Senior Health & Safety Advisor

• Provide expert advice and guidance on health, safety, fire and environmental compliance matters across the Trust.
• Deliver engaging health and safety and fire safety training programmes to staff at all levels.
• Undertake audits, inspections and compliance monitoring activities to ensure adherence to legislation, standards and Trust policies.
• Support the investigation of incidents, near misses and safety concerns, identifying learning opportunities and improvements.
• Advise managers on risk assessments and support the management of departmental, divisional and corporate risks.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture through effective engagement, leadership and communication.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams to improve compliance and operational safety.
• Contribute to the development and review of health and safety policies, procedures and guidance.
• Support organisational learning and continuous improvement through analysis of incidents, audits and emerging risks.

• Act as a subject matter expert on health and safety, fire safety and environmental compliance.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to managers and staff across the Trust.
• Promote and embed a culture where health and safety is everyone's responsibility.
• Influence and support decision-making to ensure legal and regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Conduct health and safety audits, workplace inspections and compliance reviews.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation, standards and Trust policies.
• Support the development, implementation and review of policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Ensure the Trust remains compliant with new and existing legislative requirements.
• Advise on risk assessments and risk management processes.
• Support and lead investigations into incidents, near misses, complaints and safety concerns as required.
• Analyse trends and emerging risks to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to the management of Departmental, Divisional and Corporate Risk Registers.
• Deliver training, presentations and awareness programmes to internal stakeholders.
• Engage staff in promoting safe and healthy working practices.
• Work in partnership with Safety Representatives and other professional groups to improve workplace safety.
• Support organisational learning through the sharing of lessons learned and best practice

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
• Environment Agency
• Police
• Crown Prosecution Service
• Local Authorities
• External Contractors and Service Provider

• Occupational Health
• Risk Management
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Moving and Handling
• Violence and Aggression Teams
• Estates and Facilities Compliance
• Fire Safety
• Learning and Development
• Support the Workplace Services leadership team in delivering safe, effective and patient-focused services.
• Champion innovation, staff engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a role model, promoting inclusive leadership and professional behaviours.
• Support equality, diversity and inclusion by ensuring all staff have opportunities for development and progression.
• Take responsibility for maintaining professional competence through ongoing training and continuous professional development.

• Corporate Health & Safety
• Fire Safety
• Environmental Compliance
• Estates and Facilities Quality Management

• Working Together for People
• Commitment to Quality Care
• Compassion
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Essential

• NEBOSH or Equivalent H&S/ Fire Diploma/ Degree or working at degree level.
• Extensive experience of safety auditing
• Diploma in Health and Safety or Fire Risk Assessment
• Qualified training instructor or equivalent experience
• Evidence of academic/personal development
• Member of professional body i.e. IOSH/British Safety Council

Desirable

• HTM/Fire Risk Assessors Training
• NAHFO - membership required or gained professional qualification in discipline related to health and safety or fire assessment/HTM
• Major Incident Trainer, Security Trainer
• Security Assessor
• Root Cause Analysis Training