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Overview
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) – Health and Safety Advisor.
The closing date is 10 November 2025
Main duties of the job The post holder will provide competent and up-to-date health and safety advice and guidance to staff and managers on all aspects of health and safety, including legislation, regulations, policies and procedures. The post-holder will demonstrate a well-informed knowledge base of the legislative and regulatory frameworks within the NHS.
Under direction of the Operational Health and Safety Manager the post-holder will also support the Trust Head of Health & Safety Services in implementing health and safety objectives and assist in monitoring of the safety management systems (HSG65).
About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification Qualifications and Training
Recognised teaching and assessing qualification e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, CTLLS, DTLLS. -or equivalent workplace experience
NEBOSH National General certificate or willing to undertake
To maintain own professional development; attending a regular trainer update and complete a development portfolio
Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent
Skills and Abilities
Strong functional skills using Microsoft 365
Ability to work accurately and efficiently
Ability to work across all Trust sites as required
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate to a range of staff at all levels within the Organisation
Development and presentation of data reports
IT qualification - ECDL, CLAIT or other
Knowledge and Experience
A good understanding of health and safety legislation, regulations and best practice
Experience of creating and delivering training packages
Experience of investigating accidents and incidents
Experience and involvement in risk assessment process
Experience of reacting to and managing change within the workplace
Experience of problem solving and the ability to make quick decisions in a pressurised environment
Knowledge of the audit process and experience of involvement in an audit
Work Experience in a health care setting and knowledge of NHS procedures and structures
Experience and confidence with a range of patient handling equipment and techniques
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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The closing date is 10 November 2025
Main duties of the job The post holder will provide competent and up-to-date health and safety advice and guidance to staff and managers on all aspects of health and safety, including legislation, regulations, policies and procedures. The post-holder will demonstrate a well-informed knowledge base of the legislative and regulatory frameworks within the NHS.
Under direction of the Operational Health and Safety Manager the post-holder will also support the Trust Head of Health & Safety Services in implementing health and safety objectives and assist in monitoring of the safety management systems (HSG65).
About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification Qualifications and Training
Recognised teaching and assessing qualification e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, CTLLS, DTLLS. -or equivalent workplace experience
NEBOSH National General certificate or willing to undertake
To maintain own professional development; attending a regular trainer update and complete a development portfolio
Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent
Skills and Abilities
Strong functional skills using Microsoft 365
Ability to work accurately and efficiently
Ability to work across all Trust sites as required
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate to a range of staff at all levels within the Organisation
Development and presentation of data reports
IT qualification - ECDL, CLAIT or other
Knowledge and Experience
A good understanding of health and safety legislation, regulations and best practice
Experience of creating and delivering training packages
Experience of investigating accidents and incidents
Experience and involvement in risk assessment process
Experience of reacting to and managing change within the workplace
Experience of problem solving and the ability to make quick decisions in a pressurised environment
Knowledge of the audit process and experience of involvement in an audit
Work Experience in a health care setting and knowledge of NHS procedures and structures
Experience and confidence with a range of patient handling equipment and techniques
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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