Health and Safety AdvisorNHS

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply.

To provide specialist advice in support of the Competent Person inaccordance with the Management of Health and Safety at WorkRegulations, to ensure the Trust complies with all statutorylegislation and NHS requirements. To monitor that actions resulting from audits, inspections andreviews are effectively implemented. To support the achievement of regulatory and NHS requirementson risk management and the effectiveness of the risk managementsystem throughout the Trust.To be a key member of the Health and Safety Team ininterpreting national guidelines, industry best practice and currentLegislation and advising managers and staff on the management ofhealth and safety risks.To devise and deliver as required relevant training in areas ofhealth, safety and risk to meet statutory obligations for theprotection of the staff, patients, visitors and the Trust as an entity.

Main duties of the job

• To interpret national guidelines relating them to specialities across the Trust and provide policy, guidance and advice on health and safety issues.
• To take the lead on day to day health and safety advice and support to all areas of the Trust as necessary.
• To advise and influence management and employees on health and safety matters in accordance with all health and safety regulations, design and deliver systems which adequately control risk and monitor successful implementation of all relevant health and safetylegislation and Trust policy.
• To be responsible for the formulation, review and implementation of health and safety policies.
• To assist the Head of Health and Safety to liaise with external agencies such as the Health and Safety Executive and other enforcing authorities in relation to health and safety matters including notification of all accidents/incidents/dangerous occurrences, (in accordance with RIDDOR) and following investigation/liaison with appropriate staff.
• Regularly research and write reports for Health and Safety Committee etc raising issues of concern which may be highly contentious, making recommendations and proposing solutionsrequiring resources.
• Identify training needs, devise and develop Health and Safety training courses and presentations using a variety of training techniques and regularly deliver training to large numbers, groups and individuals of all grades and specialities.

Job description

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

About us

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.