Health and Safety Advisor

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Health and Safety Advisor to enhance compliance with health and safety legislation. The role involves leadership in risk management and policy development across the Trust, ensuring effective systems are in place to mitigate risks and improve safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior NHS role.
• Familiarity with health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety strategies.
• Lead risk management and accident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Education

Senior NHS Role Experience

Tools

MS Office

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Health and Safety team as a Health and Safety Advisor.

This post presents an excellent opportunity to work across the organization, assisting in the implementation of a health and safety strategy that ensures compliance with legislation within the Trust.

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply.

Working with the Health and Safety Manager, the post holder will provide leadership in developing and implementing effective risk management strategies and health and safety policies across the Trust. The role involves developing a risk-based culture, engaging with clinical and non-clinical colleagues, senior managers, and stakeholders to ensure effective health and safety systems are in place to identify, manage, and mitigate risks.

You must demonstrate proven experience in a senior NHS role, be familiar with health and safety legislation, and have experience in complex risk assessments and leading serious accident investigations, including RIDDOR. The post requires ensuring root causes are identified, lessons are learned, and measures are implemented promptly.

You will provide leadership and expert knowledge on health and safety risk management, contribute to operational service delivery aligned with Trust objectives, and ensure compliance with statutory health and safety requirements through continuous improvement and audits. Proficiency in MS Office and data analysis tools is essential.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity benefits those we serve—the patients. Our initiatives in equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) aim to foster a culture of engagement, including staff networks, a corporate EDI team, and various programs and events to support the five key aspirations:

1. Improving representation of staff with disabilities, from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ identities, and women through enhanced recruitment and leadership development.
2. Widening access and employability as an anchor institution.
3. Enhancing the experience of staff with disabilities.
4. Improving EDI literacy and confidence among staff through training and development.
5. Making equality and diversity mainstream.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Angela Wood
• Job Title: Health and Safety Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]