Health and Safety Service Manager

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bath seeks a Health and Safety Service Manager to provide expert advice and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. You will lead the risk assessment program for non-clinical areas and collaborate with partners to develop Trust-wide health and safety policies. The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH Diploma and have relevant experience in a healthcare environment, contributing to making our community stronger while supporting staff wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Staff wellbeing programs

Holistic health support

Inclusive environment

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience as a safety professional in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to develop and implement health and safety policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert Health and Safety advice across the organization.
• Lead the management of the risk assessment program for non-clinical areas.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners.

Skills

Health and Safety compliance

Risk assessment

Expertise in legislation

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

As Health and Safety Service Manager you will 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 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.

You 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.

Provide appropriate expertise to deliver professional and reliable advice at strategic and operational levels.

You will be responsible for leading the management of the risk assessment program for non-clinical areas to ensure risk compliance and maintaining oversight of all non-clinical accidents, incidents and near miss events.

You will be the subject matter expert leading the strategic work of the Health and Safety Committee in collaboration with the Chair, equally facilitating the development and delivery of a suitable and sufficient Trust wide Health and Safety training programme.

The role involves direct interactions with enforcing authorities, preparing legal cases, and leading continuous improvement initiatives in Health and Safety, Including the delivery of a 'Fit Testing' program with appropriate governance and oversight. This position requires collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure adherence to statutory and best practice arrangements.

We are looking for individuals who 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.

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.