Health and Safety Manager

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool seeks a Health and Safety Manager to oversee the implementation of health and safety management systems across the Trust. The role involves developing policies, managing audits, and promoting a culture of safety. Ideal candidates should have experience with ISO 45001 standards and strong risk management skills. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on community health services.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing health and safety management systems.
• Competent in providing professional health and safety advice.
• Ability to conduct audits and monitor compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
• Develop and implement health and safety policies.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the Trust.
• Monitor health and safety performance through audits.
• Prepare reports for management and committees.

Skills

ISO 45001 standards

Risk management

Project management

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Health and Safety Manager, this highly proactive role will include responsibility for Health and Safety Management across the Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Across the Trust, your principal role will be to implement and manage the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, providing assurance through continual auditing, monitoring, and review to ensure the Trust meets its statutory obligations across all operational activities.

You will develop, implement, manage, and monitor policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety to ensure compliance and active risk management, including mitigation plans, business continuity, emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.

You will promote a strong ‘Safety Culture’ at all times and ensure that delegated health, safety, and related projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards, following recognised Project Management standards.

The Role Holder Will Be Responsible For

1. Attending and actively contributing to relevant groups, boards, committees, and meetings across the Trust.
2. Participating in the Trust Health and Safety Group as appropriate.
3. Providing competent professional advice.
4. Developing, implementing, and maintaining risk-driven audits.
5. Working with the Trust legal team to analyse and investigate claims.
6. Ensuring health and safety codes of practice, policies, procedures, and standards are in place and regularly updated. Developing training with the support of the Health and Safety Training Manager to ensure relevant training is delivered.
7. Monitoring and evaluating H&S performance through audits.
8. Supporting the development of leading and lagging indicators and monitoring performance for continual improvement.
9. Supporting the implementation and maintenance of ISO 45001 standards.
10. Preparing reports for relevant groups, committees, and boards.
11. Overseeing and maintaining the health and safety internet site.
12. Managing and coordinating health and safety tours and inspections.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It is part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to improve patient care.

The Group is one of the largest regional employers, with over 16,800 staff dedicated to caring for communities across Merseyside and beyond, providing a wide range of hospital services including regional specialties and emergency care.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s Hospital, visit their careers page.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: David Judge
• Job Title: Snr Health and Safety Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]