Senior Health & Safety Advisor
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join our Corporate Health & Safety Team.
Reporting to the Head of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ), you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the highest standards of health, safety, fire, environmental and Display Screen Equipment (DSE) compliance across Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
As a trusted specialist, you will provide expert advice, assurance, training and compliance auditing across a diverse range of healthcare and corporate environments. You will support the management of incidents, investigations, risk assessments and regulatory compliance activities, helping to ensure safe environments for our patients, visitors and staff.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced health and safety professional who is passionate about promoting a positive safety culture, driving continuous improvement, and influencing change across a complex organisation.
IMPORTANT
- Please note that should you be successful in the selection process, you will be expected to work office based at Torbay Hospital
- Previous applicants need not reapply unless they can demonstrate a significant improvement in their application since their last submission.
The successful candidate will be a proactive and influential professional with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
You Will
- Provide expert advice and guidance on health, safety, fire and environmental compliance matters across the Trust.
- Deliver engaging health and safety and fire safety training programmes to staff at all levels.
- Undertake audits, inspections and compliance monitoring activities to ensure adherence to legislation, standards and Trust policies.
- Support the investigation of incidents, near misses and safety concerns, identifying learning opportunities and improvements.
- Advise managers on risk assessments and support the management of departmental, divisional and corporate risks.
- Promote a positive health and safety culture through effective engagement, leadership and communication.
- Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams to improve compliance and operational safety.
- Contribute to the development and review of health and safety policies, procedures and guidance.
- Support organisational learning and continuous improvement through analysis of incidents, audits and emerging risks.
We are looking for an individual who leads by example, demonstrates professional integrity, embraces innovation and consistently delivers a high-quality customer-focused service.
As an integrated care organisation, our Trust's purpose is to provide safe, high-quality health and social care at the right time and in the right place, enabling the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full.
The Workplace Services Division employs approximately 600 colleagues and delivers essential support services across all Trust sites. These services underpin the provision of clinical care and operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Corporate Health & Safety Team is a small, specialist team providing expert advice and assurance in:
- Corporate Health & Safety
- Fire Safety
- Environmental Compliance
- Estates and Facilities Quality Management
We are committed to recruiting people who share and demonstrate our Trust values:
- Working Together for People
- Commitment to Quality Care
- Compassion
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
These values are at the heart of everything we do and guide the way we work with patients, colleagues and our communities.
Please note: Priority consideration will be given to applicants with recognised Priority or At Risk status, including eligible NHS staff identified across Devon.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kevin Wood Job title: Head of Safety Health Environmental & Quality Email address: Kevin.wood9@nhs.net Telephone number: 01803 656815
Neil Faulkner - Fire Advisor contact number 01803 656990
