Lead Health, Safety & Security Officer

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is recruiting a permanent Health, Safety and Security Officer to manage and monitor health, safety and security across the Trust. The role ensures that Trust sites meet statutory requirements and provides expert advice to Estates & Facilities and partner landlords.

The post requires a proactive, self-motivated individual with experience in risk assessments and audits within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Qualifications include a relevant degree or extensive experience in health safety and security.
• Knowledge of NHS risk management assessment processes, regulatory requirements and codes of practice.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and using complex information to write reports.

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of Health, Safety and Security for LSCFT premises under Estates & Facilities control.
• Attend environmental, ligature and security audits and support service delivery.
• Provide proactive guidance and assurance to Networks and liaise with landlords for safe working environments.

Skills

Health safety and security knowledge

Risk assessments

NHS regulatory knowledge

Audit experience

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Relevant degree or experience in health safety and security

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is recruiting a permanent Health, Safety and Security Officer to manage and monitor health, safety and security across the Trust. The role ensures that Trust sites meet statutory requirements and provides expert advice to Estates & Facilities and partner landlords.

The post requires a proactive, self-motivated individual with experience in risk assessments and audits within a healthcare setting.