On behalf of our client, we are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Officer for a healthcare client. This is a 12 month contract role, hybrid in Dublin City.

This role is reporting to the Group Health and Safety Manager to support the day to day management and development of health and safety systems and to support statutory compliance and drive continuous improvement across the corporate, insurance and clinical sites in Ireland

Role Purpose

Support the Group Health and Safety Manager with the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Health & Safety Management Systems including ISO 45000.
Provide advice, information and guidance on health and safety matters to internal stakeholders, and support consultation including the Safety Committees and Safety Representatives.
Act as an ambassador and promote the development of a positive H&S culture of excellence and inclusion within the organisation.
Co-ordinate and support / deliver H&S training, (company requirements, procedures new legal requirements inductions etc.).
Compile accident and investigation reports and data, supporting accident prevention and safety initiatives.
Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of work areas, operations and systems; monitor and support corrective and preventative actions nationally.
Supporting and coordinating Emergency Plans, evacuation procedures and drills.
Provision of health and safety reports and metrics to Group Health and Safety Manager.
Maintain and administer Health and Safety software systems around document control, auditing, incident reporting etc.
To Support the P&S Operational team in additional tasks and projects that maybe required from time to time.

Key Criteria

Education & Knowledge:

Third level qualification in Health & Safety or similar is required or recognised safety qualification (PGDip/NEBOSH Dip).
Membership of IOSH at Corporate level (or working towards) or equivalent.
Full drivers license required.
At least 3-5 years' experience within an H&S role, experience in a health care setting would be an advantage but not mandatory.

Skills and Abilities

Strong IT skills incl. Microsoft Suite.
Experience in risk assessment and strong understanding of Irish and EU health and safety legal requirements.
Competent auditor and training experience.
Enthusiastic individual with an interest inf driving change and working in a dynamic team.
A self-starter with a proven ability to work on own initiative, with problem solving skills and be innovative.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience in delivering training.
Excellent organisational skills - ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

For a full Job Spec and to apply for this role please call Linda on 01 2784703 or e-mail [email protected]

Thornshaw Scientific Recruitment is a leading Irish provider of specialist Scientific Recruitment. Part of the CPL Group. www.thornshaw.com Tel: +353 1 2784671

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