NHS
Senior Health and Safety Adviser (XN07)
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Job Description
- Req#: C9298-MDI-0143?language=en&page=967&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Health & Safety, Law, Environmental Management, Science, Engineering)
- NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent eligible for CMIOSH)
- Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)
- Formal qualification in teaching/training and development
- Experience as a Health and Safety Advisor within the NHS or a similarly complex organisation
- Development and delivery of training packages for staff and leaders
- Experience undertaking complex investigations following serious incidents
- Computer literate
- Supervisory or line management experience
- Experience working with the HSE or other enforcement bodies
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Experience using monitoring/measuring equipment
- Experience of auditing
- Numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Health & Safety, Law, Environmental Management, Science, Engineering)
- NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent eligible for CMIOSH)
- Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)
- Formal qualification in teaching/training and development
- Experience as a Health and Safety Advisor within the NHS or a similarly complex organisation
- Development and delivery of training packages for staff and leaders
- Experience undertaking complex investigations following serious incidents
- Computer literate
- Supervisory or line management experience
- Experience working with the HSE or other enforcement bodies
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Experience using monitoring/measuring equipment
- Experience of auditing
- Numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Job summary
Are you a skilled and motivated Health and Safety professional looking for a new challenge in a large, complex, and values-driven organisation? Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT), one of the UKs largest acute Trusts, is recruiting a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to help shape a safer future for patients and staff.
Based in the city centre with flexible and remote working options, youll join a dynamic team supporting services across all hospital sites. Youll act as Deputy to the Head of Health and Safety, guiding a proactive safety culture, leading investigations, and delivering impactful improvements Trust-wide.
At LTHT, we live by The Leeds Way values; Patient-Centred, Fair, Collaborative, Accountable and Empowered, creating a respectful and inclusive environment for all. We are proud to invest in our staff through continuous development opportunities, competitive NHS pension, generous annual leave, and access to NHS-exclusive benefits and discounts.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience in a large, complex healthcare environment. Join us and play your part in keeping healthcare safe.
Expected Shortlisting Date
07/05/2025
Planned Interview Date
30/05/2025
Main duties of the job
As Senior Health and Safety Advisor, youll take on a varied and rewarding role with real influence. Youll:
Act as deputy to the Head of Health and Safety, providing leadership and support across the Trust
Guide and support the Health and Safety Advisor and lead on key policy areas
Lead investigations into serious incidents, producing clear, evidence-based reports with practical recommendations
Work closely with departments to strengthen local safety practices and build confidence in managing risk
Develop and implement health and safety policies, procedures and audits that support long-term improvement
Design, deliver and evaluate engaging training for staff across all disciplines and levels
Collaborate with Estates, Occupational Health, Risk Management and clinical services
Represent the Trust at internal governance forums and regional safety groups
Youll be encouraged to shape the role, bring forward ideas, and influence how safety is delivered in a complex and ambitious organisation. With options for flexible and remote working, this is a role with variety, impact and room to grow.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is a leading and ambitious NHS provider, home to one of the most diverse workforces in the region and a wide range of clinical and non-clinical specialties. As part of the Medical Directorate, youll join a supportive and experienced Health and Safety Team, working alongside subject matter experts and specialists in varied risk areas.
The Trust is committed to creating a culture of psychological safety, inclusion and continuous improvement, guided by The Leeds Way Values. Our latest Trust-wide commitments to kindness and compassion further reflect how we support our people as well as our patients.
This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where collaboration is encouraged, wellbeing is prioritised, and your contribution will be genuinely valued.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Date posted
15 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-MDI-0143
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
This is a pivotal and rewarding role at the heart of the Trusts Health and Safety Team. As Senior Health and Safety Advisor, you will support the Head of Health and Safety in promoting a proactive, values-led safety culture across Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Youll provide trusted advice to staff and managers, contribute to the development of policy, and help services meet their responsibilities in a complex and fast-paced healthcare setting.
You will lead on defined areas of health and safety, support and guide the Health and Safety Advisor, and play a key role in coordinating the Trusts annual health and safety audit programme. This includes working closely with departments to review their practices, offer clear, practical advice, and support meaningful local improvements.
You will also contribute to incident reviews, often working alongside clinical and operational leaders, to ensure learning is shared and safety strengthened. Youll help design and deliver training, represent the team in Trust-wide meetings, and build collaborative relationships with departments including Estates, Risk Management and Occupational Health.
Key aspects of the role include:
Developing and maintaining health and safety policies and procedures
Supporting departments and services to manage their own local risks
Leading and contributing to reviews of health and safety incidents
Helping coordinate audit activities and sharing good practice across the Trust
Delivering and evaluating health and safety training
Representing the Health and Safety Team in governance forums and staff networks
Youll be part of a small, supportive team within the Medical Directorate, contributing to the Trusts wider ambition to continuously improve safety and staff wellbeing. LTHT encourages flexible and remote working and promotes a strong culture of psychological safety, kindness and compassion.
Please refer to the Job Description document for more information.
Job responsibilities
This is a pivotal and rewarding role at the heart of the Trusts Health and Safety Team. As Senior Health and Safety Advisor, you will support the Head of Health and Safety in promoting a proactive, values-led safety culture across Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Youll provide trusted advice to staff and managers, contribute to the development of policy, and help services meet their responsibilities in a complex and fast-paced healthcare setting.
You will lead on defined areas of health and safety, support and guide the Health and Safety Advisor, and play a key role in coordinating the Trusts annual health and safety audit programme. This includes working closely with departments to review their practices, offer clear, practical advice, and support meaningful local improvements.
You will also contribute to incident reviews, often working alongside clinical and operational leaders, to ensure learning is shared and safety strengthened. Youll help design and deliver training, represent the team in Trust-wide meetings, and build collaborative relationships with departments including Estates, Risk Management and Occupational Health.
Key aspects of the role include:
Developing and maintaining health and safety policies and procedures
Supporting departments and services to manage their own local risks
Leading and contributing to reviews of health and safety incidents
Helping coordinate audit activities and sharing good practice across the Trust
Delivering and evaluating health and safety training
Representing the Health and Safety Team in governance forums and staff networks
Youll be part of a small, supportive team within the Medical Directorate, contributing to the Trusts wider ambition to continuously improve safety and staff wellbeing. LTHT encourages flexible and remote working and promotes a strong culture of psychological safety, kindness and compassion.
Please refer to the Job Description document for more information.
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Additional informationCertificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.