Job overview

We are excited to invite applications for the role of Health and Safety / Manual Handling Advisor within our dynamic Health & Safety Department.

As a vital member of the Occupational Health and Safety Team, you will play a key role in supporting the Trust’s commitment to outstanding safety standards and achieving our strategic goals. Your expertise will help enhance our reputation for delivering a safe and supportive environment for staff and patients alike.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of health and safety and manual handling protocols within an NHS hospital setting, though relevant training will be provided to ensure your continued professional development.

There is a full time position available at Wexham and there is a part time role available at Frimley Park Hospital. Flexibility to travel across various Trust sites is essential to meet the diverse needs of our organisation.

Frimley Health offers the benefits of a large NHS Trust, including access to a subsidised gym at Frimley, a wide range of leisure discounts, and the option of a pre-school nursery place (subject to availability), all designed to support your work-life balance and well-being.

If you feel you have the qualities required for this post informal enquiries and visits are actively encouraged, please contact Karen Fenton Health & Safety / Manual Handling Manager 0300 615 3746, or Ian Wilson Assistant Director of Occupational Health and Safety on 0300 613 6366

Main duties of the job

You will be required to provide training to clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels; therefore, you must have excellent training skills, and the ability to develop and present a wide range of health and safety and manual handling courses.  You will also be expected to answer enquiries and provide proactive advice on health and safety and manual handling matters.

You will assist in the presentation and development of departmental reports, policies, guidance notes, advice leaflets, the intranet site, and e-learning courses.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. 

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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