Health, Safety and Security DeputyNHS

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Health, Safety and Security Deputy to join Devon Partnership NHS Trust in this full-time role based at Wonford House, Exeter.

Working within the Nursing & Professions Health, Safety & Security portfolio, you will support the Health, Safety and Security Lead and work closely with the Health and Safety Team, Security Team, clinical services and corporate colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and further develop the role while helping the Trust maintain safe, secure and legally compliant services.

You will bring substantial specialist experience in health, safety or security, together with a NEBOSH Diploma or an equivalent recognised qualification. Credible, approachable and confident working autonomously, you will interpret legislation and national standards, provide authoritative advice and challenge unsafe or insecure practice constructively.

You will need excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, build effective relationships and make evidence-based recommendations. Travel between Trust sites will be required.

• Please note that this post is offered at band 7 subject to the Job Evaluation review

Main duties of the job

As Health, Safety and Security Deputy, you will lead defined Trust-wide workstreams within delegated authority and deputise for the Health, Safety and Security Lead when required.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering risk-based audits, inspections and compliance monitoring across services.
• Leading designated investigations into accidents, near misses, violence, aggression, security incidents and reported crimes.
• Analysing incident, audit, risk and performance information to identify themes, gaps and overdue actions.
• Producing clear reports, dashboards, action plans and recommendations for senior managers and governance groups.
• Providing specialist advice and practical guidance to staff and managers at all levels.
• Developing and reviewing policies, procedures, audit tools, training materials and improvement resources.
• Designing and delivering specialist training, briefings and exercises, including emergency preparedness and security activity.
• Monitoring corrective actions, evaluating evidence of completion and escalating significant or regulatory risks appropriately.
• Working with internal teams and, where authorised, regulators, emergency services, contractors and partner organisations.

Job description

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.