Health and Safety Advisor - Supporting the Health and Safety Manager in implementing the health and safety agenda across the organisation and to provide advice, training and support to all staff.

Main duties of the job

o To advise managers and all staff groups on the implications of current and new health and safety legislation and the management of health and safety which will have an impact upon staff, contractors and all Trust service users.

o To participate and take a leading role, as appropriate, in any working groups that support the Health and Safety Committee, producing written reports as required.

o To advise, assist and train staff throughout the Trust on health and safety in the workplace, including input into complex risk issues in clinical and non-clinical settings, e.g., ligature risks and controls, and the risk assessment process.

About us

Why colleagues think we are a great place to work!

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate

Desirable

• Two years NHS experience

Desirable

Desirable

• Experience of working with the Health and Safety Executive and other agencies

Essential

Essential

• Strong Self Awareness with a desire to grow

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

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434-C6542209