Health and Safety Advisor Role
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key role in promoting a proactive safety culture. As a member of our support services function, you will be responsible for providing health and safety advice to stakeholders.
This newly created role will support our small health & safety team, reporting to the Group Health & Safety Manager. You will need to provide health and safety advice to key stakeholders on a broad range of matters relating to health and safety, workplace wellness, and emergency management systems and safe work practices.
About the Job
* Provide health and safety advice to key stakeholders on a broad range of matters.
* Collaborate with operational leadership teams to promote a proactive safety culture.
* Support the development and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures.
* Assist in undertaking and reviewing risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards.
* Support the functioning and coordination of health and safety committees and consultation mechanisms across the business.
* Assist in the development and provision of training and support to staff on safety procedures and protocols.
* Support the investigation of incidents and ensure corrective actions to prevent recurrence are implemented.
About You
We are looking for an emerging health & safety professional with a keen interest in healthcare. This is an excellent opportunity for you if you want to establish and develop practical skills while supporting frontline staff and operational leadership teams in meeting their health and safety responsibilities.
You Will Need To Bring:
* Qualifications in Health and Safety.
* Some practical experience in working in a health & safety role or background working within a healthcare setting would be advantageous.
* High level computer skills with sound experience in Microsoft Office.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills will be required in building relationships and providing practical health & safety support across a devolved business structure.
* Will require access to a car and hold a valid driver's license as regular travel between sites will be essential.