Head of Health and Safety

at  South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

The Head of Health and Safety is a key role within the South Western Ambulance Service, leading the H&S team to ensure that the organisation remains compliant and our colleagues are kept safe. The role works within the Clinical Directorate, with a really supportive Deputy Director and Director, who are both committed to driving forward the H&S agenda.
Over recent years H&S has seen a significant focus within the organisation, working to improve compliance and embed H&S as everyone’s responsibility.
Applicants must be available for interview on 14/11/2024.
The post holder will have professional and technical responsibility for the day-to-day management of the H&S department. This includes the formation and implementation of Trust H&S strategy, policy, H&S management systems and objectives.
The department provides competent and technical advice, guidance and support to the Trust in meeting its statutory duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and all associated regulatory requirements.
The role includes the full remit of assessing non-clinical hazards and risks; suggesting suitable remedial solutions and actions to control and manage those risks; escalating significant risks up through the Trust’s governance structure; monitoring, auditing and reviewing those risks; and providing overall assurance on these matters up to, and including Board level, in a timely manner.
The post holder will assist in further developing the culture of safe working practices, carry out periodic audits of health and safety management systems and provide analyses of health and safety records and reports in order to advise on the development and implementation of safe systems of work and system improvements.
The post holder will liaise and work closely with diverse clinical and non-clinical groups. This includes senior managers, the recognised Trade Union and its Safety Representatives and all other levels of staff within the organisation.
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
Competitive NHS salary
A standard working week of 37.5 hours
Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
Generous Pension Scheme
Career and salary progression
Car leasing scheme
Free parking across Trust sites
Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
Staff networks
Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification

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