Health and Safety Manager - Healthcare

at  Sodexo

Job Introduction
You care for our patients. We care for your career.
As a Health and Safety Manager with Sodexo, you are also a trusted knowledge source and quality of life improver. At Royal Stoke University Hospital, you will be the go-to contact for HSE advice, training and coaching, as well as inspections and corrective action planning. Your health and safety expertise and implementation prowess will make a positive impact in the lives of your teammates. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
In this key role, as well as your responsibility for patient food safety, you will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all forms of health and safety legislation, approved codes of practice, and company policies and procedures. You will be focused on embedding a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement as you support our Head of Safety & Risk with the implementation of Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Strategy at site level.
This is an opportunity to become a Sodexo Health and Safety ambassador. You will promote a positive safety culture whilst ensuring compliance to the Sodexo Food & Safety Management System; working proactively with department managers you will ensure ongoing compliance and audits, elevating standards and appropriate training of personnel. You will also be responsible for working with managers to establish and maintain safe systems of work and a safe environment for colleagues and customers. The Health & Safety Manager will play a key role in fostering positive employee and client engagement. By effectively communicating and collaborating with staff at all levels, this role ensures the successful implementation of safety initiatives and continuous improvement processes. Maintaining strong relationships with clients, the manager will address their needs proactively while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence across the organisation.
This is a busy healthcare environment. It’s an opportunity to work within an industry that makes a real difference; at Sodexo, we provide exceptional opportunities for your growth and development!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Support the Head of Safety & Risk and operational team in delivery of the HSE plan through continuous improvement and assurance of effective management systems, strategic initiatives, cultural development, and leadership.
• Lead the risk management and risk assessment functions across the Health & Safety function.
• Supporting due diligence and corporate responsibility, requiring good communication and influencing skills, with all levels of staff on site.
• To support Head of Safety & Risk & operational team with the implementation of Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Strategy at site level.
• Ensure the continued development and maturity of Sodexo Zero Harm Culture by demonstrating safety leadership behaviours and embedding safety processes and initiatives.
• Encourage colleagues to ensure all accidents / incidents are reported in a timely manner and in accordance with time requirements in the Incident reporting and Investigation process.
• Control and support of contractors on site.
• Creating analytical reports of safety data
• Maintenance of management system to ISO 9001:2008; ISO 45001; ISO 14001
• Accidents in the workplace leading to RIDDOR - full investigations required – H&SAW regulations.
• Identifying key risks and resolutions – H&SAW Regulations and procedures.
• Providing expert advice to senior teams regarding general health & safety legal requirements.
  For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible benefits fund of £1,300 to utilise across an array of benefits.
• A flexible and dynamic work environment, fostering work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation, recognizing your valuable contributions.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs, empowering you to grow professionally.
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company, supporting your career progression