Assistant Health and Safety Adviser

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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Post: Assistant Health & Safety Advisor

Department: Occupational Health and Safety

Location: Melrose

• Are you passionate about improving staff/patient/others Health and Safety?
• Do you have care experience in a multi-speciality hospital environment?
• Do you have the enthusiasm, motivation and experience to undertake this role?

Where are we – Located in the Southeast corner of Scotland, this beautiful rural area extends eastwards to the coast, is within easy reach of Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle. It is supported by excellent schools, and affordable housing: the perfect location for both outdoor lovers and those who want access to city life.

Duties & responsibilities – To assist the Health & Safety Lead Advisor and the Head of Occupational Health & Safety Service in supporting the delivery of the NHS Borders Health and Safety Management System. To provide advice and assurance of compliance with health and safety legislation.

Key responsibilities include to produce written reports in a clear and concise manner and to write and review policies and procedures. To develop and deliver tailored Health & Safety training packages as identified e.g. Risk Assessment, Violence and Aggression and Moving & Handling, etc.

Training delivery will be a priority for the post holder, the ability to deliver Prevention and Management of Aggression and Violence practical training within a gym environment and the ability to delivery Moving and Handling training within a mock ward environment. Generic Health & Safety Topics will also be prioritised (Risk Assessment, COSHH, Noise etc).

Key Requirements

• Member of IOSH, or equivalent and NEBOSH Certificate, or equivalent, or working towards.
• GSA Grade A Instructor Certificate desirable/or motivation to achieve.
• Centaur Patient/Object Moving & Handling Certificate desirable.
• Full driving license/Ability to work flexibly across the Scottish Borders.
• Team player

NB: Interviews Thursday 13th February 2025, will include PowerPoint/Q&A followed by a physical assessment working within a gym environment participating in physical training (floor, seated, and standing) in group session. Permanent contract will be subject to the successful candidate achieving GSA Grade A Tutor status in the management of aggression and violence and fully committing to attending a three-week intensive tutor course, dates to be confirmed.

For further information please contact Sue Keean, Health & Safety Lead Advisor 01896 825982 or [email protected] or the Interim Head of Health & Safety [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period, for which you would be paid, until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Hiring Manager.