Health and Safety Coordinator | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7733074/430-CORP25-326A |
Summary
Health and Safety Coordinator
Department Health & Safety
Band 5
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you passionate about health and safety? Do you have experience working in a hospital or are looking for a change of working environment?
#TeamMKUH are appointing a new Health and Safety Coordinator.
Within this role, you will be working closely with the Health & Safety Managers, Advisors, manual handing team and Estates team providing administrative and daily functional support. Additionally, you will co-ordinate and deliver training on Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), risk management, Violence & Abuse and health & safety.
You will be managing and monitoring standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health and Safety within the Board are adhered to. Knowing the RADAR/DATIX system is not a must, but desirable if you do.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role
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'Administrative and Clerical staff feel supported with flexible working at MKUH, reporting 6.82 out of 10, and a 76% feel strongly about approaching their managers regarding flexible working.'''NHS Survey, 2024''
To provide support to the Trust Health & Safety Team in the implementation of the Trust’s Health and Safety Agenda across the organisation and to provide advice/guidance/support to staff on health and safety matters as appropriate.
This role will provide operational support to the daily functions of the Health and Safety department including assistance with managing and monitoring standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health and Safety within the Board are adhered to.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Support to the Health & Safety Advisor(s)
• Provide assistance and administrative support to the Corporate Governance department and the Health & Safety Advisors in relation to all health and safety matters as required to meet compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, related regulation and good practice requirements.
• Contribute to the improvement and maintenance of effective health and safety standards by taking a proactive approach to the development of health and safety practices to all staff across the Trust based on current health and safety requirements.
Systems & Equipment
• Responsible for the safe use of equipment used in the undertaking of their role.
• Responsible for safe use of the RADAR risk management system for health and safety risk management.
Decisions and Judgements
• Knows when to seek support or guidance from the Head of H&S
• A level of autonomy in relation to day to day management of the Health & Safety function, escalation of incidents, and problem solving
Communications and Relationships
• The job involves working closely with all managers and staff within the Trust to promote and maintain a positive health and safety culture
• Daily communication with all grades of staff will be an essential part of this job – such methods may include written, presenting and verbal
Education and Training
• To devise, co-ordinate and deliver specific health and safety training including mandatory and induction training in collaboration with the Health & Safety Advisors
• To develop, implement and provide appropriate competency based educational and supervisory program’s to effectively manage associated health and safety issues
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Jan 2026