The Health and Safety Manager will support the Head of Trust Health and Safety in the day to day operational provision of expert advice, guidance, support, coaching, and training, monitoring and reporting on all aspects of corporate health and safety.

Main duties of the job

Work closely with Divisions, Corporate Directorates, Governance Committees, Management Groups, Project Teams, Senior and Line Mangers, Technical Specialists, Staff and Contractors in the management of corporate Health & Safety risks, concerns, incidents and learning.

Assist the Trust in monitoring compliance against the requirements of relevant Health & Safety related legislation, Approved Codes of Practice, Standards and Guidance (including those specific to the NHS), and against relevant Trust policies and arrangements.

Support the Head of Trust Health and Safety in the development, implementation and maintenance of relevant Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Guidelines in relation to Health & Safety, and in the delivery of the overall Trust Health & Safety management system.

Deputise for the Head of Trust Health and Safety when requested, providing strategic reporting and input if needed. Also work collaboratively with other specialist members of the health and safety team, supervise and mentor junior team members, as well as encourage, train and support safety representatives in other parts of the Trust.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

• Education
• Knowledge & Experience
• Skills / Abilities

Desirable

• Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH).
• Experience of working in an NHS, Public Sector, Higher Education or Highly Technical environment.

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pied Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

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