Health and Safety Manager | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Role Overview

Reporting to the Senior Health and Safety Manager, this proactive role includes responsibility for Health and Safety Management across the Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The main function is to implement and manage ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System while providing assurance through continual auditing, monitoring and review to confirm statutory obligations across all operational activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, manage and monitor ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
• Develop, implement and manage policies and procedures relating to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Promote a strong Safety Culture and ensure delegated health and safety projects are delivered on programme, budget and quality.
• Participate in the Trust Health and Safety Group, boards, committees, and other relevant bodies.
• Provide competent professional advice and lead risk‑driven audit implementation.
• Co‑operate with the Trust legal team to analyse and investigate claims.
• Ensure health and safety codes of practice and policies are updated regularly.
• Identify and develop training in partnership with the Health and Safety Training Manager.
• Prepare and deliver assurance reports, indicator reviews, audit programmes, and oversight of the Health and Safety website.
• Manage health and safety tours, inspections, and programmes of internal and external training.
• Maintain the Health and Safety internet site.
• Collaborate with Trade Unions, external organisations, contractors, and consultants.
• Coordinate Freedom of Information requests as appropriate.
• Support Health and Safety advice to Divisional, Corporate and Trust staff.
• Assist in embedding a safety culture throughout the Trust.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of statutory and mandatory legislation, national guidance documents and policy.
• Use delegated Directorate authority to take prompt action with respect to unsafe conditions or equipment.
• Support procurement in influencing health and safety standards.
• Provide operational support in risk assessment completion and implementation of control measures.
• Develop and maintain Health and Safety information resources via the Trust Health and Safety website.

Qualifications

Not specified in the posting.

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