Job summary
- Main area
- Corporate
- Grade
- Band 7 (subject to job matching)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-CORP3038A-A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Trust Secretary (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Health & Safety Advisor (R&R)
Band 7 (subject to job matching)
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job overview
Health & Safety Advisor (R&R)
Department: Risk Management
Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum plus R&R
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time experienced competent Health & Safety Advisor at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an opportunity for a highly motivated, committed individual with health and safety experience in a designated competent person health and safety role to join our team. The postholder will be an integral team member of the health and safety team, working within regulatory compliance.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the ability to work closely with team members from all professions and with the wider governance teams and specialist roles to proactively deliver core health and safety requirements and help coordinate training, support, monitoring and management in respect of the trust’s health and safety programmes and plans.
This post attracts a “Golden Hello” payment (paid upon commencement of employment) and a further 2 Anniversary Payments paid after 12 and 24 months of service (for more information, see details in the Supporting documents section)
For more information, please contact Oluwakemi Olayiwola, Associate Director of Corporate Governance, Email: [email protected], Tel: 07770704164
Interview date: w/c 7 July 2025
Main duties of the job
Previous experience of healthcare risk management systems is desirable. Candidates should have excellent IT and communication skills and experience of working in a busy team, with structured annual workplans and strategy.
The post-holder will act as the expert advisor on health and safety to the Trust, co-ordinating the Trust’s health and safety action plan and supporting the patient and quality strategies for risk management and quality service provision.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Working for our organisation
'Administrative and Clerical staff feel supported with flexible working at MKUH, reporting 6.82 out of 10, and a 76% feel strongly about approaching their managers regarding flexible working.' (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsibilities
• To be the Trust’s recognised expert on all issues relating to health, safety and welfare.
• To manage and further develop the Trust’s Health and Safety systems and processes in order that the highest standards are maintained.
Service Improvement
• To advise and support managers in risk identification, risk assessment and risk reduction
• To lead in the delivery of training to support the development of competent managers in health and workplace safety; and to undertake proactive risk assessment in accordance with legislative requirements.
Education and Training
• To devise, co-ordinate and deliver specific health and safety training including mandatory and induction training
• To develop, implement and provide appropriate competency based educational and supervisory program’s to effectively manage associated health and safety issues.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification
- Detailed specialist knowledge of health and safety and other related legislation
- Knowledge of auditing/evaluation techniques
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of data collection, analysis and presentation
- Robust knowledge of NHS regulatory frameworks
Desirable criteria
- Member of IOSH
- Use of computer based audit software, Work, Excel, Access
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experienced in advising employers and staff in health and safety legislation
- Experience in managing health and safety in an NHS environment
- Relevant experience in health and safety management
Desirable criteria
- Teaching/training qualification
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Ability to be self-motivated and to work alone autonomously with the ability to recognise own limitations
- Ability to work as a team player
- Good interpersonal skills
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a facilitative approach
- Ability to write comprehensive and intelligible reports and policies
- Ability to influence people at all levels of the organization, with strong diplomacy skills and the ability to challenge where appropriate
- Skilled in presenting to large groups, as well as individuals
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to identify and interpret Health and Safety legislative and good practice requirements within the Healthcare sector
- Demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate others to bring about change and improvements to the working environment
- Communication and relationship skills, where agreement and co-operation is required
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of projects and or examples where leadership and motivation of others to bring about change
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Oluwakemi Olayiwola
- Job title
- Associate Director of Corporate Governance
- Email address
- [email protected]
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