Description
We have an opportunity for a Health and Safety Cluster Advisor to join our team of staff in the Health & Safety department.
This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern, covering six sites located between Huddersfield, Darlington, and Nottingham.
The role is considered entry-level, and we welcome applications from candidates with a range of relevant experience.
Duties of this role include:
- Give clear advice to Senior Management Teams (SMTs) in your cluster of sites, on compliance with obligations under applicable legislation, guidance and policies and actively assist and support with its implementation.
- Help demonstrate an appropriate level of compliance with relevant health and safety standards to CHG’s regulators, i.e., the CQC, HIS, HIW, HSE, EA, local government agents and other stakeholders as required.
- Effectively collaborate and communicate with the HSCL on meeting objectives to improve health and safety performance, consistency and compliance across your shared cluster sites.
- Cooperate and coordinate in achieving the designated H&S time allocation (attendance) for each site in your cluster with the HSCL.
- Assist in identifying and sharing lessons learned following incidents in your cluster of sites.
- Contribute where required to corporate projects and initiatives e.g. CHG policies and procedural development, research, training etc.
- Escalate intolerable H&S risks to the Operational Manager/Director and make practicable recommendations for improvement.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Candidates should have either healthcare experience with some Health & Safety exposure, or more substantial experience in a Health & Safety role.
- A Level 3 qualification is desirable; however, candidates who are currently working towards this qualification will also be considered.
- H&S professional registration (IOSH) or willingness to apply for professional registration.
- Fire safety skills.
- Competency as a Risk Assessor.
- Contractor safety management skills.
- RCA / Incident investigation skills.
- Experience undertaking audits.
Salary & Benefits
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
- Private Pension Scheme.
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions.
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.
- Non-contributory life insurance.
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
- Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing.
- Employee recognition programmes.
- Industry leading training and development opportunities.