Health, Safety and Environment Advisor

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.

Nearly 3,200 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 900+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.

We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us

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JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION

YOUR APPLICATION

**Job overview**:
A Vacancy has arisen for a Health and Safety Advisor to join NSFT’s Risk Management Team for a fixed term period of 12 months. The Trust supports “Hybrid” working and will be flexible about working from home where possible. Work bases can be provided in Norfolk or Suffolk. The role will consist of working from home or the nearest workplace with site visits undertaken as and when required across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with strong communication skills to provide Health & Safety related advice and support in line with current regulations and legislation (including local Policy and Procedure)

**Main duties of the job**:
Key duties will include supporting risk assessments, undertaking health and safety inspections, providing advice and support, escalating concerns to the relevant management lines, supporting COVID risk assessments and providing health and safety related training.

**Working for our organisation**:

- demonstrate excellent organisational skills, and an ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
- travel independently and hold a full UK driving licence.
- be proficient at maintaining records and statistical information and converting information into required format for reports.
- demonstrate ability to work dynamically, unsupervised on own initiative and as part of a team.
- have sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office software (including Word, Excel and Outlook).

The post holder will be expected to work on a Monday - Friday basis (37.5 hrs a week).

**Detailed job description and main responsibilities**:
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other and are looking forward to welcoming you

Please see job description and person specification attached to find out more.

**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Certificated member of IOSH by examination, working towards Chartered membership. PTLLS or equivalent education and training award

**Desirable criteria**:

- Chartered member of IOSH

**Experience**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Experience in risk management or public service setting in a health and safety practitioner post. Day-to-day management of H&S issues in a health care environment.

**Skills**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Verbal & written skills. Ability to establish credibility and working relationships with all staff levels. Prioritise workloads.

**Knowledge**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Ability to interpret complex H&S legislation and identify the implication for the Trust.

**Other**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Effective influencing and negotiation skills. Ability to design and deliver training sessions and other learning events.
- Full UK driving licence

**Desirable criteria**:

- Knowledge of incident reporting databases especially Datix.
- EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES_
- Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. _
- Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Two Ticks - Guaranteed Interview Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). _
- DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB) _
- Alternatively, if you have subscribed to the update service, we will be able to check your status once we have your authority to do so._
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