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Job reference: 018762
Salary: Band 7 (£37,570 - £44,688)
Job closing date: 06/04/2020
Job Type: Administrative Services
Location: Larch House
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 05/03/2020
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Health and Safety

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 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a “can-do” positive attitude, to join NHS Highland’s Health & Safety Team. You will support Corporate Services, as well the North and West Divisional Area which covers Lochaber, Skye, Lochalsh and West Ross, and you also have corporate responsibility for several hazard specific areas.

 

The post holder will be line managed and report to the Head of Occupational Health & Safety. You will also support the Head of Community Services (North and West). The post will be based in Larch House, Inverness.

 

The successful applicant will provide professional and organisationally focused Health & Safety advice, guidance and support to senior management to assist with the planning and delivery of safe and cost-effective healthcare services. This is a challenging but enjoyable role where you will work semi-autonomously and will need the drive and initiative to develop and deliver change in a complex organisation.

 

Being a team player is an absolute essential, as are effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and motivate all levels of management, staff and trade unions. You will require good working knowledge of IT including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software and web-based systems.

 

Chartered Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is required. The post holder will be a Chartered Safety Practitioner and hold CMIOSH status and be qualified to National Examination Board of Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) diploma or equivalent. Participation in the IOSH Continuous Professional Development Programme is expected. Practical work experience in a multi-disciplinary multi-site Health and Safety role would be beneficial.

 

A driving licence is essential, and a leased car will be offered.

 

Informal enquiries to Bob Summers, Head of Health and Safety, Tel: 01463 706866


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