Health & Safety and Security Advisor

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join their team. The successful candidate will provide guidance on Health & Safety issues and conduct audits to ensure compliance with NHS standards. The role offers a supportive environment and a range of benefits, including flexible working, extensive leave, and training opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for those dedicated to making a positive difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Flexible working

27 days annual leave (increasing to 33)

Generous NHS pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Health service discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Safety role within healthcare.
• Strong understanding of NHS Fire code standards.
• Ability to conduct audits and develop safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Health & Safety in related issues.
• Undertake Health & Safety Audits.
• Provide professional advice on safety matters.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Incident prevention

Policy writing

Accident investigation

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join the Health, Safety, Fire & Security Team. The role will be working across all sites of DHCFT within Derbyshire. You will support the Head of Health & Safety, Fire and Security in relation to Health & Safety issues with specific reference to the NHS Fire code standards and the requirements of the HSWA 1974. The successful candidate will provide professional advice on all Health & Safety / Incident prevention matters relating to staff and premises. To undertake Health & Safety Audits, write policy, develop safe systems of work, accident/incident investigations and to provide safety advice to all staff.

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'. CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities
• Relocation package may be available