(Healthcare) Health & Safety Officer

Posted 24 February 2026
Salary 60K
LocationNaas
Discipline Public Sector
Reference12103

Job description

What you need to know

New job alert!!!

My client in the healthcare sector is looking to recruit a Healthcare H&S Officer for their facility in Naas, Co. Kildare.

As the Health & Safety Officer, you will facilitate compliance with the corporate Health & Safety Statement and associated processes, policies and legislation. You will provide specialist advice, guidance and instruction regarding health and safety matters to the Management Team.

This is an initial 6 month contract with view to longevity for the candidate!

Key duties & responsibilities:
  • Assist in the implementation of H&S standards for the facility.
  • Manage the day to day H&S administration
  • Liaise closely with all relevant departments and services in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines for risk management.
  • Support and develop the delivery of all key performance measure metrics.
  • Provide support in developing an on-going development/training programmes
  • H&S committee meeting minutes.
    Assist in changes with H&S for staff and public
  • Contribute to service planning & support the implementation of plan objectives.
What are we looking for?
  • Level 8 Healthcare qualification/Academic Award in H&S/Medical Device Technology/Quality & Risk Management – essential
  • Experience working in a healthcare setting in Occupational H&S or advisory role/Quality & Safety – essential
  • HSE H&S experience – very preferable
  • Experience of working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in leading on health & safety projects/initiatives.
  • Knowledge of H&S policies/procedures
  • Proficiency in MS Office skills & computer literacy
  • Strong communication and people & leadership skills
Apply for this job now or get in touch with Lisa – lisae@matrixrecruitment.ie

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