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Job overview
We are looking for two dynamic health and safety officers to be part of the Health and Safety Team here at UHL who are keen to make an impact in advancing the Health and Safety Strategy at the Trust.
You will be passionate about health and safety, communicating this to support front line staff to deliver safe, effective and high quality care, whilst driving continuous and quality improvement.
The role is instrumental in the development and implementation of the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and health and safety protocols, developing and delivering a new Health and safety management system, delivering a programme of health and safety training to a wide audience base and providing specialist health and safety advice for capital project planning.
We would also welcome applications for a developmental post commencing at Band 5, with a structured set of objectives and an agreed action plan in place.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Health and Safety team engaged to provide support across all departments within the Trust, in the understanding, management and subsequent control and mitigation of the health and safety requirements across the defined areas of the allocated portfolio.
The post holder will work closely with the Health and Safety Services Managers and key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, to review performance and identify risk reduction priorities, contributing to the formulation of the trust and CMG annual health and safety plans.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Health & Safety Officer will act as a competent professional adviser, providing expert guidance and support across a complex acute healthcare environment to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and the effective management of risk. The role is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Trust’s health and safety management systems, including policy development, risk assessment, audit and inspection programmes, and incident investigation.
The post holder will deliver specialist advice on a wide range of operational and strategic issues, contribute to governance and assurance processes through high-quality reporting, and support the design and delivery of training to ensure staff at all levels understand and effectively manage health and safety risks.
Working as part of the wider Estates & Facilities and Health & Safety team, the post holder will build strong relationships across clinical, corporate and operational services, engaging with managers, staff and external partners to promote a proactive safety culture.
Key relationships include Estates & Facilities leadership, clinical management groups, risk and governance committees, project teams and external regulators where required.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Frequent use of IT equipment for day-to-day work Standard Keyboard skills and daily usage of MS Office Software.
- Work with minimal day to day supervision
- Agree development needs for the role in advance and keep key milestones.
- Drive the requirement purposefully.
Desirable
- Build Health & Safety Management Agenda Self-motivated to deliver as SME the key messages from the Health & Safety Management Agenda.
- Provide Stakeholders with status reports proactively
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Health and safety management systems
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of problem solving and communicating findings to key stakeholders
- Understand and apply information governance principles.
- Experience of delivering health and safety training to groups
- Experience of developing training programmes and packages
- IT skills and experience of using Microsoft office. Working knowledge of data collection, storage, and retrieval systems
Desirable
- Training needs analysis experience
- Health or social care experience
- ECDL
- Experience of maintaining and updating training databases
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience.
- 2 years practical experience of working within a health and safety environment.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Member of IOSH (or equivalent)
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Nationally approved level 4 teaching
- Nationally approved level 4 teaching qualification i.e., City & Guilds 7407, PTTLS.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to interpret and apply current legislation and standards.
- Ability to understand and interpret information received.
- Assess risk and identify compliant solutions.
- Ability to recognise competing and conflicting situations or standards that require a higher level of competence.
- Ability to review training feedback and make adjustment to training packages as necessary.
- Good attention to detail
Desirable
- Ability to take the message from raw data and develop it as far as colleague sharing of the message required in support of the Health & Safety Management Agenda as well as the Trust Values.
- Problem solving skills
- Experience of analysing data and producing reports
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to plan and prioritise own workloads with minimal support and supervision.
- Ability to manage own time effectively with minimum supervision.
- Able to work to deadlines
Desirable
- Proven track record in developing a message with large groups of colleagues to enable consistent delivery across various workstreams.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high-quality care and interactions with others
Desirable
- Show examples of the ability to be a key stakeholder in support of the trusts needs.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
- Experience of understanding the complexities of a training situation, issues that may arise and where to get advice.
- Effective presentation skills
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Excellent Team working skills.
- Able to produce detailed reports containing findings and recommendations for managing risks.
Desirable
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical practice.
- Understanding the patient perspective in terms of health care in order to inform educational practice and field support.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Leadership skills to develop support within the wider peer group.
Desirable
- Ability to deputise line management
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Desirable
- Track record in developing relationships, including behaviour change and blockers as well as motivating team members in the needs of the trust and its values
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This advert is for Health And Safety Officer with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in Leicester, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 PA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Jul 2026.
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