Health & Safety Advisor

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full-time Health & Safety Advisor to act as the expert on health, safety and welfare. The role coordinates risk management, leads training for managers, and supports quality and governance strategies within a busy hospital environment.

The postholder will join the health and safety team to proactively deliver core safety requirements, manage violence and aggression, and ensure compliance with NHS regulatory frameworks while

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Detailed specialist knowledge of health and safety and related legislation.
• Knowledge of NHS regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in health and safety management in an NHS environment.
• Evidence of leadership and driving change.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Trust's expert advisor on health and safety.
• Coordinate the health and safety action plan and risk management.
• Lead training delivery to support managers in health and workplace safety.
• Support governance strategies and quality initiatives.
• Monitor and enhance health and safety programmes and plans.

Skills

Risk identification

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

IT literacy

Project/people leadership

Strategic thinking

Training delivery

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or Level 7

IOSH membership

Tools

Audit software

Excel

Access

Job description

'Administrative and Clerical staff feel supported with flexible working at MKUH, reporting 6.82 out of 10, and a 76% feel strongly about approaching their managers regarding flexible working.' 'NHS Staff Survey 2024', The post-holder will act as the expert advisor on health and safety to the Trust, co-ordinating the Trust's health and safety action plan and supporting the patient and quality strategies for risk management and quality service provision., To be the Trusts recognised expert on all issues relating to health, safety and welfare as encompassed in the Health and Safety at Work Etc Act 1974; the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR); ISO standards; and other relevant legislation. To manage and further develop the Trusts Health and Safety systems including Violence & Abuse and processes in order that the highest standards are maintained. Service Improvement To advise and support managers in risk identification, risk assessment and risk reduction To lead in the delivery of training to support the development of competent managers in health and workplace safety; and to undertake proactive risk assessment in accordance with legislative requirements
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time experienced competent Health & Safety Advisor at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated, committed individual with health and safety experience in a designated competent person health and safety role to join our team. The postholder will be an integral team member of the health and safety team, working within regulatory compliance. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work closely with team members from all professions and with the wider governance teams and specialist roles to proactively deliver core health and safety requirements and help coordinate training, support, monitoring and management in respect of the trust's health and safety programmes and plans., Previous experience of managing violence and aggression is essential for the role. Significant experience of healthcare risk management systems is desirable. Candidates should have excellent IT and communication skills and experience of working in a busy team, with structured annual workplans and strategy.,

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification (level 7 equivalent in relevant field)
• Detailed specialist knowledge of health and safety and other related legislation
• Knowledge of auditing/evaluation techniques
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of data collection, analysis and presentation
• Robust knowledge of NHS regulatory frameworks
• Member of IOSH
• Use of computer based audit software, Work, Excel, Access, Experienced in advising employers and staff in health and safety legislation
• Experience in managing health and safety in an NHS environment
• Relevant experience in Violence & Abuse, health and safety management, Strategic thinker, operationally capable and delivery-focused
• Able to identify and interpret Health and Safety legislative and good practice requirements within the Healthcare sector.
• Evidence of projects and or examples where leadership and motivation of others to bring about change
• Communication and relationship skills, where agreement and co-operation is required
• Able to assimilate, analyse and act on complex information requiring interpretation and comparison
• Able to plan and organize complex activities and programmes of work to meet current priorities and mitigate future risk, Demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate others to bring about change and improvements to the working environment
  Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
• As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards. Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030. Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital -