Health and Safety Adviser

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Adviser with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves supporting health and safety standards across diverse Trust areas. Candidates should be IOSH qualified and possess strong knowledge of health and safety legislation. The position is based at multiple hospital sites, emphasizing collaboration and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Vibrant and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Qualified health and safety practitioner.
• In-depth working knowledge of current health and safety legislation.
• Experience in providing competent health and safety advice.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate improvements in health and safety performance across the Trust.
• Develop and manage systems for effective health and safety management.
• Provide guidance and support to hospitals and clinical services.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Graduate or Chartered member of IOSH

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and most diverse Trusts in the country, employing over 28,000 staff across various hospital and community sites. The Trust offers a range of specialist, tertiary, and community services, and is at the forefront of research and teaching.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a Health and Safety Adviser within the Trust’s Health and Safety Team. The successful applicant will work within the Health and Safety Team and the broader Risk Management Team to support managers at all levels and across all areas of the organization in improving health and safety standards.

As a qualified health and safety practitioner, you will be a Graduate or Chartered member of IOSH, with an in-depth working knowledge of current health and safety issues and the underpinning legislation to provide competent advice.

The role will be predominantly based at Wythenshawe Hospital and Trafford General Hospital, with travel to other sites, including Oxford Road Campus. Access to your own transport is essential for travel between sites.

For further information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Brett Thompson – Group Head of Health and Safety, at 0161 276 4208.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work within the Group Health and Safety Team to facilitate improvements in health and safety performance across the Trust.
2. Develop, implement, and manage systems and processes for effective health and safety management.
3. Provide guidance and support to all hospitals and clinical services.
4. Deputise for the Senior Health and Safety Advisers and provide competent health and safety advice to the Trust.
5. Assist the organization in achieving compliance with statutory health and safety duties.
6. Promote a positive health and safety culture and embed risk management principles.
7. Work in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice, and occupational standards, aiming for continuous improvement.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn. We are committed to creating an integrated health and social care system for over 1 million patients annually, fostering collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture with opportunities for career development, supported by a robust infrastructure for research and innovation, including our electronic patient record system, Hive, launched in September 2022.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Brett Thompson
• Job Title: Group Head of Health and Safety
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]