About The Role
Maternity Cover, Field Based Position 6 Month Cover
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Head of Health and Safety to lead and be accountable for the health and safety, as well as business continuity, across our LPCH operation.
In this critical role, you will develop and implement a robust, best-in-class strategy that safeguards our business and people, ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.
Key Accountabilities Health and Safety Strategy Development: Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive health and safety strategy that aligns with business objectives, ensuring full compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.
Regularly review and update the strategy to address emerging risks, industry best practices, and regulatory changes.
Training and Education Plan: Design and implement a robust training and education plan that ensures all colleagues are fully aware of their health and safety responsibilities.
Ensure that employees are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to work safely, fostering a strong safety culture across the organization.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, making improvements as needed.
Incident Investigation and Reporting: Establish and enforce rigorous incident investigation and reporting standards across the LPCH estate.
Ensure that all incidents, near-misses, and safety breaches are thoroughly investigated, with root causes identified and corrective actions implemented.
Maintain accurate records of all incidents and ensure compliance with legal reporting requirements.
Monitoring and Auditing: Develop, implement, and maintain a systematic approach to health and safety monitoring and auditing across the LPCH estate.
Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
Identify areas for improvement and ensure corrective actions are taken to mitigate risks and enhance safety performance.
Business Continuity Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive business continuity plan that protects LPCH from potential disruptions, ensuring the resilience of operations.
Regularly test and update the business continuity plan to address new risks and ensure its effectiveness in maintaining critical business functions during emergencies.
Team Leadership and Development: Lead, manage, and develop the health and safety team, fostering a high-performance culture that emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
Provide clear direction, support, and development opportunities to enhance the team's performance and potential.
Ensure that the team is equipped with the necessary resources and skills to effectively carry out their roles in line with the organization's health and safety strategy.
About You We are looking for a candidate with a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification, who has extensive experience in practical safety application within dynamic, regulated, multi-site environments such as retail, distribution, or manufacturing.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading and embedding a strong safety culture in highly regulated settings, with a focus on continuous improvement and the development of business continuity plans.
The candidate should be skilled in managing and delivering change, analyzing data to create actionable plans, and building strong internal relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
Strong influencing and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to effectively present to senior audiences.
We seek someone with experience in leading teams, both directly and remotely, within a matrix structure.
The ability to remain impartial under pressure and challenge the status quo to drive performance improvement is crucial for this role.
About Us LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare are one of the most experienced providers of clinical homecare in the UK and have been supporting patients in this way since 1975.
We provide care to more than 100,000 patients in their own home, at work, or in the community, ranging from straightforward delivery of medication to specialist nursing for complex conditions.
We work in partnership with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and private medical insurers.
We are defined by our ICARE values and we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias.
If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team.
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