Head of Safety Health Environment and Quality

Head of Safety Health Environment and QualityQEFC - 775 QEFC - 796In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possibleIMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORMAll references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.Job overviewA very exciting and new role has become available at QEF as Head of SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality) to Provide clear strategic and operational day-to-day leadership to support the safe, efficient and customer focused operation of the QEF SHEQ function working across the Group.Develop and implement, a clear vision and strategy for the SHEQ function.Participate as a proactive member of the QEF Senior Leadership Team (SLT) contributing to the success and growth of the QEF business as a whole.Main duties of the jobUndertaking a strategic and leadership role in line with Company mission, values, and ambition. Demonstrate and exemplify positive behaviours and attitudes, acting as a role model to others and nurture a culture in keeping with the QE Facilities and Group values.
Provide strategic leadership for the SHEQ function across the Gateshead Health Group.
Implement, and manage, an accredited Quality Management System covering all aspects of the Organisation.
Responsibility for budgeting and the financial performance of the SHEQ function.
Leading from the front to inspire your team to develop and foster a culture of effective multi-disciplinary and partnership working both internally and externally to deliver strategic and operational priorities.
Responsibility for ensuring that company values are not only embedded within the service but to also have an ongoing personal commitment to employee development, succession planning, equality, diversity, and inclusion to develop the service into an employer of choice. Working for our organisation QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesWorking with the POD team, ensure adequate (and high quality) resourcing within areas of responsibility. Ensuring regular reviews of performance levels within the SHEQ function.
Ensure that effective performance management, monitoring and reporting systems are in place across the Organisation to provide accurate metrics, assurance, and information.
Providing reports on performance as required to SLT and Board identifying, measuring, and resolving significant risks or nonconformities.
Provide assurance to the SLT and QEF board (as required) on all legislative, governance and best practice requirements and targets/standards, identifying corrective action where necessary.
Managing risk in accordance with company policies identifying and reporting on any new risks identified.
Define the strategy and direction for the SHEQ programs for the Group and business
Embed behaviours and values in the company culture that support the SHEQ agenda and are in keeping with the need to ensure continuous improvement Person specificationQualificationsDegree level qualification in a SHEQ related discipline or equivalent job specific qualifications and experienceIn depth knowledge of all statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the management of SHEQExperienceExperience of commercial/ public sector estates servicesAbility to work with autonomy and lead teamsExperience of developing and improving service deliveryManagement of department/ service functionManagement and leadership experienceDeveloping KPI’s and service specificationsFinancial experience – P&LExperience of growing estates services in commercial environmentISO standards, quality management processesSkillsExcellent communication and presentation skillsAbility to interpretate client requirements and instructionsWorkstream management and working to deadlinesExcellent literacy, numeracy and report writing skillsBasic First Aid SkillsKnowledgeIn depth knowledge of statutory requirements for health-related estates management, standards, approvals, and compliance An excellent knowledge of Health & Safety, Risk Management and Quality Management System implementation gained through experiencePersonal AttributesWillingness to promote changeWillingness to undertake other duties as and when requiredFlexibility in working pattern in line with business requirementsGood standard of personal presentationAdaptable to changing working practicesSpecial RequirementsUK Driving LicenceDriving for a minimum of 2 yearsApplicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date are to assume that their application has been unsuccessful.Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is a smoke free organisation in line with Smoke Free GatesheadEmployer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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