Health and Safety Adviser

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is caring, safe, and respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring, and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran, please visit our website.

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Health and Safety Adviser at Ailsa Hospital.

This post is open to applications from those who may not meet all essential criteria for the post under Annex-21 conditions.

What you will do:

You will provide operational level input to occupational health, safety, and wellbeing improvement planning, and to the implementation of measures to reduce risk. This includes providing expert advice, guidance, instruction, training, and measuring performance activities on health and safety matters across the organization to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practices.

Further information:

For more details, please view the job description via the provided link.

Knowledge, training, and experience required:

You should have specialist knowledge of health and safety, acquired through the NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (or equivalent), or demonstrate equivalent experience and learning. Membership of IOSH or working towards it is required. You should hold a NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety or demonstrate relevant knowledge in construction design and management. A general management certificate of NVQ level 3 or equivalent is also required.

Support in ergonomic and human factors principles is part of this role, so membership of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors, or demonstrable experiential learning, is preferred.

Substantive experience in delivering health and safety services in a multi-activity organization, including management systems, training, audits, and performance measurement, is necessary. Experience in adverse event reviews and leading review groups is also required.

Candidates who do not meet all criteria under Annex 21 conditions may still be considered, with full support and training provided to complete necessary competencies within 18 months.

You must be proficient in digital/IT skills and Microsoft Office applications.

Hours and other requirements:

Role is a fixed-term/secondment for 2 years.

Car license and ownership are essential.

Contact:

For more information, contact Adeline Collins at 01292 885962 or 2@.

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