The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Fire and safety lead in assuring proactive support, guidance and training in order for the trust to achieve high standards for the management of health and safety., Liaise with managers to monitor the adherence of workplace health and safety standards across the trust and maintain comprehensive files.
The post holder will be expected to liaise with Occupational Health, Health and safety Executive, CQC and other such bodies to ensure the trust meets its statutory obligations in the field of health and safety.
Plans the health & safety audit and timetables across the trust ensuring documentation is available as required, plans may at times need to be reviewed and adjusted to accommodate operational requirements.
Ensure that accidents and incidents databases are kept up to date, any RIDDOR incidents are logged appropriately and communicated effectively to the relevant committees.
The post holder will support the development, implementation and compliance of the trusts Health & safety policy and review and makes changes as and when statutory legislation changes.
Assisting to develop, review, and check the implementation of safe systems of work, develop and review risk assessments.
There will be opportunities to work on your own to resolve queries and other times as part of a team. The successful applicant will look to develop the skills and technical understanding to inspire colleagues to show how health and safety can help deliver the best patient experience as well as protecting staff.
The post holder will be required to work at other sites and premises within the Trusts service and maintenance portfolio as and when required., + Be fully conversant with all Trust policies and procedures including: - Fire Safety, Infection Control, Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations and Manual Handling guidance and safe systems of work
+ The post holder must work in accordance with all relevant Trust policies and procedures and maintain suitable evidence of compliance.
+ understanding to inspire colleagues to show how safety, health and environmental management can help deliver the best patient experience as well as protecting staff.
+ Respond to day-to-day health and safety issues and inform the fire and safety lead of significant issues and actions taken.
+ Assist the safety management team in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental arrangements.
+ Record, provide and present monthly reports based on analysis of the relevant Health, Safety, and training data to meet the internal requirements for service assurance and completion of actions arising to satisfy external legislator and enforcement body requirements.
+ Assist the development and updating of current health and safety training packages both face to face and e-learning. Support the fire and safety lead in delivering a range of all health and safety training to staff and volunteers.
+ Be responsible for preparing and maintaining records relating to safety, health and environmental matters that comply with legal and workplace requirements and are accessible to those who are authorised to use them.
+ Recognise where decisions have a financial cost and assisting to develop a budget seeking cost effective alternatives when required.
+ Monitor and update the health and safety intranet pages.
+ The post holder will adopt a flexible approach when undertaking appropriate duties as part of a team, including colleagues and other staff members, the post holder will work towards the highest possible standards of patient care.
+ The post holder must adhere to the trust's values and behaviours at all times.
+ The post holder will undertake specialised and other training that may become necessary due to developments in technology.
+ The post holder will carry out any other duties as may be required to satisfy the changing needs of the services.
+ To fulfil the needs of this post, the post holder may be required to work overtime as required by the needs of the service and it may also be necessary to return to work at short notice to cover such emergencies as may develop outside normal working hours.
+ The post holder will ensure the safety and security of all plant, equipment and buildings belonging to the trust and other authorities managed under a Service Level agreement.
+ The post holder will report any accidents or defects relating to the Trust's built environment and engineering services directly to the Operational Estates Managers.
+ The post holder will take and maintain records both electronically and on paper of the tests and results produced by the statutory testing of equipment
+ The post holder will complete all documentation regarding the post holder's position as directed by the maintenance supervisor including any documentation relevant to other trusts served by any service level agreements.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
Please review the job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential requirements for the post.
All applicants will be contacted and informed by email whether they were successfully shortlisted for interview.
As part of you pre-employment checks we will be required to obtain satisfactory references. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent employer. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
From April 2017 the Government plans to extend the requirement to provide a criminal record certificate to Tier 2 visa applicants coming to work in Education, Health and Social Care sectors and to their adult dependants.
If you are a Tier 2 visa applicant and you are coming to work in an occupation defined by the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, this is also applicable for your adult dependants.
Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care. We expect all new starters in clinical, patient facing posts (bands 1-4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, within their first 6 months with the Trust.
Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies.
The Trust is a no-smoking site.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are also not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine whether you would be eligible for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
+ Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
+ Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
+ Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
+ Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
+ Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
"Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day", As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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