Estates Health and Safety Advisor

2 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

**Job Title**: Estates Health and Safety Advisor

**Location**:Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, RG1 5AN (with requirement to travel to Bracknell, Henley and Windsor, Wokingham when required)

**Trust**: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (RBFT)

**Band/Pay rate**:Band 7 - £25.60 per hour plus enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays

**Contract**:NHSP Bank (3-month placement)

**Rota**:Monday - Friday. 37.5 hours per week - normally cover Monday to Friday between 7:30 and 17.30, out of hours/ on call and weekend work may be needed.

**The Role**:
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Estates Health and Safety Adviser to join our team at the RBFT Estates Department. As an Estates Health and Safety Adviser, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and compliant delivery of all operational activities within the Estates Department.

**Responsibilities**:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for all Estates health and safety concerns, providing expert advice and guidance on health and safety issues.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and guidelines, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance documents through the Contractor H&S Management System and Computer Aided Facility Management system.
- Analyse contractor health and safety key performance indicator data, identify issues, and advise on improvement strategies.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement action plans to continuously improve the quality of Estates service.
- Produce department risk registers and provide cost-effective recommendations for revenue savings.
- Conduct annual quality audits of H&S management systems to ensure compliance with service contracts.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement processes and procedures that support safe daily operations.
- Review and update H&S-related policies and procedures in line with legislative changes and industry best practices.
- Coordinate activities across multiple teams, departments, and external consultants/contractors to assess risks and manage them effectively.
- Ensure proper training and capacity building for the Estates Fabric Team to carry out their responsibilities safely.
- Provide support and deputize for the QHSE Manager, as needed, to ensure the efficient operation of Estates maintenance services.

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a healthcare or facilities management setting.
- **NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent level of experience working at a specialist advisor level**
- **Experience in similar roles - permit manager or project manager. Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)**
- Valid driver's license and standard driving skills.
- Level 6 NVQ or BSc Degree in H&S related qualification or equivalent experience / Health & Safety Qualification, and/or membership i.e., minimum Tech IOSH or member of the Risk & Quality Institute
- Knowledge of NHS HTM technical documents, British standards, regulations, legislation, and codes of practice.
- Incident investigating and report writing
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations, legislation, and industry standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address health and safety issues.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels and deliver training sessions.
- Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands while adhering to policies and procedures.
- Proficient in using computer software and systems for record-keeping and data analysis
- Physical fitness to carry out occasional moderate physical tasks and cover significant distances.
- Willingness to engage in continuous professional development and personal growth.

**The Trust**:
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country and the main provider of acute and specialist care services for west Berkshire. With six sites, the Trust employs approximately 5,500 staff and serves a population of around 1,000,000 people.

The trust provides acute medical and surgical services to Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire and specialist services such as cancer, dialysis, and eye surgery to a wider population across Berkshire and its borders.

**As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits**:

- **Competitive pay rates-** work this week, get paid next week
- **Essential support when you need it
- 24/7 365 days**:

- call us anytime
- **Multi locational**:

- work across neighbouring Trusts
- **Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go**:

- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
- **Varied working options to suit your lifestyle**:

- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term place



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