# Health and Safety Manager

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Westcliff On Sea
- **Region:** East of England
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Manager and corporate
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £49,387 Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-30T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-17T14:21:59.429Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Chelmsford/Mid_South_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Health_Safety/Health_Safety-v8134192
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8134192?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.southend.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join our Quality and Safety Team. Based primarily at Broomfield Hospital, with responsibilities across all Trust sites, you will act as the designated competent person for Health and Safety, providing expert advice, leadership and assurance on legislative compliance and best practice.

You will lead the implementation and continual improvement of the Trust's Health and Safety Management System, support effective risk management, promote a positive safety culture, and oversee audits, inspections, investigations and training activities.

Working with clinical and corporate services, you will engage with regulators, manage contractors and contribute to the Trust's quality, safety and wellbeing objectives.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

### Main duties of the job

The Health and Safety Manager will provide expert leadership, advice and oversight to ensure the Trust meets its statutory health and safety obligations and maintains a safe environment for patients, staff, contractors and visitors.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as the designated competent person and Health and Safety lead for Broomfield Hospital.

Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of the Trust's Health and Safety Management System.

Developing health and safety plans and improvement programmes aligned to Trust objectives.

Undertaking audits, inspections, workplace assessments and risk assessments.

Monitoring incident, accident and compliance data to identify risks and trends.

Leading investigations, including RIDDOR-reportable incidents, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

Preparing reports, performance metrics and assurance updates for senior managers and committees.

Developing and reviewing health and safety policies, procedures and guidance.

Liaising with regulators, including the HSE, CQC and Fire and Rescue Services.

Delivering training and promoting a positive safety culture.

Managing health and safety contractors and service providers.

Providing leadership to Health and Safety Advisor(s).

Maintaining accurate records and statutory documentation.

Supporting emergency preparedness, business continuity and organisational resilience.

Providing specialist advice on governance, risk management and service development.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Health and Safety Manager role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- NEBOSH Certificate in Occ. Safety and Health
- NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent Level 6 qualification)

**Desirable**

- Chartered Member of IOSH

### Knowledge and Experience

**Essential**

- Significant experience in a senior Health and Safety role within the NHS, healthcare, public sector or similarly complex organisation.
- Demonstrable experience of developing, implementing and reviewing Health and Safety policies, procedures and management systems.

**Desirable**

- Experience of Health and Safety management within an acute NHS Trust.
- Lead Auditor qualification or recognised auditing certification.

### Personal and People Development

**Essential**

- Demonstrates leadership, credibility and professional authority in Health and Safety practice.
- Ability to influence organisational culture and support continuous improvement.

**Desirable**

- Formal leadership or management qualification.
- Experience managing and developing Health and Safety professionals.

## Documents

- [privacy policy (pdf, 441.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2077)
- [afc pay poster 26/27 (pdf, 44.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2504)
- [behaviours framework (jpg, 298.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2880)
- [trust 10 year strategy (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2947)
- [applicant ms teams checklist (pdf, 560.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2943)
- [general statements afc - v5.2 (pdf, 592.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2979)
- [health and safety manager - cor - br - b7 (pdf, 544.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10450360)

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