(Healthcare) Health & Safety Officer

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My client in the healthcare sector is looking to recruit a Healthcare H&S Officer for their facility in Naas, Co. Kildare.

As the Health & Safety Officer, you will facilitate compliance with the corporate Health & Safety Statement and associated processes, policies and legislation. You will provide specialist advice, guidance and instruction regarding health and safety matters to the Management Team.

This is an initial 6 month contract with view to longevity for the candidate!

Key duties & responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of H&S standards for the facility.
• Manage the day to day H&S administration
• Liaise closely with all relevant departments and services in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines for risk management.
• Support and develop the delivery of all key performance measure metrics.
• Provide support in developing an on-going development/training programmes
• H&S committee meeting minutes.
• Assist in changes with H&S for staff and public
• Contribute to service planning & support the implementation of plan objectives.

What are we looking for?

• Level 8 Healthcare qualification/Academic Award in H&S/Medical Device Technology/Quality & Risk Management - essential
• Experience working in a healthcare setting in Occupational H&S or advisory role/Quality & Safety - essential
• HSE H&S experience - very preferable
• Experience of working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in leading on health & safety projects/initiatives.
• Knowledge of H&S policies/procedures
• Proficiency in MS Office skills & computer literacy
• Strong communication and people & leadership skills

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