150183 Health and Safety Business Partner - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Title:

Health and Safety Adviser

Vacancy Details:

Band
Salary Scale £37,831 £46,100
37.5 Hours
Full Time Permanent Post
Department: Health and Safety
Location: Western General Hospital.

Duties & responsibilities:

To assist the Lead Health and Safety Business Partner and the Head of Health and Safety in supporting the delivery of the NHS Lothian Health and Safety Management System to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation; Key responsibilities include, for example, the ability to produce written reports in a clear and concise manner and to write and review policies and procedures.

To work with the operational Heads of Service and their management teams as directed by the Lead Health and Safety Business Partner, in the management and control of health and safety risks.

Key requirements:

A high level of, qualification, knowledge and experience is required. The following are essential.

Holder of specialist health and safety qualification such as Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or National Examination Board of Occupational Health and Safety Diploma (NEBOSH) or SVQ Level 5 in Occupational Safety and Health
Chartered Member of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) or clear evidence of working towards CMIOSH.
Significant experience working within a large complex multisite organisation.
Excellent presentation skills.
A high level of influencing and assertiveness skills.
Excellent verbal (spoken and written) skills
Excellent planning and organisational skills.

The following would be desirable, but none are individually essential:

BOHS Certificate in occupational Hygiene.
Effective soft skills such as listening and conflict management.
Effective at team working both within the department and beyond.

Although not essential, experience within a Mental Health environment would be an advantage.

Further information:

NHS Lothian is responsible for meeting the health needs of circa 800,000 people living in and around Edinburgh. We employ approximately 26,000 staff and provide a comprehensive range of services for the populations of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian in a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical work activities

Should you wish to discuss any further details regarding the post, please contact Julia Johnston, Lead Health and Safety Business Partner, on , or David Collins, Head of Health and Safety on