The Head of Fire, Health & Safety and Security leads the Trust’s fire safety, occupational health and safety, security, emergency planning and related risk-management programmes. The role requires substantial experience in health and safety leadership, fire safety compliance, security management, incident investigation, risk assessment and advising senior stakeholders. Candidates are expected to understand UK legislation, NHS standards and relevant guidance, communicate effectively with staff and external agencies, and provide confident strategic and operational leadership. The successful applicant will develop policies, monitor compliance, oversee training and audits, manage risks, and promote a strong safety culture across Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust provides mental health, learning disability, community and children’s services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The Trust supports people in hospitals, community settings, clinics and patients’ homes, working with local authorities, primary care providers and other NHS organisations. Its services cover a wide range of needs, including adult and older-person mental health, specialist psychological care, community nursing, therapies, learning disability support and services for children and young people. As a large integrated care provider, the Trust employs clinical, operational, corporate and support teams across the two counties. It places strong emphasis on patient safety, safeguarding, inclusion, staff wellbeing, continuous improvement and partnership working. The advertised role contributes to maintaining safe, secure and legally compliant environments for patients, staff, visitors and the wider community.
The United Kingdom offers opportunities in healthcare, engineering, technology, finance, education, construction and public services, with NHS roles available across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. British culture is diverse and generally values punctuality, privacy, politeness and workplace professionalism. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to quieter rural communities, with extensive public transport, historic towns, countryside and coastal areas. Living costs are highest in London and the southeast, while the Midlands, Wales and northern regions are often more affordable. Visa requirements depend on nationality and role; eligible NHS positions may qualify for the Health and Care Worker visa, requiring sponsorship, an eligible occupation and appropriate salary. Applicants should check GOV.UK and NHS recruitment guidance. Relocating usually involves arranging accommodation, a National Insurance number, banking, healthcare registration and proof of right to work.
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