Band 8B Group Head of Health and Safety

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in London is looking for a Deputy Director for Patient Safety and Risk to provide strategic direction and leadership for its Health and Safety agenda. This role involves developing effective relationships, ensuring compliance with safety legislation, and leading a dedicated team towards continuous improvement in health and safety performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in health and safety management and a track record of success in senior leadership roles.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next level training

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivery of health and safety management systems.
• Experience of leading and managing projects to completion.
• Ability to interpret and advise on H&S related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the Trust's Health and Safety agenda.
• Develop a robust H&S plan supporting the Trust's objectives.
• Coordinate the Trust's H&S Committee.

Skills

Graduate membership of professional body (IOSH etc.)

Extensive experience of developing health and safety management strategies

Detailed knowledge of current health and safety legislation

Evidence of CPD at postgraduate level

Experience working at senior level in a management/leadership role

A chartered member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH)

Job description

To provide strategic direction and leadership for the Trust's Health and Safety agenda and professional leadership, both operationally and strategically, for the Health and Safety team. Work closely with divisional senior management teams to develop effective and collaborative relationships in order to support the delivery of effective risk management structures. Ensure that the Trust achieves compliance with its statutory duties under Health and Safety, and other related law. Provide specialist technical knowledge and guidance to management groups and committees to support the continual improvement of the Trust's Safety performance

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:Work closely with others developing effective and collaborative relationships

Ensure that H & S policies are implemented consistently across the Trust

Develop a robust H & S plan that supports and contributes to the Trust's governing objectives

Ensure that the management of H & S is integrated into the Trust structure

Work closely with key stakeholders to provide good practice in Risk Management and risk reductions

Continuously develop the H & S training matrix

Review and implement National Risk Management and H & S initiatives and ensure compliance with the requirements of the statutory bodies

Act as the co-ordinator of the Trust's H & S Committee

Provide specialist advice and lead, H & S interventions to enable and support the delivery of the Trust's vision, business plans and cost improvement programmes

Check, monitor and advise managers of all matters relating to H & S inspections and ensure actions are taken to implement any changes which may be necessary as a result of this process

Assist in matters of advice and investigate as needed onto Safety Alerts, Department of Health Alerts, Estates Advice Alerts and provide information for feedback into the established system.

Ensure all new legislation is researched and draw up development plans to ensure active implementation

Horizon scan for forthcoming legislation changes, current best practices and local and national initiatives that support the delivery of the Trusts governing objectives

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/Royal Free to be your best

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Skills and abilities

• Graduate membership of professional body (IOSH etc).
• Extensive experience of developing, implementing and auditing effective health and safety management strategies, programs and best practice
• Detailed knowledge of current health and safety legislation and its application
• Evidence of CPD at postgraduate level
• Knowledge and a proven track record of delivery of health and safety management systems and the provision of advice within the healthcare sector
• Experience working at senior level in a management / leadership role or equivalent
• Experience of working across professional boundaries
• Ability to interpret and advise on H&S related legislation, policies and procedures and practices Industrious and versatile, able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time
• Experienced change manager with a demonstrable track record of success
• A chartered member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH).
• Experience of leading and managing projects to completion and delivery within the required timescales

Skills and abilities

• Experience of working across professional boundaries

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.

Deputy Director for Patient Safety and Risk

£72,921 to £83,362 a yearper annum, including HCAS