Head of Health, Safety (H&S), and Fire Management B9

Overview

This is a regional, permanent role across the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust (RSH) and Ashford and St. Peter''s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) for Health and Safety and Fire Management. Health and Safety is paramount within the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust and its subsidiary Healthcare Partners and Ashford and St. Peter''s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will partner with all departments to deliver health and safety advice and guidance to tight deadlines. You will be responsible for a team of three: two health safety advisors and one manual handling advisor, and you will continuously improve the provision of the Health and Safety service.Main duties of the job

Interpret legislation and guidance to develop, and then implement or assist others with the implementation of divisional and where appropriate Trust-wide policies and procedures.To achieve and maintain NHSP ISO 14001 accreditation, to demonstrate the knowledge of putting in place the policies, procedures and controls needed for the organisation to active the best possible working conditions.Identify RSH and ASPH Trust''s status in regards to compliance with current and future health and safety legislation and guidance, to escalate non-conformities via the health and safety committee and to put in place/recommendation corrective actions and forecast resources required.Ensure that all requirements of legislation are met and liaise with the HSE when required.Management of fire safety at both Trusts and its community services areas.Develop long term strategic plans for Health and Safety and Fire management, to ensure that non-compliance notices from external bodies for health and safety, Fire are escalated and acted upon accordingly with urgency in accordance with policy.About us

Established in 2018, Healthcare Partners Ltd (HPL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.We offer a consultative, collaborative approach based on a genuine desire to make healthcare provision outstanding, and respecting the opinions and skills of our fellow clinical professionals to produce exceptional outcomes.We are a substantial company in our own right, with an annual turnover of around £50m and over 80 staff. We partner with other healthcare providers throughout the UK in both the public and private sectors, reinvesting our profits and savings back into the NHS.At Healthcare Partners Ltd, the patient is at the heart of all we do. We''re proud to be part of the NHS, helping to make healthcare better.Details

Date posted: 01 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 9Salary: £65,326 to £75,910 a year per annum (pro rata)Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 384-SB-EMF19014Job locations: Regional Role Royal Surrey Hospital (RSH) and Community Hospitals and Ashford and St Peters Hospitals (ASPH), Guildford, GU2 7AUResponsibilities

This is a regional position across the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust (RSH) and Ashford and St. Peter''s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH). Health and Safety is paramount within the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust and its subsidiary company Healthcare Partners and Ashford and St. Peter''s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will partner with all departments and deliver health and safety advice and guidance to tight deadlines. You will be responsible for a team of three: two health safety and one manual handling advisor and continuously improve the provision of the Health and Safety service.Competencies

You will have a proven track record in building, leading and motivating the teamDemonstrable commitment to and focus on quality, promoting high standards to consistently improve patient care outcomesExcellent listening skillsHighest professional ethics and professional presencePassion for results: The ability to find creative solutions and generate results, a strong sense of urgency and the ability to infuse that in othersExperienced at working effectively across multiple levels of an organization and building successful cross functional partnershipsQualifications

Educated to degree levelMembership of professional organisation (Institution of Fire Engineers)Experience of Fire Safety in a NHS environmentHTM Fire Risk Assessors TrainingProven experience in Health/Safety and Fire3 years experience in an acute trustDemonstrated ability to organise and manage multiple priorities in a quick moving and change oriented environmentA great teammate who is passionate about always delivering to the highest possible standardStrong leadership and management skillsExceptional communication and interpersonal abilitiesDisclosure and UK Registration

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.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.Employer details

Employer name: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Regional Role Royal Surrey Hospital (RSH) and Community Hospitals and Ashford and St Peters Hospitals (ASPH)GuildfordGU2 7AUEmployer''s website: ..... full job details .....