Band 6 Health & Safety Advisor
Location: NIAS
Pay Per Hour: £19.10
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs
JOB SUMMARY/MAIN PURPOSE:
As a member of the Trust's Risk Management Team, the post-holder will be responsible for the provision of specialist knowledge, advice and guidance on health & safety matters within the Trust. He/she will support the Risk Manager / Governance Lead, with the provision of this service on an organisational basis
The post-holder will also be required to plan, manage, develop and monitor the operational delivery of Face Fit testing across the Trust, ensuring that all testing is delivered to meet service need and is compliant with the Health & Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) legislation / guidance. The post-holder will review service provision with a view to developing, implementing and establishing a sustainable service model.
..MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide information, advice and support to trust Directors, managers and staff on matters relating to the management of occupational safety and health in line with current health and safety legislation, Trust policies and procedures and other approved guidance.
* Provide information, advice and support in specific areas of occupational safety and health including office safety, food safety and hygiene and control of substances hazardous to health.
* Participate in the development, communication, implementation and review of Trust policies, procedures and other guidance relating to occupational safety and health.
* Facilitate organisational change by developing effective, pro-active and positive working relationships with managers, staff, safety representatives and representatives of the statutory authorities which will promote occupational safety and health.
* Develop and deliver occupational safety and health training programmes.
* Assist in the development, completion and maintenance of a Trust-wide occupational safety and health auditing system, including co-ordination of, and participation in inspections, analysis of incidents and claims.
* Complete risk assessments, giving support and assistance to managers to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
* Assist in the development, establishment and maintenance of suitable databases for the collection and analysis of data in areas of occupational safety and health practice.
* Participate in the investigation of incidents and liaising with managers to assist in the identification and implementation of remedial actions were identified as being required.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
A degree and a recognised professional health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
OR
A recognised professional health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years' experience of health and safety, working as a health and safety manager / advisor.
AND
Working towards or achieved Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
AND
Experience of developing, implementing and maintaining administrative systems in support of service delivery.
AND
Experience in developing and effectively managing services/resources across multiple sites
Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- Completion of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
- Experience working with electronic incident management, risk management and / or audit systems or similar.
Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Kelly Cunningham at Kelly.cunn
To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.
Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.
Skills:
risk management health & safety IOSH