Health & Safety Advisor

Job title:
Health & Safety Advisor
Company name:
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service

Location:
Belfast

Type:
Temporary

Rate:
£19.10 per hour

Accurate Sector Selection in Broadbean:
Health & Safety

Structure:
As a member of the Trust's Risk Management Team, you will be responsible for the provision of specialist knowledge, advice and guidance on health & safety matters within the Trust. You will support the Risk Manager / Governance Lead, with the provision of this service on an organisational basis

As the Health & Safety Advisor you will also be required to plan, manage, develop and monitor the operational delivery of Face Fit testing across the Trust, ensuring that all testing is delivered to meet service need and is compliant with the Health & Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) legislation / guidance. The post-holder will review service provision with a view to developing, implementing and establishing a sustainable service model.

Key Details
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* £19.10 per hour
* Belfast
* 37.5 hours per week

Responsibilities
* Provide information, advice and support to trust Directors, managers and staff on matters relating to the management of occupational safety and health in line with current health and safety legislation, Trust policies and procedures and other approved guidance.

* Provide information, advice and support in specific areas of occupational safety and health including office safety, food safety and hygiene and control of substances hazardous to health.

* Participate in the development, communication, implementation and review of Trust policies, procedures and other guidance relating to occupational safety and health.

* Facilitate organisational change by developing effective, pro-active and positive working relationships with managers, staff, safety representatives and representatives of the statutory authorities which will promote occupational safety and health.

* Develop and deliver occupational safety and health training programmes.

* Assist in the development, completion and maintenance of a Trust-wide occupational safety and health auditing system, including co-ordination of, and participation in inspections, analysis of incidents and claims.

* Complete risk assessments, giving support and assistance to managers to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

* Assist in the development, establishment and maintenance of suitable databases for the collection and analysis of data in areas of occupational safety and health practice.