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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Health and Safety Adviser based at Ailsa Hospital.
What you will do:
You will provide operational level input to Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing improvement planning and to the implementation of measures to reduce risk. This will include the provision of expert advice, guidance, instruction, training and measuring performance activities on Health and Safety matters to all sectors of the organisation to ensure compliance with current and impending statutory requirements and best practice.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
You will have specialist knowledge of health and safety, acquired through completion of the NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (or equivalent), or have sound evidence of prior experience and learning at this level. Graduate membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health is required, or evidence of working towards this through the IOSH Continuous Professional Development scheme. You should hold a NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety or be able to demonstrate the requisite knowledge and experience in construction design and management. You should also have a general management certificate of NVQ level 3, or equivalent.
As this role will support in the implementation of ergonomic and human factors principles across all focused work programmes, Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors, or demonstrable evidence of experiential learning in this field is anticipated.
You should have substantive experience in the delivery of a range of health and safety services in a multi-activity organisation, ideally within the health and care sector. This will include development and implementation of health and safety management and reporting systems, training, audit and measuring performance of Occupational Health, Safety and Risk Management activities. Experience of conducting adverse event reviews, and leading on review groups is necessary.
You must be digital/IT literate and competent in the use of the suite of Microsoft Office packages.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours: 37 per week.
A car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Lynn Lydon, Health and Safety Service Lead on 01292 885962 (Internal Ext 15962) / Lynn.Lydon@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so.
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