Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job

The Norwich Bioscience Institutes Partnership (NBIP) has an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Advisor to join their busy Health, Safety and Quality Assurance department.

The main duties of the role will include providing health and safety support to the NBI institutes by reviewing and updating health and safety documentation; providing advice and guidance on health and safety matters including biological and chemical safety and responding to emergency incidents when required. The post holder will support the head of HSEQA and their team with the smooth operational of the health and safety management system and its associated processes.

The successful candidate must be self-motivated, enjoy working in a team and be a role model, they will promote and encourage a healthy and safe working environment in line with legislation and best practice.

HSEQA is a friendly and supportive team, we are seeking for a highly motivated individual to support the team. The role could be expanded depending on the individual motivation.

Key Relationships

The position will report to the Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Assurance (HSEQA). The post holder will work closely with other HSEQA team members, EI, JIC, TSL and QIB Lab Managers and NBIP Facilities team to contribute to the delivery of a first-class Health and safety on site.

Main Activities & Responsibilities

PercentagePrepare and update Health and Safety documentation and upload on intranet database such as risk assessments and safe working procedures (i.e Standard Operating Procedures).30Provide general H&S support (including on biological and chemical safety matter).20Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses and provide high standard report.20Support the Head of H&S with the daily administrative running of the occupational health clinics when required.5Participate in laboratory audits and inspections.5Contribute to safety improvement projects on site.5Provide H&S support to Head of HSEQA in relation to NGI project when required.5Respond to emergency incidents when required.5As agreed with the line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the post.5

Person Profile

Education & Qualifications

RequirementImportanceHealth and Safety Certificate, or equivalent, or actively completing relevant qualificationEssentialBachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD in biology or biochemistryEssentialBiological Safety QualificationDesirableFull UK driving licenceDesirable

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

RequirementImportanceScience background especially biology or biochemistryEssentialGood knowledge and experience of working safely with hazardous materials in laboratory environmentsEssentialAbility to prepare and review risk assessments, method statements and standard operating proceduresEssentialGood level of proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and OutlookEssential

Relevant Experience

RequirementImportanceExperience of working with hazardous chemicals and/or biological materialsEssential

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

RequirementImportanceBeing flexible and able to prioritise workloadEssentialGood interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a teamEssentialEnthusiastic and pro-active approach to task completion and problem solvingEssentialExcellent level of accuracy and numeracy skillsEssentialGood communication skills, both written and verbalEssential

Additional Requirements

RequirementImportanceAbility to maintain confidentiality and security of information where appropriateEssentialAttention to detailEssentialAble to undertake manual handling dutiesEssentialPromotes equality and values diversityEssentialWillingness to work outside standard working hours when requiredEssentialWillingness to embrace the expected values and behaviours of all staff at the Partnership, ensuring it is a great place to workEssentialProfessional membership of IOSH, IIRSM or other industry recognised bodyDesirable

Who We Are

NBI Partnership

The NBI Partnership provides non-scientific services to the John Innes Centre (JIC), Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), Earlham Institute (EI) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL). All of these organisations carry out scientific research funded by the UK Government, European Union, Charitable and Industrial Sponsors. The Partnership employs around 140 staff to cater for the needs of approximately 1100 Research Staff, Students and Visiting Scientists who are all located in close proximity on the Norwich Research Park.

The John Innes Centre, Quadram Institute Bioscience, the Earlham Institute and The Sainsbury Laboratory are registered charities (No’s 223852, 1058499, 1136213 and 106550) and are Equal Opportunity Employers.

For more information about working at NBI Partnership, please click here.

Department

HS & QA

Group Details

The Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Assurance (HSEQA) team provides support to the John Innes Centre, Earlham Institute, The Sainsbury Laboratory and the Quadram Institute. HSEQA also provides support the Partnership formed by computing & information services, research computing, facilities and risk, management, finance and purchasing, human resources, library and research grants and contracts.

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