Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Health and Safety Manager, this highly proactive role will support the management of Health and Safety across the Trust.
Your principal role will be to support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System whilst undertaking a regime of training, continual auditing, monitoring and review.
You will support the Trust you will review policies and procedures in relation to Occupational Health and Safety.
You will promote, at all times, a strong 'Safety Culture'.
Main duties of the job
To support the Health and Safety Team in the promotion of a consistent approach to the management of Health and Safety across the Trust through helping managers to develop local policies, guidelines and audit criteria which will assist staff in complying with Trust Policies and Statutory requirements.
Promote the general health, safety and welfare of employees through collaboration with other departments and individuals who have responsibilities in respect of health, safety and welfare issues as appropriate.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Date posted
14 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
xc2xa326,530 to xc2xa329,114 a year per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
287-CEF-67-25
Job locations
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities are:

• Actively engaging with staff side and nominated Safety Representatives ensuring effective two-way communication and consultation, and involvement in joint H&S inspections and audits Collaborating with external organisations, Contractors and Consultants as appropriate Support the team to ensuring health and safety codes of practice, policies, procedure and standards are in place and updated accordingly on a regular basis
• Support with the identification and development of training to ensure relevant developmental events and training exercises are delivered Undertake a programme of health and safety inspections, audits as directed by the Senior Health and Safety Manager Supporting colleagues in their efforts to embed a safety culture Supporting with the implementation and operational maintenance of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Standard Oversight and maintenance of the health and safety internet site Coordination of a programme of health and safety tours and inspection across the divisional and Corporate management team Assist the Senior Health and Safety Manager with non-clinical investigations To support the Health and Safety Team with the successful delivery of relevant communications across the Trust To support the Health and Safety Team with the review and delivery of training To manage and maintain the health and Safety helpdesk responses To promote a positive health and safety culture across the Trust To support the wider Health and Safety Team as appropriate The post holder will be expected to undertake a programme of continuous professional development maintaining and updating their specialist knowledge in the field of occupational health and safety in order that they are in a position to offer high a quality professional service The post holder will in conjunction with the Health and Safety team analyse and interpret the outcomes of inspections and audits, and offer advice and support on the range of options identified to control, reduce and manage risk
• Work across multi sites as required (Trust wide)

Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities are:

• Actively engaging with staff side and nominated Safety Representatives ensuring effective two-way communication and consultation, and involvement in joint H&S inspections and audits Collaborating with external organisations, Contractors and Consultants as appropriate Support the team to ensuring health and safety codes of practice, policies, procedure and standards are in place and updated accordingly on a regular basis
• Support with the identification and development of training to ensure relevant developmental events and training exercises are delivered Undertake a programme of health and safety inspections, audits as directed by the Senior Health and Safety Manager Supporting colleagues in their efforts to embed a safety culture Supporting with the implementation and operational maintenance of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Standard Oversight and maintenance of the health and safety internet site Coordination of a programme of health and safety tours and inspection across the divisional and Corporate management team Assist the Senior Health and Safety Manager with non-clinical investigations To support the Health and Safety Team with the successful delivery of relevant communications across the Trust To support the Health and Safety Team with the review and delivery of training To manage and maintain the health and Safety helpdesk responses To promote a positive health and safety culture across the Trust To support the wider Health and Safety Team as appropriate The post holder will be expected to undertake a programme of continuous professional development maintaining and updating their specialist knowledge in the field of occupational health and safety in order that they are in a position to offer high a quality professional service The post holder will in conjunction with the Health and Safety team analyse and interpret the outcomes of inspections and audits, and offer advice and support on the range of options identified to control, reduce and manage risk
• Work across multi sites as required (Trust wide)

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• HND/equivalent in relevant subject
• Membership of Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (Affiliate member IOSH or above)

Desirable

• Degree in a relevant subject (for example Health and Safety, Law, Environmental Health, Risk Management,)

Special knowledge including experience
Essential

• Good working knowledge and experience of legal aspects in relation to H&S
• Experience of working with the HSE and other enforcement bodies
• Computer literate Microsoft Packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint IT Skills

Desirable

• Experience of ISO45001 Auditor
• Experience as a H&S Advisor within the NHS or a similar complex organisation
• Experience of undertaking complex investigations following serious incident
• Understanding of Public and Employer Liability Claims management processes
• Experience and knowledge of the principles and practice of risk management

Behaviours
Essential

• Self-Motivated
• Drive and Persistence
• Ability to gain the confidence and credibility of a range of professionals

Special working conditions
Essential

• Meeting with staff, patients and/ or families after serious incident investigations to share findings and learning.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• HND/equivalent in relevant subject
• Membership of Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (Affiliate member IOSH or above)

Desirable

• Degree in a relevant subject (for example Health and Safety, Law, Environmental Health, Risk Management,)

Special knowledge including experience
Essential

• Good working knowledge and experience of legal aspects in relation to H&S
• Experience of working with the HSE and other enforcement bodies
• Computer literate Microsoft Packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint IT Skills

Desirable

• Experience of ISO45001 Auditor
• Experience as a H&S Advisor within the NHS or a similar complex organisation
• Experience of undertaking complex investigations following serious incident
• Understanding of Public and Employer Liability Claims management processes
• Experience and knowledge of the principles and practice of risk management

Behaviours
Essential

• Self-Motivated
• Drive and Persistence
• Ability to gain the confidence and credibility of a range of professionals

Special working conditions
Essential

• Meeting with staff, patients and/ or families after serious incident investigations to share findings and learning.