Health and Safety Officer - (Full-time, permanent role)Due to the on-going expansion of our Cork Hospital, we are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Officer, on a full-time basis, for a permanent opportunity.Duties within the role include:Lead and champion the Health and Safety function and assist with further developing our Culture of Safety and Behavioural Standards at our Cork hospital.Carry out departmental Risk Assessments, Risk Registers and with the assistance of the Facilities Manager oversee the co-ordination of the Emergency Disaster Management programs on-site.Provide guidance and advice on general safety, fire prevention, security management, management of hazardous materials and engage in safety rounding and audits.Maintain the hospital safety statement and ensure compliance with JCI Facilities Management and Safety Standards in accordance with Joint Commission International (JCI) Standards, Health & Safety Authority (HSA) and legislative and codes of practice requirements.Develop safety related Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and Plans.Participate in hospital safety and quality improvement committees to drive and promote the safety agenda.Investigate Accidents, Incident & Near Misses and deliver safety related training to hospital staff.Maintain hospital Chemical Database and co-ordinate DGSA statutory obligations.Liaise with Facility Manager re Contractor safety management and induction and provide safety input on the safety management of new projects or building and facility upgrades.Work closely with the Infection Prevention and Control Teams and Heads of Departments to promote the health and safety agenda.Candidate RequirementsDegree level Qualification in Safety, Health and Welfare (recently qualified graduates with ambition and drive will be considered for the post).Knowledge of Safety, Health and Welfare legislation, standards, codes of practice is required.Excellent Communication, Interpersonal and Organisational Skills are essential for this role.You must demonstrate the following skills sets: motivated, influencing, excellent communicator, team player, self-starter, willingness to learn and engage.Excellent IT skills, numeracy skillsSelf- starter and capable of working independently.Applications or Enquiries can be made in confidence to Laura Browne in the HR Department, or by e-mail to Closing Date for Receipt of Applications is Friday 2nd January 2026.Mater Private Network Cork is committed to a policy of equal opportunities.