Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Health, Safety and Security Advisor
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Are you an experienced health, safety and security professional looking for an opportunity to lead and influence safety strategy across a large and complex healthcare organisation?
We are seeking an exceptional leader to take responsibility for the development, implementation and delivery of the Trust's Fire, Health and Safety, Security and Contractor Management arrangements. This is a pivotal role that will ensure the Trust continues to provide a safe, secure and compliant environment for patients, staff, visitors and contractors.
As the Trust's subject matter expert, you will provide strategic leadership, professional advice and operational assurance across all sites, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation, NHS guidance and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Trust's Fire Safety, Health and Safety, Security and Contractor Management functions.
- Develop and implement strategic policies, procedures and assurance frameworks to maintain compliance and best practice.
- Provide expert advice to the Board, Executive Team and senior managers on safety, security and compliance matters.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, including NHS standards and CQC expectations.
- Maintain effective systems for risk management, monitoring, auditing and reporting across the Trust.
- Lead investigations into significant incidents and support organisational learning and continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to promote a positive culture of safety and security.
- Support the Trust in delivering its responsibilities for safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and wider risk management arrangements.
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About Us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
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- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Claire Rock
- Job title: Senior Fire, Health, Safety and Security Manager
- Email address: claire.rock@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07467009684
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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