We have an opportunity has arisen to join the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Risk, Health and Safety Advisor.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Risk, Health and Safety Advisor, ideally with a strong public sector background. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that the Trust and employees comply with health and safety legislation and that safety policies and practices are implemented and adhered to. You’ll plan, implement, monitor and review proactive and preventative safety measures.
We are seeking some with strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Health and safety advisers, above all, protect our employees, patients and the public. Therefore, you’ll need a blend of soft and technical skills in order to succeed.
The Trust is looking for a qualified and experienced Risk, Health and Safety professional to work in a small centralised team supporting our divisions. You will advise on compliance, undertake risk assessments, audits and workplace inspections and advise on solutions and remedial action. You will carry out incidents investigations, design and deliver health and safety training and help develop and review our policies. You will be responsible for analysing health, safety and risk data, preparing and presenting reports as well as ensuring good governance of our risk register. You will have good interpersonal skills, be able to work proactively with minimal supervision and to respond to the dynamic needs of an NHS organisation.
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

• Provide an accurate and clear interpretation of health and safety legislation, codes of practice, Directives and best practice to the organisation and other stakeholders
• Knowledge and experience of hazard identification, risk assessments, manual handling assessments and COSHH assessments
• Undertake divisional surveys, audits and workplace inspections, advising on solutions and giving guidance on remedial action.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Developing and reviewing policy
• Designing and delivering comprehensive health and safety information, education and training packages for staff to support the health and safety management system
• Advise on the suitability of safety appliances, protective clothing and the safe use of plant and equipment including liaising with suppliers and other stakeholders within the division
• Analyse health, safety and risk data for trends. Prepare and present divisional health & safety reports and statistical/performance data and present reports at groups, committees
• Outline safe operational procedures which identify and take into account all relevant hazards
• Provides information to the Divisional Board and specialties on incidents and risks, and staff feedback.
• Identifying trends and ensuring action plans are agreed, completed and assurance is provided that lessons are learnt
• Ensures the Divisional Risk Register is kept up to date using the Trust risk management software programme
• Manages a process to ensure the latest national guidance, best practise and safety alerts are reviewed and incorporated into local practice within the Division
• Ensures timely completion of RIDDOR forms
• Keeping abreast of national recommendations and guidance and ensuring compliance in a timely manner
• Consider the contribution of human factors in the development and management of incidents
• Implement health and safety improvement programmes within the division