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Health And Safety Manager

Optical Express

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Health & Safety Manager, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations across clinics in the UK. This role offers the chance to promote a culture of safety, conduct risk assessments, and implement effective procedures. With a commitment to exceptional patient care and a supportive work environment, you will play a vital role in driving continuous improvement in safety performance. If you're passionate about health and safety and want to make a difference in a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free or discounted optical products and procedures

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
Experience conducting risk assessments and audits.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety laws and regulations.
Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure workplace safety.

Skills

UK Health & Safety laws

Risk Management

Incident Investigation

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Time Management

Education

IOSH Membership

This range is provided by Optical Express. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Job Title - Health & safety Manager

Location - Glasgow - travel throughout the UK

Salary - £45,000 DoE

For the over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. We are focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.

As the UK's leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our expert Surgeons undertake more procedures collectively than any other national provider.

The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence whilst providing life changing treatments to our patients. We support and respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity.

Our culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced H&S Manager to join our team, to provide full health & safety coverage in our clinics across the UK.

Job Purpose

The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for ensuring the organisation complies with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation, policies, and procedures. They will work to promote a strong health and safety culture, reduce workplace risks, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance throughout our business.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Legislation
Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety laws (e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, RIDDOR).
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health and safety regulations and industry best practices.
Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure workplace safety and compliance.
Ensure all risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are up to date.
Risk Management & Safety Procedures
Identify and assess risks, implementing effective risk management strategies.
Develop and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, providing reports and recommendations for corrective actions.
Ensure all emergency procedures, including fire drills and first aid, are in place and regularly tested.
Deliver health and safety training sessions to employees at all levels.
Promote a culture of safety awareness and best practices across the organisation.
Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on health and safety matters.
Reporting & Documentation
Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, risk assessments, and training sessions.
Prepare and present reports on health and safety performance, incidents, and compliance to senior management.
Ensure all statutory reporting (e.g., RIDDOR) is completed in a timely manner.
Assess and monitor contractor safety compliance.
Review supplier and contractor health and safety policies to ensure alignment with company standards.
Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
Experience conducting risk assessments and audits.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to train and educate employees on health and safety matters.
Experience handling incident investigations and reporting.
IOSH Membership
Problem-solving skills.
Leadership and influencing skills.
Organisational and time management abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Some travel will be necessary.
Occasional requirement to work outside of standard hours in case of incidents or training needs.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary DoE
A range of benefits including free or discounted optical products and procedures

Please apply now by uploading your CV.

Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care

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