Health & Safety Risk Advisor – Forensic Mental Health

NHS; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 986 000 - 1 165 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Gauteng seeks a Health and Safety Adviser to enhance safety management systems across its services. The role demands a graduate level of qualifications and clinical experience in mental health. Candidates will provide expert advice on safety risks and design training programs. A familiarity with safety systems in a healthcare setting is essential. The postholder must be proactive, displaying strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the organization.

Qualifications

• Formal and verifiable Occupational Health and Safety Qualifications required.
• Experience designing and implementing health and safety systems.
• Experience in a secure mental health setting in a clinical role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote good health and safety practices in clinical and non-clinical environments.
• Develop and maintain safety management systems across the Trust.
• Provide expert advice on health and safety risks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Good communication

Ability to work in a team

Organizational skills

Education

BSC Occupational Health and Safety or NVQ 3 - 6

Registered Nurse Mental Health on the NMC Register or AHP registered with the HCPC

Tools

Microsoft Office

IR1 or Datix reporting systems

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in Gauteng seeks a Health and Safety Adviser to enhance safety management systems across its services. The role demands a graduate level of qualifications and clinical experience in mental health. Candidates will provide expert advice on safety risks and design training programs. A familiarity with safety systems in a healthcare setting is essential. The postholder must be proactive, displaying strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the organization.