Job summary
- Main area
- Estates
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (N/A)
- Job ref
- 410-COR-7050205
- Employer
- Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 PA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Health and Safety Advocate
NHS AfC: Band 4
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”
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- 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.
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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.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- GCSE A-C Math & Science
- Health and Safety Qualification Level 3
Desirable criteria
- DSE Assessor
- Teaching Qualification
- First Aid at Work
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of dealing with Health and Safety
Desirable criteria
- Previous role involving Health and Safety Responsibilities
- Experience working within a Healthcare workplace
Values & Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Inclusive
- Make a difference
- Person Centred
- Accountable
- Continuous Improvement
- Teamwork
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to Communicate Effectively
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Excellent Computer Skills ie Microsoft Office and spreadsheet
- Report writing experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Justin Cody
- Job title
- Fire and Safety Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07738274479
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