Health and Safety, and Fire Safety Officer

at  Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic

HERMITAGE CLINIC

Job Title: Health and Safety, and Fire Safety Officer
Reporting relationship and responsible to: Chief Operations Officer.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND FIRE SAFETY OFFICER

Introduction. The Hermitage Clinic is an acute care hospital with 110 inpatient beds, seven operating theatres, a 7 bed ICU, an Emergency Department, many outpatient services, and a wide range of modern technically complex medical diagnostic and treatment facilities, providing high quality patient care.
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Objectives of the role. The primary objective of the role is to provide Health and Safety and Fire Safety services required to meet the safety needs of staff to prevent and /or reduce the risk of accidents, and to meet all of the regulatory compliance requirements associated with Health and Safety and Fire Safety on behalf of the hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (PROPOSED)

For Hermitage & Galway: Minimum of a Higher Diploma or BSc in Occupational Health and Safety.
5 years experience in a direct Occupational Health and Safety role. Membership of IOSH would be a distinct advantage,
Why work at the Hermitage Clinic
The Hermitage Clinic are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the Hermitage Clinic team you can benefit from:
An Education Support Programme
Development opportunities
Opportunities for career progression
Access to a Pension Scheme
Subsidised Restaurant
Free staff car parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance
The Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation. If you require assistance due to a disability during the recruitment process, please email hr@hermitageclinic.com

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND FIRE SAFETY OFFICER ROLE:

(1) People Management: Good people management skills, with capability of being able to understand concerns of staff and management with ease.
(2) Communication skills: Ability to communicate technical aspects of work requirements in an effective and understandable manner.
(3) Resource Management: Ability to operate within a budget.
(4) Team work: Ability to work as part of a team in an effective and cooperative manner while keeping a focus on the primary role.