Job overview
The Health and Safety Manager will support the Head of Trust Health and Safety in the day to day operational provision of expert advice, guidance, support, coaching, and training, monitoring and reporting on all aspects of corporate health and safety. In particular, the post holder will:
- Work closely with Divisions, Corporate Directorates, Governance Committees, Management Groups, Project Teams, Senior and Line Mangers, Technical Specialists, Staff and Contractors in the management of corporate Health & Safety risks, concerns, incidents and learning.
- Assist the Trust in monitoring compliance against the requirements of relevant Health & Safety related legislation, Approved Codes of Practice, Standards and Guidance (including those specific to the NHS), and against relevant Trust policies and arrangements.
- Support the Head of Trust Health and Safety in the development, implementation and maintenance of relevant Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Guidelines in relation to Health & Safety, and in the delivery of the overall Trust Health & Safety management system.
- Deputise for the Head of Trust Health and Safety when requested, providing strategic reporting and input.
Main duties of the job
- Prepare or contribute to and support the implementation of relevant health and safety related policies and procedures linked to Trust activities, and ensure that these are subject to regular periodic and as-required reviews.
- Support Divisions, Directorates, Departments, Wards, and Specialities with the identification, prioritising and management of key risk, and support managers in the development of appropriate risk assessments and action plans to address these risks.
- Support the Trust’s risk management programme by ensuring health and safety risk assessments meet the legal, national and Trust standards, and that risks are entered on to the Trust risk register for ongoing monitoring and mitigation as far as reasonably practicable.
- Work particularly closely with the Trust’s Estates and Facilities Team regarding building, premises, plant and equipment (installation, use and maintenance) safety and compliance, as well as regarding soft services, contractors, projects and environmental matters where appropriate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
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This advert is for Health and Safety Manager with The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Uxbridge, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 pa inc. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Jun 2026.
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