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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.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Health and Safety to join the Health and Safety Service of NHS Tayside. The post holder will be a Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner with experience of managing health and safety teams. The post holder will directly line manage specialist Health and Safety Advisors and deputise for the Head of Health and Safety on a range of professional issues.
You will have extensive experience in Health and Safety, be Chartered with a recognised qualification in this specialty and some working experience in the NHS. Proven management, communication and leadership skills are essential.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Informal enquiries to: Kenneth Fleming, Head of Health and Safety.
Contact details: kenneth.fleming1@nhs.scot
This post is office based within Ninewells Hospital, Dundee; there will be occasional need for travel within Tayside.
Hours of work are: 36 per week, Monday – Friday, between 08:00 and 17:00.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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