Health and Safety Officer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Officer to join Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. You will support the delivery of a safe environment for patients, staff, visitors, and contractors across hospital sites. The role involves providing expert advice, developing policies, conducting audits, and contributing to risk assessment and incident investigation. You will act as one of the Trust's competent health and safety advisers, ensuring compliance with legislation and promoting a positive safety culture.
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of current health and safety legislation and guidance which is updated through continued professional development.
- A Health and Safety expert either through formal qualification (diploma/degree) and/or extensive experience pertinent to the area
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification / NVQ Level 6) in Occupational Health & Safety.
- Certified member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Fit Testing Training - Fit2Fit or equivalent
- Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety
- Extensive experience from working in a similar Health and Safety management role.
- Extensive experience in overseeing and conducting accident investigations and implementing and communicating risk mitigation control measures.
- Experience in reporting directly to Board-level groups/ Directors within an NHS Trust on all areas of non-clinical risk compliance.
- Well-developed people management skills
- Evidence of initiating and managing change and implementing projects.
- Knowledge and experience of managing and training in a wide range of Respiratory Protective Equipment such as FFP3 masks (different makes and models) and Powered Air Purifying Respirators
- Skills and knowledge
- Ability to interpret new guidance and legislation and disseminate key facts and information
- To be the expert on health and safety and act as the Trust's nominated Competent Person for Health and Safety.
- Experienced in the use of Risk Management techniques and processes
- Knowledge and experience of the Premises Assurance Model requirements including audit and monitoring levels of compliance
- Computer literate and knowledge of databases
- Knowledge of CQC requirements for Risk Management & Health and Safety.
- Knowledge of other public sector environments
- Education and qualifications
- Knowledge of current health and safety legislation and guidance which is updated through continued professional development.
- A Health and Safety expert either through formal qualification (diploma/degree) and/or extensive experience pertinent to the area
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification / NVQ Level 6) in Occupational Health & Safety.
- Certified member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or equivalent
- Fit Testing Training - Fit2Fit or equivalent
- Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety
- Extensive experience from working in a similar Health and Safety management role.
- Extensive experience in overseeing and conducting accident investigations and implementing and communicating risk mitigation control measures.
- Experience in reporting directly to Board-level groups/ Directors within an NHS Trust on all areas of non-clinical risk compliance.
- Well-developed people management skills
- Evidence of initiating and managing change and implementing projects.
- Knowledge and experience of managing and training in a wide range of Respiratory Protective Equipment such as FFP3 masks (different makes and models) and Powered Air Purifying Respirators
- Skills and knowledge
- Ability to interpret new guidance and legislation and disseminate key facts and information
- To be the expert on health and safety and act as the Trust's nominated Competent Person for Health and Safety.
- Experienced in the use of Risk Management techniques and processes
- Knowledge and experience of the Premises Assurance Model requirements including audit and monitoring levels of compliance
- Computer literate and knowledge of databases
- Knowledge of CQC requirements for Risk Management & Health and Safety.
- Knowledge of other public sector environments
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 7d ago · Closes in 8d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health and Safety Officer to join Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
As a key member of the Risk, Health and Safety Team, you will support the delivery of a safe environment for patients, staff, visitors and contractors across our hospital sites. Working closely with colleagues at all levels, you will help the Trust meet its statutory health and safety responsibilities and maintain high standards of compliance and assurance.
You will provide expert advice on health and safety matters, support the development and review of policies and procedures, undertake audits and inspections, and contribute to programmes of risk assessment, incident investigation and performance monitoring. The role offers the opportunity to influence both operational practice and wider organisational improvement.
The successful candidate will hold a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health and Safety) and have experience working in a health and safety role within an NHS or similarly complex organisation. A strong understanding of relevant legislation, excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships are essential.
The post is based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, with regular travel between Trust sites required.
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