Head of Health & Safety Compliance

Step into a dynamic and high-impact role as the Head fHealth and Safety for the Trust, where youll lead the delivery of essential services that keep people safe and operations running smoothly across the organization. As a key member of our team, you'll be at the forefront of several critical functions, including:

Fire Safety and Advisory Services ensuring the protection of our people and property through expert fire risk management.

Health and Safety Services driving a proactive safety culture and compliance across all departments.

Moving and Handling Specialist Support providing expert clinical guidance and practical solutions to safeguard both patients and staff.

Trust-Wide MAST Training overseeing the delivery of mandatory and statutory training programs that empower our workforce with essential knowledge andskills.

You'll also be responsible for managing both human and physical resources,making strategic decisions to ensure our services are effective, efficient, andfuture-ready. This is your chance to make a tangible difference, lead critical safety initiatives, and shape a safer, smarter workplace.

37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

This high-profile leadership role oversees several essential

Health and Safety services, ensuring statutory compliance and safeguarding allwho enter the Trust. Youll lead a diverse portfolio with clarity and vision,driving a proactive approach to health, safety, and fire legislation that creates a secure environment for staff, patients, and the public.

As the Trusts Head of Health & Safety, youll provide high-level advice grounded in a deep understanding of legislation, NHS guidelines, and best practices, supporting informed, strategic decisions. Youll ensure accurate statutory data and compliance reporting, offering vital assurance to the Trust Board, Department of Health, HSE, and other external bodies.

Working closely with the Director of Estates and Facilities, youll help shapeand deliver Trust-wide strategic plans, while developing robust policies that reflect national priorities and local needs. Collaboration is key, youllengage with senior leaders, technical experts, external agencies, and contractors to foster innovation and maintain a strong compliance culture.

Youll also play a critical role in aligning Health and Safety strategies withthe Trusts Cost Improvement and Efficiency Programmes. This is more than amanagement position, its a chance to lead real change, protect lives, and makea measurable impact across the organisation.

The Rotherham

NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.

If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence

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Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

• Masters in Health and Safety/ Healthcare Risk Management or equivalent level of study/experience.
• Be a chartered member of IOSH professional body CMIOSH or working towards chartered membership
• Hold a leadership management diploma or equivalent experience

• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety requirements for compliance with relevant standards
• demonstrable experience in healthcare risk management and compliance
• Able to understand complex legislation including health and safety, building and building services regulations.
• Professional, technical, specialist in health and safety
• Demonstrable experience in formulating development plans and policies e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
• Knowledge of CQC Standards, Procurement and other relevant legislative and…