Hospital Laboratory Risk, Health & Safety Manager (Biomedical Science) - Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare organization is seeking a Laboratory Risk, Health & Safety Manager to enhance safety and governance across their clinical laboratories. The ideal candidate will possess NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications and experience in healthcare governance, playing a key role in compliance and risk management while enjoying a hybrid working arrangement and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance and critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

Discounts with major retailers

Access to wellbeing support

In-house and external training opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong background in Risk, Health & Safety, or governance within healthcare or laboratories.
• Knowledge of ISO standards relevant to laboratory safety.
• HCPC registration and Biomedical Scientist background desirable.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Deputy to the Head of Governance across the laboratory network.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO and healthcare legislation.
• Delivering internal training and managing risk registers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Tools

ISO15190

ISO22367

ISO15189

CQC framework

Job description

Job Description

Laboratory Risk, Health & Safety Manager - Hybrid

Biomedical Science - Hospital based

£65,000 per annum + Excellent benefits

Hybrid working option

Location: London

Are you an experienced risk and health & safety professional looking for your next challenge in a high-performing clinical environment?

Would you like to join one of the UK’s leading independent healthcare organisations and help shape the future of safety and governance across a large, multi-site laboratory division?

If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Compass Recruitment Solutions are working on a confidential basis with a leading private healthcare provider to support their search for a Laboratories Risk and Health & Safety Manager. This is a key senior role within a growing, modern laboratory network that supports acute hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic services nationwide.

You’ll join a well-established governance team with a strong track record in quality assurance, where your expertise will directly contribute to improving patient and staff safety, embedding risk management processes, and ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong background in Risk, Health & Safety, or governance within healthcare or laboratories
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (essential)
• Knowledge of ISO15190 and ISO22367
• Awareness of ISO15189 and CQC framework
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills
• HCPC registration and Biomedical Scientist by background (desirable)
• Knowledge within microbiology (desirable)
• Hospital background within labs

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Acting as Deputy to the Head of Governance across the laboratory network
• Leading on health and safety, clinical risk, and incident management functions
• Ensuring compliance with ISO15190, ISO22367, CQC standards and broader healthcare legislation
• Supporting governance reporting, board updates, and the development of assurance frameworks
• Coordinating responses to serious incidents and leading on root cause analysis
• Delivering internal training and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Managing and maintaining risk registers and audit processes
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to develop a positive risk culture

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid working opportunity
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell additional leave
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Discounts with major retailers and access to wellbeing support
• Full access to in-house and external training and development programmes

Location:

This role is based in Central London and is commutable from surrounding areas via major transport links.

Interested?

To find out more or apply, contact Tom Fitch on 02393 874295 or 07919 008757, or email your CV to [e-mail]