Health, Safety & Security LeadNHS

Job summary

Are you an experienced health, safety and security professional looking for an opportunity to shape safe and secure environments within a specialist healthcare setting? Join Chadwick Lodge as Health, Safety & Security Lead, where you'll play a critical role in protecting patients, staff, visitors and hospital assets while promoting a culture of safety, security and continuous improvement. This is a leadership role with equal focus on health, safety and security, responsible for providing strategic and operational oversight across the hospital. Working as a key member of the hospital Leadership Team, you will support the hospital's security agenda while ensuring robust health and safety standards, effective risk management and emergency preparedness arrangements are embedded throughout the service. As the sites subject matter expert, you will provide specialist leadership in physical, procedural, relational and therapeutic security, supporting teams to balance security requirements with recovery-focused care and least restrictive

Main duties of the job

The Health, Safety & Security Lead at Elysium Healthcare is a critical position that plays a vital role in ensuring a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors at Chadwick Lodge. With a strategic and operational focus on health, safety, and security, the role involves oversight of the hospital's security agenda and the maintenance of health and safety standards. Working as part of the Leadership Team, this position requires balancing security needs with recovery-focused care, promoting a culture of safety, security, and continuous improvement. As an expert, the role involves leadership in various security models and supports teams in managing risks, ensuring security arrangements align with both patient safety and therapeutic outcomes. This includes overseeing risk assessments, incident reviews, and compliance with regulations, as well as conducting audits and inspections to drive continuous improvement.

Job description

Are you an experienced health, safety and security professional looking for an opportunity to shape safe and secure environments within a specialist healthcare setting? Join Chadwick Lodge as Health, Safety & Security Lead, where you'll play a critical role in protecting patients, staff, visitors and hospital assets while promoting a culture of safety, security and continuous improvement.

This is a leadership role with equal focus on health, safety and security, responsible for providing strategic and operational oversight across the hospital. Working as a key member of the hospital Leadership Team, you will support the hospital's security agenda while ensuring robust health and safety standards, effective risk management and emergency preparedness arrangements are embedded throughout the service.

As the sites subject matter expert, you will provide specialist leadership in physical, procedural, relational and therapeutic security, supporting teams to balance security requirements with recovery-focused care and least restrictive practice. You will work closely with clinical and operational colleagues to identify, assess and manage risks, ensuring security arrangements support both patient safety and positive therapeutic outcomes.

Alongside leading security initiatives, you will oversee the hospital's health and safety framework, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulatory standards and organisational policies. You will drive continuous improvement through audits, inspections, investigations and governance processes, helping maintain a safe, secure and compliant environment for everyone on site.

Monday to Friday 9 to 5 In this role, you will:

• Lead the hospital's Health, Safety and Security Strategy, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulatory standards and best practice.
• Provide expert advice and assurance to the Hospital Director, Senior Leadership Team and Governance Committees.
• Lead the hospital's security agenda, promoting effective physical, procedural, relational and therapeutic security practices.
• Oversee security risk assessments, incident reviews, investigations and contingency planning.
• Provide specialist advice on patient risk management, security issues and least restrictive approaches to care.
• Ensure compliance with organisational security frameworks, policies and standards.
• Lead health and safety programmes, audits, inspections and risk management processes across the hospital.
• Oversee fire safety, emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures and business continuity arrangements.
• Manage accident, incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring learning and improvements are implemented.
• Develop and deliver health, safety and security training programmes, building capability and awareness across the workforce.
• Produce assurance reports and present findings to governance forums and leadership teams.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams, external agencies and regulatory bodies to promote safe, secure and recovery-focused environments.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Significant experience within forensic, secure mental health, healthcare, prison, secure care or related environments.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, including:
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Fire Safety Regulations
• RIDDOR
• COSHH
• Risk Management Frameworks
• Knowledge of security management within secure healthcare environments.
• Experience of external inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, audit, investigation and project management skills.
• Knowledge of relational, procedural, physical and therapeutic security models.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £33,825.00
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and autism services across England and Wales. With a network of over 80 services, they employ 8,000 staff and offer opportunities for professional growth and movement within the organization. As part of Ramsay Health Care, which operates globally in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees, Elysium Healthcare focuses on delivering high-quality care in a safe and supportive environment. Committed to inclusive recruitment and the welfare of service users, Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices and values the well-being and professional development of its employees, offering comprehensive benefits and support to staff.