Band 5 - Assistant Health and Safety Advisor - Bristol
Bath
Job summary
This is a development role within the Health and Safety Team, supporting the organisation in maintaining its Health and Safety requirements. The post holder must be willing to complete the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health and to gain a range of Health and Safety Advisor competencies. Once qualified and suitably experienced, the post holder will be eligible to be considered for a Band 6 Health and Safety Advisor role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to assist with the delivery of health and safety support across all areas of the Trust. This will include providing support to a range of services and managers to maintain compliance with policies and procedures, undertake incident investigations, and promote a positive health and safety culture.
The post holder will be working in a fast-paced environment that must respond quickly to organisational risks and operational demands. They must be an effective communicator and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We deliver services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire, and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees provide better care.
AWP is committed to supporting and creating a positive, research-active and evidence-based environment and culture, which has a beneficial impact on everyone who works within the organisation and on the care we provide to those who use our services.
At AWP, we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome people bringing their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
02 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
342-NQD003-0326
Job locations
Bath NHS House
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3QE
Closing Date for Applications: 16-03-2026
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year
