Health & Safety Assistant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Salary:

- £23,976 - £23,976
Job grade:

Administrative Officer
AO Advanced
Contract type:
Permanent
Type of role:
Health and Safety
Science
Working pattern:
Fulltime
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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About the job

Benefits:

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Location

Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, B9 5SSAbout the job

Job summary:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to play a vital role in the laboratory by supporting the Biomedical Scientists.

The post holder will act as a Health and Safety Assistant (HSSW) to provide technical and clerical support to the health and safety officers and to work as part of Laboratory Health and Safety Team.

The laboratory in Birmingham is a UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) microbiology laboratory and is in partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham Trust (UHB).

The microbiology partnership provides comprehensive microbiology services and specialist services to Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Solihull Hospital and general practitioners throughout the area.

The post holder will act as a Health and safety Assistant (HSSW) to provide technical and clerical support to the health and safety officers and to work as part of Laboratory Health and Safety Team.

You would need to deliver safety training within their competence as agreed with the Laboratory Manager and also assist the manager to ensure COSHH and risk assessments are up to date.

You would need to ensure that safety notices and instructions relating to equipment are displayed where appropriate. You would need to participate in safety audits and in inspections.

You would be required to attend and participate in Health and safety meetings at a local, trust and regional level.

The postholder would need to maintain and keep action plans up to date and to update H&S toolbox talks.

Location
This is a lab-based role at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, B9 5SS.
- *Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*_

Working Pattern - Full Time

Job description:

As the Health & Safety Assistant your main responsibilities will include:
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

To be responsible for advising and assisting the Laboratory Manager in the development, implementation and maintenance of health and safety
To assist the Laboratory Manager in incident management after a significant accident or incident
To assist the Laboratory Managers in reporting accidents/incidents on Trackwise and Q pulse
To ensure Health and safety inductions are done for all new staff temporary and permanent
To assist the Manager by ensuring safety signs are displayed and safety policies and procedures are adhered toTo maintain and keep Key equipment serviced and calibrated e.g. Centrifuges, Anemometer and Formaldemeter
You would be required to attend and participate in Health and safety meetings at a local, trust and regional level.
The postholder would need to maintain and keep action plans up to date and to update H&S toolbox talks.
You would need to deliver safety training within agreed with the Laboratory Manager and also assist the manager to ensure COSHH and risk assessments are up to date.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive.

The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Person specification:

Essential

Basic knowledge of health and safety
Previous experience of working in an administrative environment using computerised data systems

Benefits:

Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

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Selection process details:

Selection process details

STAGE - APPLICATION & SIFT:
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.

STAGE - INTERVIEW
The selection process will involve an interview either by video or face to face.

Please note, as part of the selection process, you may be asked to prepare to deliver a presentation or take a test.

Seeing the Big Picture
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Developing Self and Others
Adaptable
Challenger
Organiser
Responsible
Team Player

Expected Timeline:

Shortlist:
Week commencing 3rd April 2023

Interviews:

TBC
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment

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