Health and Safety Advisor • NEWPORT Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHealth and Safety Advisor with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in NEWPORT\n\n An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Corporate Health and Safety team. We are looking to recruit an experienced Health and Safety Adviser. This is a full time position working Monday to Friday. This role will form an integral part of the Team and provide competent health and safety advice on all matters of health and safety to all levels of managers and employees within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board as required, and promote high standards of health and safety for all employees across all areas of the Health Board. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working within the field of health and safety. They will have experience of being actively involved in the development, delivery and implementation of all health and safety policies and procedures and they will help to oversee the day to day operational management of health and safety for the Health Board, whilst fully supporting all legislative compliance. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply Provide specialist health and safety advice, guidance and support Review incidents reported,providing feedback to reporter and identifying incidents requiring further investigation Liaison with other Health Board advisors, advising them of incidents and ensuring that there is a consistent approach to health and safety matters Liaise with all levels of management and staff throughout the Health Board Design and deliver health and safety training Promote a positive safety culture throughout the Health Board Review and produce written policies, guidance, information leaflets and reports on health and safety; interpreting and advising on health and safety law in a way which complies with legal requirements and reflects the Health Board's systems and improves safety culture Participate in health and safety projects in the wider field of risk management, providing reports for consideration at relevant Committees and Groups Provide advice and guidance to managers, risk leads and assessors to ensure the undertaking of assessments of health and safety risks and that these are managed in accordance with Health Board policy Provide advice to clinical staff about use of manual handling equipment and techniques Carry out health and safety investigations ensuring appropriate management action is taken in response to any reported situation which may constitute a breach of health and safety legislation or may possibly results in enforcement action or legal proceedings About us You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience Health and Safety Qualification i.e. NEBOSH Diploma / General Certificate or equivalent professional qualification Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD). Teaching qualification Management qualification (Level 3) Understanding of relevant legislation, codes or practice and standards for health and safety Knowledge / understanding of the legal system and judicial court processes and procedures Desirable Membership with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Violence and Aggression Training Qualification Audit qualification Investigation qualification Experience Essential Experience of managing Health and Safety incidents/cases. Experience in the development and delivery of training programmes. Experience of undertaking audits and inspections programmes. Experience of investigating significant incidents. Experience of completing risk assessments. Experience of reviewing and developing policies and procedures. Desirable Experience of supervising staff. Supervisory/management qualification. Experience of working within the NHS Aptitude and Abilities Essential Ability to be innovative and adapt practice. Team Player. Ability to work productively - unsupervised. Good time management skills. Motivated and energetic. To be able to adapt to constant change. Ability to develop relevant services. Able to apply creative thought to problem solving Energetic, determined and focussed Ability to provide information in a helpful and polite manner Willing to embark on professional development Ability to travel within the Health Board Demonstrate strong influencing and negotiating skills Values Essential Able to interact with the general public appropriately and patiently and to have an awareness and respect of cultural diversity. An awareness of ABUHB Values and Behaviours and be able to embed these in to the role. Other Essential Good interpersonal skills. Excellent numerical and analytical skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and balance competing priorities. Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office. Ability to motivate staff. Ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organisation. Ability to write reports. Ability to be independently mobile to travel to other sites. Flexible approach to working hours "}