Pathology Environment Health & Safety Lead

The post-holder will be the professional lead for health, safety, bio-security, and environment management across all laboratory sites within UHSussex Pathology providing management, specialist knowledge, and scientific/technical expertise on all health, safety and environment matters to ensure the safe delivery of the clinical diagnostic service.
The post-holder will be responsible for the integration and delivery of a comprehensive and coordinated health and safety management system across all UHSussex Pathology sites. This will include facilitating the delivery of specialist training and systematic audit/inspection programmes across multiple sites for all staff grades. The post-holder will maintain high professional standards, professional knowledge and competency, undertaking personal continuing professional development, and assisting with the training and development of other staff, Develops communication forums to disseminate H&S information & assists with handling formal written complaints. Uses highly developed communication skills to impart complex/sensitive information whilst ensuring compliance with professional codes of conduct & confidentiality e.g.outcomes of HSE inspections, accident investigations etc. Develops & maintains strong/effective relationships with key personnel e.g.H&S Executive (HSE), Environment Agency (EA) & South East Counter Terrorism Unit (SECTU). Contributes to strategic planning in all H&S matters. Critically reviews, prepares, implements, maintains & monitors compliance with all pathology standard operating procedures. Acts as an approver/authoriser on all local HSE management documentation & with the delegated authority in matters of H&S including suspending/stopping activity deemed unsafe. Ensures safe management/maintenance of expensive & complex analytical equipment & facilities is carried out.
Maintains scientific knowledge & skill sets with the latest scientific/medical developments, emerging technologies, research and other national/international issues which may have an impact on the laboratory e.g. epidemics/pandemics, emerging events such as Ebola/VHF outbreaks etc. Investigating and analysing incident reports to identify trends & recurring issues. Develop & implement plans/processes & internal policies to ensure UHSussex Pathology conforms to requirements of relevant legislation & local/national guidance.

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust