Estates Health and Safety Manager

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an experienced Health and Safety Manager to oversee the planning and delivery of an effective health and safety service. Candidates should have substantial NHS or healthcare experience, a degree, and IOSH chartered membership. This role involves leading policy development, ensuring compliance, and improving health and safety standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of continual quality/service improvements within a complex organisation.
• Experience in a fast-paced and dynamic acute healthcare environment.
• Substantial experience as a Health and Safety Manager within NHS or a large complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on planning and delivery of Health and Safety Service.
• Develop and manage policies and procedures for occupational health and safety.
• Ensure statutory compliance through auditing and review.

Skills

Health and Safety leadership skills

Auditing skills

Compliance monitoring

Quality/service improvements

Education

Degree in relevant field

Chartered membership of IOSH

Job description

Overview

The Estates Directorate is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and driven Health and Safety Manager to lead on the planning, and delivery of a comprehensive, effective and compliant Health and Safety Service within the Estates Directorate. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience as a Health and Safety Manager within the NHS, Healthcare sector or in a large complex organisation. Educated to Degree level (Essential) with Chartered membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) you will need to demonstrate strong Health and Safety leadership skills and evidence a proven track record of continual quality/service improvements within a complex organisation (preferably healthcare). The successful candidate will sit within the Estates Operations and Maintenance Team and will report into the Estates Manager Operations (Building).

Responsibilities

• Lead on the planning and delivery of a comprehensive, effective and compliant Health and Safety Service within the Estates Directorate.
• Develop, implement, manage and monitor policies and procedures relating to occupational health and safety across all Estates functions.
• Provide assurance of statutory compliance via a regime of continual auditing, monitoring and review.
• Demonstrate strong auditing skills that include compliance monitoring and assurance reporting, with a track record of quality/service improvements in a complex organisation (preferably healthcare).
• Deliver in a fast paced and dynamic acute healthcare environment.
• Work within the Estates Operations and Maintenance Team and report to the Estates Manager Operations (Building).

Qualifications and experience

• Educated to Degree level (Essential).
• Chartered membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
• Substantial experience as a Health and Safety Manager within the NHS, Healthcare sector or in a large complex organisation.
• Strong Health and Safety leadership skills.

Working arrangements / Additional information

• 37 hours 30 minutes per week.
• Flexible working options may be discussed to accommodate service needs and personal circumstances where possible.
• Site locations include Freeman Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI), Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site), Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle Fertility Centre, Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service, Cramlington Manor Walks, and offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.