Health and Safety Service Manager

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Bath is seeking a Head of Health and Safety to provide expert advice and strategic leadership on health and safety matters. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Diploma and relevant experience in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, managing risk assessment programs, and leading the Health and Safety Committee. Join a team dedicated to compassionate care and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Supportive staff wellbeing program

Comprehensive staff benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a safety professional in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to interpret relevant legislation and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of the risk assessment program for non-clinical areas.
• Collaborate with enforcing authorities and prepare legal cases.
• Deliver a suitable Trust wide Health and Safety training program.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Risk assessment

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

Overview

The Head of Health and Safety will act as the competent person to provide advice on Health and Safety matters to the Trust, providing expert Health and Safety advice across the organisation and strategic leadership and direction for the management of Health and Safety at RUH. The post holder must hold a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health and Safety and have experience as a safety professional with knowledge of working within a healthcare environment. The Health and Safety Manager is required to interpret relevant legislation and guidance in order to support the development and implementation of Trust wide policies and procedures on behalf of the Divisional Directors, Executive Directors and the Trust Board. They will be responsible for demonstrating that the Trust is compliant with health and safety legislation and standards through programs of risk assessment and auditing, whilst ensuring the monitoring of Health and Safety performance. Providing appropriate expertise to deliver professional and reliable advice at strategic and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Interpret relevant legislation and guidance to support the development and implementation of Trust wide policies and procedures on behalf of the Divisional Directors, Executive Directors and the Trust Board.
• Demonstrate that the Trust is compliant with health and safety legislation and standards through programmes of risk assessment and auditing, whilst monitoring Health and Safety performance.
• Lead the management of the risk assessment program for non-clinical areas to ensure risk compliance and maintain oversight of all non-clinical accidents, incidents and near miss events.
• Be the subject matter expert leading the strategic work of the Health and Safety Committee in collaboration with the Chair, and facilitate the development and delivery of a suitable and sufficient Trust wide Health and Safety training program.
• Engage with enforcing authorities, prepare legal cases, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in Health and Safety, including the delivery of a "Fit Testing" program with appropriate governance and oversight.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure adherence to statutory and best practice arrangements.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience as a safety professional with knowledge of working within a healthcare environment.

About RUH and Culture

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We\'ve even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we\'re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.