vacancies for this post available
Applicants must have achieved a NEBOSH health and safety qualification, or be willing to work towards and achieve this within a six (6) month probationary period.”
No Agencies
Interviews will be held at The Lodge, Wickford (no virtual interviews)
Applications must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to their own vehicle for travelling to sites within the EPUT geographical area.
The postholder will contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the Trust’s operational risk management strategy, Health and Safety policy and related work and they will provide the Trust with specialist advice and guidance on Health and Safety matters.
Applicants must have achieved a NEBOSH health and safety qualification, or be willing to work towards and achieve this within a six (6) month probationary period.”
The postholder will be responsible for developing, implementing, facilitating and promoting both Health and Safety and Violence and Abuse Prevention and Reduction (VAPR) and Security in the Trust under the direction of the Head of Corporate Health and Safety and VAPR. To provide competent advice demonstrating a well-informed knowledge base of the legislative and regulatory frameworks including NHS national and local guidelines ensuring compliance.
The postholder will be responsible for supporting teams and services across the Trust carrying out H&S / VAPR related incidents investigations, designing and delivering training, developing policies undertaking risk assessments/inspections and advising on solutions, remedial actions and mitigations.
The role will require you to be responsible to contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the Trust’s operational Health & Safety and VAPR strategy, Health and Safety policy, Violence and Abuse Prevention and Reduction strategies/policies and provide the Trust with specialist advice and guidance on Health and Safety, Violence Abuse Prevention and Reduction and security related matter
Please see the Job Description and personal specification for the full details of the post.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
To assist in the development and implementation and continued development of the Trusts Health and Safety Strategy.
To promote a culture where managing risk and sound health and safety is recognised as integral to safe and effective service delivery.
To assist in the development and ongoing review of the Trust and directorate strategies, policies and procedures in the management of risk.
To support the H&S Manager with regular health and safety inspections of all Essex,, Bedfordshire and Secure Services premises where Trust staff are working, ensuring compliance with current health and safety legislation, negotiating action plans and monitoring actions are completed.
To visit service delivery units as required, undertaking inspections and providing specialist advice on compliance with health and safety legislation to managers.
To be responsible for ensuring the annual inspection/audit/assessment plans are delivered and reported to the Health Safety and Security Committee.
To design and deliver health and safety training to all groups of staff as required.
To design and develop health and safety training to address areas of significant risk (e.g. Risk Assessment).
Responsible for proposing policy or service changes following audit/monitoring findings. This will involve participation on working parties proposing Trust wide policy changes in all areas of the Trust and all types of policy.
To manage, maintain, monitor and assist in the implementation of the Health and Safety action plan database.
Applicants must have achieved a NEBOSH health and safety qualification, or be willing to work towards and achieve this within a six (6) month probationary period.”
This advert closes on Thursday 2 May 2024