Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to support the Health and Safety Team across various sites. The ideal candidate will be responsible for policy development, audits, and inspections, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. A Certified Member of IOSH is required. The role offers opportunities for professional development and is pivotal in maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
• Experience in policy development, audits, and health and safety inspections.
• Strong communication skills for effective team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Undertake policy development, audits, and inspections.
• Be a day-to-day first point of contact for H&S matters.
• Act as a course tutor for IOSH courses.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Policy development

Risk assessment

Education

Certified Member of IOSH

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join our established Team. Based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and with potential to work across all Trust sites, you will support the Health and Safety Team in providing an effective, professional H&S service across the Trust, working in both clinical and non-clinical settings. You will be a day-to-day first point of contact for H&S matters at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Please note that we will support the successful applicant to undertake continuing professional development while in post, and that we expect the post holder to be a Certified Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

The H&S Team Manager would welcome informal conversations about this post, via telephone and email.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake policy development, audits, inspections, investigations and monitoring activities across the Trust, and you will be a course tutor for the in-house IOSH Managing Safely and Working Safely courses.

Working for our organisation

The H&S Team is an established team with bases at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, and The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for the full range of activities associated with this role, and the main responsibilities of the successful applicant.