Health and Safety Advisor - Macclesfield, United Kingdom - East Cheshire NHS Trust

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Come and join Risk Management Team as the Health and Safety Advisor here in Macclesfield. We are a small team with big ambitions. We provide a friendly working atmosphere whilst delivering Health and Safety advice across the Trust's hospital and community footprint.


We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Health and Safety Advisor, who can prioritise, work well under pressure, with experience of health and safety, preferably in healthcare setting.

You require a flexible attitude to working and an organised, professional manner. You need to be able to manage your own workload effectively, reporting to the Clinical Risk Manager.


Your role will be based at Macclesfield District General Hospital and you will be expected to travel to the Trust's community hospitals and peripheral sites.


The post includes conducting safety training, undertaking risk assessments, audits and inspections, and ensures health and safety compliance to maintain the safety of patients and staff.

Experience in IT systems is essential.

This post is 37.5 hours a week permanent position, training will be available.

NEBOSH Diploma Essential

NHS Experience Essential


To act as the Trust's competent person for health and safety and provide specialist advice, guidance and instruction regarding health and safety, security and non-clinical risk issues within the workplace.

Implement occupational safety systems and processes

Develop health and Safety related policy, procedures and standard operating procedures in relation to Health and Safety at Work law and Regulations

Lead occupational safety improvement activities and provide expert occupational safety advice.


Working in a matrix-style relationship with other members of the Corporate Affairs and Governance Team to ensure a coordinated approach to safety is taken.

To ensure timely review and ratification of health and Safety related policy, procedures and standard operating procedures in relation to Health and Safety at Work


Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you.

An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.


Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.


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