H&S Manager

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

This will involve supporting the implementation of the risk and incident management framework, including:

• Review and update structures and processes in relation to risk and incident management framework including risk assessments, risk register, and reporting systems.
• Provide advice and support on all aspects of risk and incident management and support compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Working with the Learning & Development team to develop and deliver uniform risk and incident management training programmes to build capacity at all levels in the organisation and embed a consistent approach which is reflected in the training matrix, monitoring and reporting systems.
• Working to develop support systems and processes for incident management including communication and escalation of serious incidents (internally and to external agencies eg HSE, HIQA etc)
• Contribute to the development of performance indicators for risk management system which can be monitored (quality and safety profile).
• Monitor incident management activity and processes and prepare risk and incident activity reports.

• Manage the Health & Safety function including develop and report on the annual work plan and line management of the H&S Coordinator.
• Participate in and lead project working groups
• Represent the department on committees and groups as required.
• Attend meetings and committees as requested.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external.
• Undertake special assignments and investigations as directed.
• Carry out any other appropriate duties or assignments as requested by senior management team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Knowledge/Experience :

• An academic award in Risk Management and Health & Safety or equivalent OR A professional

• qualification health/social care AND Significant (+5yrs) experience of working in the health/social care services in a post that has involved health & safety improvement, risk management, incident management and investigations as relevant to this role.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Risk Management in Health/Social Care setting including risk assessment, risk register, risk reporting and monitoring.
• Demonstrate knowledge of health & safety management systems including safety statement and relevant risk assessments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Incident Management process
• Experience of leading change in a complex organisation
• Experience of developing and delivering training programmes
• Experience of managing and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
• Strong level of knowledge regarding Health and Safety standards and issues, ideally in a care
• environment involving persons with dementia or older persons.
• Experience and knowledge of human resources policies and practices.
• Good facilitation and analytical skills
• High level of knowledge and understanding of the issue relating to people with dementia and older persons and related issues
• Experience in the voluntary/NGO sector desirable