Health, Safety & Risk Manager - Band D2

Job summary

Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS), a subsidiary of Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHST), is dedicated to delivering high-performing managed estates and facilities services, employing approximately 900 staff. We are committed to continuous improvement and achieving our vision of service excellence in the healthcare sector.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Health, Safety, and Risk Manager to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance across our operations. In this critical role, you will provide guidance to staff, contractors, and managers on all health and safety matters, ensuring that GMS not only meets but exceeds statutory requirements.

As the Health, Safety, and Risk Manager, reporting directly to the Head of Compliance, Health and Safety, you will be at the forefront of driving our health and safety strategy. You will champion a culture of safety and innovation while modernising our practices. You'll lead initiatives to reduce risk, manage incident reporting systems, oversee the GMS risk register and ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Your ability to collaborate across teams will be vital to maintaining smooth service delivery and aligning with industry best practices.

You will also have responsibility for managing health and safety budgets, ensuring resources are appropriately allocated for training, projects, and ongoing improvements in health and safety performance.

Main duties of the job

1. Lead and promote safe working practices across GMS, engaging staff and driving positive change.
2. Chair the GMS Health and Safety Group, ensuring learning from incidents and driving continuous improvement.
3. Report on health and safety performance to the Governance and Compliance Committee and develop the Workplace Safety Representative group.
4. Oversee the risk management system, and provide expert advice/guidance on risk assessments across all operations.
5. Ensure compliance with GMS policies, regularly reviewing incident data and implementing corrective actions.
6. Develop and update health and safety policies and procedures to ensure they meet legislative requirements and are audit-ready.
7. Provide health and safety input into new projects and collaborate with key stakeholders on health and safety issues and overseeing contingency planning.
8. Prepare and present detailed reports on health and safety performance to the Board, clients, and partners.
9. Act as the lead for incident software, providing training and managing reporting processes.
10. Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, addressing any recommendations promptly.
11. Manage health and safety budgets, ensuring financial resources are allocated for training, project work, and staff development.
12. Foster open communication and engage with staff at all levels, encouraging active involvement in health and safety matters.

About us

GMS is a forward-looking and enterprising organisation with a clear vision for the future of delivering high performing services with a focus on continuous improvement, and a workforce of circa 900 employees who are dedicated to achieving its vision.

On 1st April 2018, Gloucestershire Managed Services was launched as the wholly owned subsidiary company of Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust, delivering a managed Estates and Facilities service covering:

1. Domestic services/cleaning
2. Estates maintenance and Capital Development
3. Catering, both retail and for patient meals
4. Switchboard/contact Centre
5. Sustainability/Compliance professional services
6. Medical equipment sterilisation (CSSD)
7. Portering
8. Waste Management
9. Grounds & Gardens
10. Medical Engineering (supply and maintenance of medical devices)
11. Security Services
12. Linen and Laundry
13. Energy procurement and generation
14. Transport and logistics
15. Stores and consumable supplies
16. Procurement
17. Estates professional services

The GMS ambition is to become the regional provider of choice for delivering managed services within the local health economy, supporting the healthcare provision and to deliver excellent customer care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As the Health, Safety, and Risk Manager, you will play a crucial role in creating a safe and compliant working environment across GMS. Reporting to the Head of Compliance, Health, and Safety, your leadership and expertise will guide the development and implementation of health and safety policies, risk management, and staff engagement strategies, while ensuring compliance with legislation. You will also manage incident reporting systems, prepare detailed reports for senior management, and conduct audits to ensure adherence to safety standards. Additionally, you will contribute to emergency and contingency planning and collaborate with various teams to address key health and safety issues.

If you're an experienced health and safety professional looking to lead strategic initiatives and make a tangible impact on a dynamic healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Highly specialist health and safety knowledge to NEBOSH Diploma level/degree plus additional training in specialist health and safety fields
• Extensive experience working in health and safety
• Clear evidence of continual professional development in health and safety

Desirable

• Holder of CMIOSH
• Learning and Delivery qualification

Experience

Essential

• Working and advising people in the world of health and safety
• Strong experience of drafting and interpreting policies, procedure notes, regulations, and their implementation.
• Experience of providing advice and guidance to senior colleagues

Desirable

• Experience / understanding of working in healthcare.
• Involvement in business planning processes including strategic work outside of health care

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated knowledge of compliance areas relating to the provision of estates and facilities services
• Able to produce clear and concise written reports
• Able to communicate and deliver presentations
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Desirable

• Ability to achieve change where resistance is experienced

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name
Gloucestershire Managed Services
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
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