Health and Safety Advisor

This role requires a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of the team.

We are looking for an experienced Health and Safety Advisor, to be part of our Health & Safety Team within the estates and facilities department of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Accountable to the Director of Specialist Services you will be part of the Health & Safety Team working across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust' premises, with this particular position being primarily based at Basildon Hospital.

You will work closely with all relevant parties within the hospital and externally to ensure a safe environment for all individuals accessing or supporting Trust Healthcare Service, and by extension sustained care and wellbeing in relation to health and safety.

Responsible for providing expert advice on health and safety matters across the MSE Care Organisations, you will assist in the development and delivery of health and safety training programmes carry out accident investigations and assist in policy development and implementation.

You will undertake health and safety inspections, audits and risks assessments and use your knowledge and skills to support the care organisations in understanding and fulfilling their health & safety responsibilities

In addition you will have substantive experience, experience within a healthcare setting would be an advantage, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with staff at all levels, possess minimum of the NEBOSH General certificate or equivalent and have up to date knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust by visiting our careers website: www.mse.nhs.uk/current-vacancies

In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of this group. Appointments will be based on merit alone.

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

We look forward to your application.