Safety Officer

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as part of the Safety Team, responsible for ensuring safe environments across Leeds. This full-time role offers opportunities to develop skills in Health and Safety, requiring a NEBOSH certificate and strong communication skills. Enjoy generous benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS discount site access

Qualifications

• Experience manipulating data to identify trends.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Good verbal, written, and presenting skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and responding to queries and requests.
• Undertaking and recording premise inspections.
• Identifying potential hazards and risks.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Data manipulation

Education

NEBOSH general certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Safety Team on a full-time basis, although we welcome applicants interested in working 2 or 3 days a week as part of a job share.

If you enjoy a hands-on operational approach to keeping people safe, then this could be the role for you.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge, and experience in Health and Safety.

Based at White Rose Park, with travel across Leeds and potentially further areas where staff are based, a full driving license and access to a car are essential.

You will be able to work autonomously and should possess good organisation and communication skills (verbal, written, and presenting).

You should have experience manipulating data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, as well as software for recording and tracking inspection and audit findings, is required.

You must possess a NEBOSH general certificate.

Main duties of the job

The role includes:

1. Monitoring and responding to queries and requests for assistance.
2. Undertaking and recording premise inspections; raising, assigning, and tracking actions on our software.
3. Identifying potential hazards and risks within various working environments.
4. Assisting with and documenting risk assessments.
5. Undertaking first aid needs analysis.
6. Conducting Display Screen Equipment assessments and making recommendations for further action.
7. Assisting in accident and incident investigations and compliance audits.
8. Manipulating data to identify trends and aid analysis.
9. Delivering presentations and representing the Safety Team at the Welcome event.

Note: Advertisements will close early once the maximum number of applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the city, including home visits, local health centres, and community hospitals. We collaborate with other Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council. Our culture is based on our core values, and we focus on delivering high-quality care. In our recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good," with Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits include generous annual leave and NHS discount site access. For the full list, visit www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk and click on the Join Our Team tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is contingent upon proof of right to work in the UK, such as UK or Irish citizenship, EU settlement scheme status, or valid work visa. If you lack the right to work in the UK and sponsorship isn't available, please consider your eligibility before applying.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.