Head of Health & Safety (XN09)

We are seeking to appoint an experienced individual to the post of Head of Health and Safety at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, providing Health and Safety leadership across the Trust. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, who can work within a complex organisational structure, supporting both corporate and operational teams. The post holder will liaise and engage with staff side representatives, external organisations and regulators, including the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and Care Quality Commission (CQC), supporting staff in this process.

Expected Shortlisting Date:
13/11/2024
Planned Interview Date:
28/11/2024

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the effective management of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust Health & Safety operations across the Trust. The post holder will lead on the Health & Safety agenda for the Trust, including the development of policies to support compliance with statutory requirements, providing assurance to the Trust Board.

To be effective in the role, the post holder will require the following:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, best practice and associated requirements.
2. Knowledge of Health and Safety Management Systems in large, complex organisations.
3. Knowledge of risk assessment methodology.
4. Knowledge of Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and associated incident investigation techniques.
5. Understanding of the requirements of regulation and inspection, including HSE and CQC.
6. The management and organisation of health services within the NHS framework and particularly in an acute hospital Trust.
7. Education, teaching and training interventions and evaluation systems.
8. Develop and sustain a Health and Safety strategy for the Trust, Managers and Staff.
9. Support the implementation of the Trust's risk management strategy and framework.
10. Lead the development of the Trust Health and Safety Policy.
11. Report compliance with agreed performance standards to the Trust Board.

Please read the full job description for all responsibilities of the role.

About us

Our Vision
For staff to understand how health and safety is relevant to their roles and its application in maintaining safe working practices and environments. This will be achieved by providing a well-trained & competent H& S team who are responsive to the needs of our staff and provide corporate assurances in relation to the Trust Health & Safety Management System and its effectiveness.

Objectives What will we do? What are those things specifically?

1. Empower provide the tools, knowledge & skills required to manage H& S within own CSU/Corporate dept
2. Collaborate provide coaching and feedback, encourage learning and sharing best practice between CSUs/Corporate depts., personal interactions during workplace visits, produce a quarterly newsletter
3. Accountable promote problem identification & solving, facilitate the production of a CSU/Corporate Dept bespoke H& S Implementation plan and deliver the annual H& S controls assurance process

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

2. JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY
The post holder will be responsible for the effective management of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust Health & Safety operations across the Trust. The post holder will develop close, collaborative working relationships and a clear communication strategy with Executive Directors, Specialist Risk Advisors, Staff side Union Representatives and colleagues in other departments, including Clinical Service Units (CSUs) and non-clinical Corporate Support teams, establishing a governance framework for the effective management of Health & Safety. The post holder will liaise and engage with external organisations and regulators, including the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and Care Quality Commission (CQC), supporting colleagues in this process.
The post holder will lead on the Health & Safety agenda for the Trust, including the development of policies to support compliance with statutory requirements, providing assurance to the Trust Board.

Financial
Pay Budget of approx. £200,000
Non-Pay Budget of approx. £10,000
Provision of Health and Safety advice which could have significant financial and operational implications.

Non-financial
Direct Reporting: 3 (2 Health and Safety Advisors, 1 Health and Safety Project Co-ordinator)
Indirect Reporting: Advice, support and direction to Specialist Risk Advisors

3. ORGANISATIONAL CHART

4. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Professional Knowledge
To be effective in the role, the post holder will require the following:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, best practice and associated requirements.
2. Knowledge of Health and Safety Management Systems in large, complex organisations.
3. Knowledge of risk assessment methodology.
4. Knowledge of Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and associated incident investigation techniques.
5. Understanding of the requirements of regulation and inspection, including HSE and CQC.
6. The management and organisation of health services within the NHS framework and particularly in an acute hospital Trust.
7. Education, teaching and training interventions and evaluation systems.

Strategy and Policy Standards
Develop and sustain a Health and Safety strategy for the Trust, Managers and Staff.
Support the implementation of the Trust's risk management strategy and framework.
Lead the development of the Trust Health and Safety Policy.
Develop, maintain and implement a range of health and safety management and risk specific performance standards and audit tool.
Report compliance with agreed performance standards to the Trust Board.
Lead the development and implementation of health and safety related policies and procedures which support the achievement of operational goals and service plans.
Lead the preparation and presentation of the Health and Safety reports to Risk Management Committee and Trust Board.
Contribute to the Trust's strategic priorities and delivery of the annual commitments.

Leadership and Management
Engage and liaise with the HSE, developing effective working relationships.
Engage with the Chair of Staff Side and the associated representatives on health and safety matters. Provide professional support to the Health and Safety Consultation Committee.
Undertake incident investigations train and support others to develop skills in undertaking investigations.
Undertake complex risk assessments, liaising with operational and corporate leads.
Promote a culture of positive learning and staff engagement, based on the principles of continuous quality improvement and Trust values.
Contribute to the Trust mechanisms in place to ensure that the learning arising from incident investigations is effectively shared across the organisation, including learning hub and implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Plan (PSIRP).

Deliver training related to Health and Safety.
Support the Trust preparations for inspection by the CQC, leading on compliance with Health and Safety standards and the provision of evidence to support inspection.
Provide an expert opinion regarding health and safety legislation on Employers and Public Liability insurance claims.
Create and maintain the Trust Health and Safety Intranet site.
Provide guidance to operational directors, management teams and Trust policies and procedures in relation to health and safety.
Act as the Trust principal co-ordinator for the national Central Alerting System (CAS) maintaining a framework to provide assurance on compliance.
Be aware of proposed changes to Health and Safety Regulations and communicate those changes to all relevant managers and staff. Assess the impact of those changes to the Trust and develop strategies for managing the implications.
Provide advice, assistance and training to staff across the Trust on the Trust Health and Safety Management System and Risk Management arrangements. Lead on Health and Safety discussions and raise awareness at new staff induction programme.
Work in conjunction with the Risk Manager to continue to develop the Trust's risk assessment framework.
Participate in QI collaboratives and provide support, as agreed, in conjunction with clinical leads and KPO. Support the Trust in implementing the Leeds Improvement Method (LIM).

Support the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Quality to ensure the Trust Health and Safety strategies are understood and accepted by all relevant staff.
Provide expert advice on Health and Safety legislation to senior operational colleagues including Clinical Directors, General Managers and Heads of Nursing providing support with the effective management of risks.
Lead discussions at Trust Board development workshops regarding Health and Safety legislation and responsibilities of the Board, in conjunction with the Director of Quality.

Person Specification

Other criteria

Essential

• Change Management skills
• Project Management skills
• Leadership and team building skills
• Influencing and interpersonal skills
• Numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritise a complex agenda
• Computer literacy
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD) in H& S matters

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

• Substantial H& S managerial experience at a senior level within the NHS
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Substantial Managerial Experience at team level
• Facilitation and management of meetings/committees
• Policy and Procedure development
• Development and delivery of training packages.

Desirable

• Experience of co-ordinating external service reviews by regulators e.g., HSE
• Critical appraisal of literature and papers.
• Fundamentals of Evidence Based Practice
• Fundamentals of audit
• Experience and knowledge of the principles and practice of risk management, complaints, litigation claims, understanding of Quality
• Understanding of External reporting requirements (HSE, ICB, CQC)

Qualifications

Essential

• Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner (CMIOSH) NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent which allows progression to CMIOSH

Desirable

• Risk Management or General Management Qualification

Employer details

Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF

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