Health and Safety Adviser

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support the Trust with the effective management of health and safety. This post will report to the Trust Senior Health and Safety Adviser.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with experience of health and safety to join the Trust Health and Safety Team.

This post will be based in Nottingham, although with agile/flexible working this could be reviewed. The role will work across all Trust sites to support the delivery of effective health and safety and assisting Teams in meeting their statutory responsibilities.

The Health and Safety Team provides specialist advice and assistance to staff, senior managers and Trust Directors and whilst some experience of health and safety is important with relevant health and safety qualifications, having a positive and engaging approach is equally vital.

We would welcome applications from those looking to start their career in health and safety who have enthusiasm and can demonstrate a passion for health and safety. What is important is that you are motivated, willing to learn and develop your skills and knowledge.

Applicants should complete their application and use the supporting information section to demonstrate how they meet or could meet the person specification and where possible giving examples of how they have used their health and safety skills and knowledge in the workplace setting.

Main duties of the job

You will support the Health and Safety Team in the provision of a comprehensive service throughout the Trust, geared to the delivery of high standards in the working environment and safe practices relative to staff, patients and other users of Trust services.

You will be required to provide specialist support to the Trust on all aspects of health and safety, providing support for implementing the Trust Health and Safety Policies.

You will monitor and maintain the arrangements for risk assessment, including providing advice and the facilitation of training to all levels across the Trust.

We want people who can use their initiative, work across professional boundaries and develop positive relationships with internal and external partners.

We aim to provide a friendly and professional working environment, whilst delivering a high standard of customer care.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment