Job Title: Health and Safety Manager
Reporting relationship and responsible to: Head of Quality, Risk & Accreditation.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER

Introduction. The Hermitage Clinic is an acute care hospital with 110 inpatient beds, seven operating theatres, a 8 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. To deliver these services to patients there are approx. 700 staff employed.
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)

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,

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND FIRE SAFETY MANAGER 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) Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team in an effective and cooperative manner while keeping a focus on the primary role.