Health and Safety Officer

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health and Safety Officer to join Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

As a key member of the Risk, Health and Safety Team, you will support the delivery of a safe environment for patients, staff, visitors and contractors across our hospital sites. Working closely with colleagues at all levels, you will help the Trust meet its statutory health and safety responsibilities and maintain high standards of compliance and assurance.

You will provide expert advice on health and safety matters, support the development and review of policies and procedures, undertake audits and inspections, and contribute to programmes of risk assessment, incident investigation and performance monitoring. The role offers the opportunity to influence both operational practice and wider organisational improvement.

The successful candidate will hold a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health and Safety) and have experience working in a health and safety role within an NHS or similarly complex organisation. A strong understanding of relevant legislation, excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships are essential.

The post is based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, with regular travel between Trust sites required.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Risk, Health and Safety Team, you will support the delivery of a safe environment for patients, staff, visitors and contractors across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Reporting to the Head of Risk and Assurance, you will act as one of the Trust's competent health and safety advisers, providing specialist advice and support across a large and complex healthcare organisation.

You will play a leading role in ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation through risk assessments, audits, inspections, incident investigations, policy development and performance monitoring. The post holder will work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams, supporting managers to identify, assess and manage risk while promoting a positive health and safety culture across the organisation.

The role also includes delivering training, supporting the Trust's respiratory protective equipment and fit testing programme, preparing reports for senior committees, and contributing to organisational assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.

We are looking for a professional, motivated, organised and influential health and safety officer with excellent communication skills, strong technical knowledge and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Join our team and play a key role in creating and maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, visitors and contractors across one of London's leading NHS Trusts.

As one of the Trust's appointed competent health and safety advisers, you will support compliance with health and safety legislation, promote a positive safety culture and contribute to continuous improvement across all Trust sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist health and safety advice and guidance to managers and staff across the Trust.
• Undertaking audits, inspections and risk assessments to support compliance and assurance.
• Supporting the investigation of incidents, identifying learning and recommending improvements.
• Developing, reviewing and implementing health and safety policies, procedures and guidance.
• Delivering health and safety training and awareness programmes.
• Supporting the Trust's respiratory protective equipment and fit testing programme.
• Monitoring health and safety performance and preparing reports for committees and senior leaders.
• Working with clinical and non-clinical teams to identify, assess and manage risks.
• Promoting a proactive and positive health and safety culture across the organisation.

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information about the role and essential requirements.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.