Health and Safety Officer | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Are you an optimistic and highly motivated health and safety professional with a passion for making improvements and dealing with health, safety & welfare concerns? We are seeking an experienced H&S Officer to join our Corporate H&S Team.

The position will support the other members of the team and is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the safety of our patients, staff, contractors and visitors across the Trust workplaces. The successful candidate will act as a specialist central H&S Professional advising on matters across different sites and divisions, so no two days will be the same. You will need to quickly get up to speed on the key hazards healthcare staff face and the risk controls which need to be implemented and monitored.

The Corporate H&S Team is committed to providing a safe environment for patients and staff, and you will be a crucial part in delivering improvements and compliance. We offer opportunities for professional development, flexible working, and the satisfaction of making a real difference to how the NHS delivers care services.

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHSwe’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

1) The delivery of a comprehensive staff-related health and safety advisory service to managers and staff across the Trust. Advise senior management teams on the implications of current and emerging health, safety and welfare legislation, including evaluating options, making recommendations and generating action plans to ensure compliance across the organisation.

2) Monitor and investigate staff-related adverse events (accidents and incidents), follow up with advice and support to prevent recurrence, and report to the Health & Safety Executive under RIDDOR as required.

3) Support the health and safety-related teaching and training programmes for staff at all levels across the Trust.

3) Contribute to the implementation of risk reduction strategies to prevent harm, damage or ill health, ensuring the Trust complies with its statutory obligations. This includes the facilitation and review of health and safety-related risk assessments and safe systems of work.

4) When needed, write and contribute to quarterly reports for Divisional and Care Group/Departmental Governance Groups, local H&S groups, the Corporate Health & Safety Committee and Trust Executive Committees.

5) Deputise for the Health & Safety Adviser, and others in the H&S Team, as required.

This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Jun 2026