Health and Safety Advisor | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 30 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2024 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG7 2UH |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6239374/164-6239374 |
Summary
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Corporate Health and Safety team as an Health and Safety Advisor.
The post presents an excellent opportunity to work acrossall Trust sites andwill be based in Nottingham at the Queens Medical Centre. The post will support the delivery of effective health and safety strategy and support and assist Divisions/Departments inmeeting their statutory responsibilities in health and safety.
Working with the Health and Safety Lead, the post holder will be part of a team who are required to ensure compliance with statutory legislation. You will be familiar with Health and Safety legislation, be able to complete and support in risk assessment, lead on incident investigation including RIDDOR ensuring root causes are identified, lessons learnt and appropriate measures are implemented. You will support and carry out inspections and audits of practice against Health and Safety policy and procedures to ensure the highest professional health and safety advice is available.
The post holder will engage effectively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues, senior managers and key stakeholders to ensure effective health and safety management systems and process are in place.
We are looking for someone that is experienced in health and safety and has a recognised health and safety qualification. Someone who is
motivated and enthusiastic and able to work and act on their own initiative with minimum supervision and possess the ability to work and
communicate effectively in a pleasant manner with all members of staff, patients and visitors across NUH.
As a team player, you’ll be able to prioritise your work in order to meet deadlines and have a team focused approach. Previous experience of
working within a healthcare environment or the NHS is desirable but not essential.
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
You need to be able to demonstrate; strong interpersonal, communication, training and presentation skills, be organised and possess strong IT skills.
This advert closes on Friday 10 May 2024