Health and Safety Officer

St Lukes Hospice Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare charity in Plymouth is seeking a Health & Safety Officer. In this role, you will develop and review policies, conduct risk assessments, and support the safety of patients and staff. Ideal candidates will have an IOSH Diploma and experience in health and safety advice, preferably in healthcare settings. This position offers 22.5 hours per week and competitive remuneration. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating a safe environment for all.

Qualifications

• Experience in health & safety advisory roles, ideally in healthcare or hospice settings.
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review health & safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct and advise on risk assessments and audits across clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Deliver engaging Health and Safety training.
• Investigate incidents and liaise with regulatory bodies.
• Foster a culture of openness and continuous improvement.

Skills

Experience in health & safety advisory roles

Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation

Skilled in training delivery

Risk assessment skills

Education

IOSH Diploma 1 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Officer

Hours : 22.5 Per Week

Salary : £18,664.20 (£31,107 FTE) Per Annum

Are you passionate about creating safe, compliant environments? St Luke’s Hospice is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to lead and support our commitment to safety for patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review health & safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct and advise on risk assessments and audits across clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Deliver engaging Health and Safety training.
• Investigate incidents and liaise with regulatory bodies.
• Foster a culture of openness and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• IOSH Diploma 1 or equivalent
• Experience in health & safety advisory roles, ideally in healthcare or hospice settings.
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation.
• Skilled in training delivery and risk assessment.

Why join us?

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring safety and wellbeing across our organisation, working with a supportive team that values compassion, respect, integrity, and professionalism.

Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications — not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record won’t necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Unfortunately St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren’t able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Closing and Interview Dates

Closing Date : Monday 22 December 2025

1st Interview Date : Tuesday 6 January 2026

2nd Interview Date : To Be Arranged

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.