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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 usYou 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
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
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