Health and Safety Advisor
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Cardiff
Contract type: Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Health and Safety team. We are looking to recruit an experienced Health and Safety Adviser. This is a full time position working Monday to Friday.
This role will form an integral part of the Team and provide competent health and safety advice on all matters of health and safety to all levels of managers and employees within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board as required, and promote high standards of health and safety for all employees across all areas of the Health Board.
The post holder will have already achieved a recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (e.g. NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, MSc. or BSc. in Occupational Health & Safety etc.).
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working within the field of health and safety. They will have experience of being actively involved in the development, delivery and implementation of all health and safety policies and procedures and they will help to oversee the day to day operational management of health and safety for the Health Board, whilst fully supporting all legislative compliance.
This is a fantastic and challenging opportunity for the right candidate to further develop their career within a professional, supportive and flexible work environment within the field of Health and Safety.
Provide specialist advice, training and support to staff on health and safety related issues and contribute to the wider risk management agenda.
To advise on compliance with statutory legislation in health and safety in liaison with the relevant enforcing authority.
Develop and implement health and safety initiatives to deliver the Health Boards agenda for continuous improvement.
To undertake a range of environmental monitoring. To interpret results and produce reports on findings and assess solutions where required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachael Daniel Job title: Assistant Head of Health and Safety Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 02921836555
This role will form an integral part of the Team and provide competent health and safety advice on all matters of health and safety to all levels of managers and employees within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board as required, and promote high standards of health and safety for all employees across all areas of the Health Board.
The post holder will have already achieved a recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (e.g. NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, MSc. or BSc. in Occupational Health & Safety etc.).
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working within the field of health and safety. They will have experience of being actively involved in the development, delivery and implementation of all health and safety policies and procedures and they will help to oversee the day to day operational management of health and safety for the Health Board, whilst fully supporting all legislative compliance.
This is a fantastic and challenging opportunity for the right candidate to further develop their career within a professional, supportive and flexible work environment within the field of Health and Safety.
Provide specialist advice, training and support to staff on health and safety related issues and contribute to the wider risk management agenda.
To advise on compliance with statutory legislation in health and safety in liaison with the relevant enforcing authority.
Develop and implement health and safety initiatives to deliver the Health Boards agenda for continuous improvement.
To undertake a range of environmental monitoring. To interpret results and produce reports on findings and assess solutions where required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachael Daniel Job title: Assistant Head of Health and Safety Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 02921836555
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