Health and Safety Manager

Job summary The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a motivated, knowledgeable and proactive individual to join our Health and Safety Team in the role of Health and Safety Manager. The post holder will work as an integral member of the Health and Safety Team, supporting the provision of an efficient and responsive advisory service to Divisional and Directorate Management Teams, as well as ward and department managers across the Trust, to enable them to effectively manage their environments, services and teams safely. As part of the Health and Safety Team, the post holder will provide competent, expert health and safety advice and guidance to staff at all levels, offering specialist insight into relevant legislation, regulations and approved codes of practice. They will support the delivery of both basic and specialist risk assessment and risk management training and actively participate in Trust-wide arrangements for the management of key areas including water safety and legionella, security management, asbestos, Display Screen Equipment (DSE), manual handling and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). In addition, the post holder will play a key role in identifying and delivering training needs in accordance with mandatory requirements, legal obligations and recognised best practice. Main duties of the job Work with the Safety, Health and Environment Manager to develop and coordinate health and safety management systems, policies and processes which identify and control health and safety risks to the Trust. Participate in the preparation and delivery of an annual strategic and operational plan for Health and Safety system improvement, ensuring that standards are being met and gaps are pro‑actively managed to ensure patient and staff safety. To help ensure the Trust effectively discharges its responsibilities under health and safety legislation and responds appropriately to the recommendations of the enforcing authority, the Health and Safety Executive, local authorities and Care Quality Commission. To provide subject matter expertise on all matters of health and safety legislation and best practice to Divisional and Directorate Management Teams, ward and department managers across the Trust, in order that they can manage their environment, services and staff safely. Support the design and delivery of health and safety and risk management training and education to increase understanding and capability across the organisation. Liaise with ward/departmental managers to develop risk assessments and develop their understanding of risk assessment and hierarchies of control. Job responsibilities Essential person specification requirements Qualifications Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner (CMIOSH), or working towards this status with relevant health and safety experience (i.e. GradIOSH and participating in CPD) NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent Evidence of continued professional development Experience Significant experience of working in health and safety in a complex organisation Accustomed to supporting risk assessment processes Experience of providing training and workshops to a multi‑disciplinary audience Experience of investigating incidents and writing reports Knowledge and Awareness Extensive knowledge and experience in the application of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and associated regulations Understanding and commitment to equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Awareness of own limitations Skills and Abilities Ability to interpret relevant legislation and regulations and to translate into systems for local implementation Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met Advanced IT skills using Microsoft software Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation Strong role model with enthusiasm for supporting non‑specialists in the management of health and safety Excellent presentation and training skills with the ability to undertake presentations and training to a wide variety of staff Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG #J-18808-Ljbffr