Mr Stephen Wells
CMIOSH OSHCR AIFireE MIFSM AFAAM FREC Level 4
Overview
Over 18 years as a Chartered Safety Practitioner with the past 15 years at senior management level providing competent safety leadership through engaging, influencing, listening and communicating positive safety culture and behaviour with clients, stakeholders, boards, directors and employees. Experience within both the private and public sector organisations such as National Health Services, local government, hard facilities management, food industry, manufacturing, engineering, automotive, agriculture, construction, entertainment and leisure, education, pharmaceutical, and medical research.
A registered tutor with NEBOSH, IOSH, CIEH and Qualsafe and NEBOSH Examiner. An expert presenter and negotiator, able to forge solid relationships with people and build consensus across multiple levels and experienced in direct reporting to board-level.
Consultancy, OH&S Management System Auditor and Internal Auditor: OHSAS 18001: 2007, Safety management systems, Inspections, safety surveys, risk assessments, fire risk assessments, Accreditated NEBOSH Examiner and trainer, IOSH, Qualsafe Health, Safety, Manual Handling and Fire levels 1-3 and Ofqual / Qualsafe First aid at Work - all levels, Paediatric first aid, common sense health and safety. young person work placement assessments, policies and procedures. First Response Emergency Care Level 4 (FREC 4) and Level 3 Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medication.
My skills and qualities include understanding and implementing Health & Safety, Fire and Food Safety legislation, technical knowledge, experience in implementing, maintaining and conducting audits to BSI ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 / 45001 standards. Ability to undertake, strategic planning, policy and document, conduct, implement and review risk assessments, safe systems of work, Identify and articulate business risks and opportunities and ensure these are driven to conclusion. Management experience of large health & safety, fire, risk & governance and compliance teams. Within my career I have also dealt with enforcing authorities and have built up a good working relationship and the ability to deal with enforcement actions.
Specialisms
Industry | Years Experience |
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Agriculture | 13 |
Construction | 14 |
Education | 17 |
Engineering | 5 |
Entertainment and leisure | 17 |
Food and drink manufacture | 13 |
Health services | 16 |
Local government | 8 |
Public services | 12 |
Armed forces | 3 |
Motor vehicle repair | 15 |
Manufacturing | 4 |
Waste management | 3 |
Biocides | 2 |
Refractories | 3 |
Topic | Years Experience |
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Managing for health and safety | 23 |
First aid at work | 40 |
Government setting an example | 8 |
Leadership | 30 |
Risk education | 17 |
Risk management | 23 |
Stress | 17 |
Violence (workplace) | 17 |
Young people | 17 |
Corporate responsibility | 23 |
Transport (workplace) | 17 |
Radiation | 6 |
Asbestos | 7 |
Confined spaces | 3 |
Falls from height | 17 |
Fire and explosion | 20 |
Work History
Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
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Occupational Health and Safety Advisor / Technical Trainer / Lead Auditor / RPO | 09.2009 - 03.2012 | Design, development and promotion of safety management systems, policies and strategies, monitoring systems, procedures and guidelines in consultation with key personnel, line managers and safety representatives; providing close support and guidance and making recommendations to management teams in implementing them; developing creative and imaginative solutions to a range of problems arising over a diverse range of OH&S subjects. Lead Auditor for the council’s OH&S management system. carry out inspections and auditing relating to OH&S including accidents/incidents, unsafe equipment machinery and working practices, scaffolding and construction site working, condemning machinery, equipment and work practices where appropriate for safety reasons and providing related reports. Manage the occupational health and safety (OH&S) learning and professional development of the council’s workforce. Equip the workforce with the technical knowledge, practical skills and motivation to carry out specialist work-related tasks safely; Assess the skills and knowledge within the council and Identify training and development needs within the council through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with senior managers, health and safety committees and human resources; deliver technical/specialist OH&S training.
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Senior Safety, Health, Fire and Environmental Manager | 08.2007 - 09.2009 | Provide expert advice and assistance with specialist risk assessments for radioactive sources, harmful chemicals, pathogens and bio toxins. Assist in the preparation of relevant corporate policies and safe operating procedures. Liaison with other designated health and safety competent persons to ensure the co-ordination and implementation of agreed policies, procedures and remedial actions. Manage the roles and responsibilities of the Radiation Manager, Health and Safety Advisor and Health and Safety Administrator.
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Health and Safety Manager | 06.2006 - 08.2007 | Provide expert support, advice, training and leadership on risk and safety issues and support the identification, management, reporting, investigation and learning from risks and adverse incidents. Facilitate the development of robust patient safety strategies and systems within the trust. Provide high quality risk management, patient safety and health & safety training packages. Contribute to external assessments and promote the achievement of legislative and regulatory standards and requirements. Manage duties of Deputy Health & Safety Manager and ensure CPD requirements.
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Health and Safety Advisor | 03.2005 - 06.2006 | Develop, plan, implement and maintain complex risk management systems and comprehensive training at all levels of a large NHS organisation - Greater Peterborough PCP, East Cambridgeshire & Fenland PCT, West Norfolk PCT, Huntingdon PCT, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mental Health NHS Trust, Cambridge City PCT, Cambridgeshire South PCT, NHS Direct, GP Practices, NHS Walk in centres, Dental Services: around 6000 staff in total.
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Health and Safety Consultant / Trainer | 04.2016 - 11.2016 | Consult, design, development and promotion of safety management systems, policies and strategies, monitoring systems, procedures and guidelines in consultation with key personnel, line managers and safety representatives; providing close support and guidance and making recommendations to management teams in implementing them; developing creative and imaginative solutions to a range of problems arising over a diverse range of OH&S subjects.
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Quality, Safety, Fire and Environment Manager | 11.2016 - 07.2019 | Senior manager responsible for all aspects of Quality, Safety and Environment matters pertaining to Multiples Services Europe (MSE) operations as part of the Greater Peterborough Health Investment Plan PFI. My role as QSE Manager forms part of the Contract Management Team (CMT) responsible for the future direction and development of the PFI contract to Peterborough City Hospital, the Cavell Centre and the City Care Centre .
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Head of Compliance (NHS Acute) FTC | 08.2019 - 01.2021 | To provide high level senior professional management to a complex NHS Acute Trust engaging with management and staff largely using strong influencing skills in order to support a change in safety behaviour culture and assurance that management systems are in place and being used. Provide strategic vision to the Trust to continual improvement by reviewing, developing and producing new policies, standard operating procedures. Managing the Compliance Department senior heads (Fire Safety, Health & Safety, Security, Quality & Risk Governance, Environment & Sustainability, Clinical Engineering and associated teams across West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (3 hospital sites). Responsible for chairing, leading and contributing to Trust corporate meetings: Divisional Governance meetings, Medical Devices Management, Health and Safety panel, Fire Safety Improvement Group, the Quality, Safety and Compliance Groups. Implement an integrated management system and assurance network and assist the Head of Clinical Engineering to achieve ISO 9001:2015. Carry out regular compliance management reviews, audits, inspections, safety surveys, fire risk assessments, specialized health and safety risk assessments such as PUWER, LOLER, DSEAR, Noise within defined areas of the WHHT estates ensuring that systems are in place to deal with and rectify identified problems and record notable non-compliances and provide appropriate action plans. Prepare management / board reports following audits / inspections / non-compliance issues. Interpret relevant statutory provisions of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations including monitoring of new legislative developments. Advise the Trust on the measures necessary to comply with the requirements and prohibitions imposed by the relevant statutory provisions. Manage the implementation of necessary measures to comply with the NHS premises assurance model requirements. |
Technical Services Manager (Fire Safety) Interim | 01.2021 - 03.2021 | To act as authorised person for Fire Safety Management, holding overall accountability for the defined University of Cambridge estate area, Lead a team of directly employed staff and fire safety consultants to fully implement schemes ensuring compliance is successfully achieved, Review and update strategies to ensure ongoing arrangements remain fit for purpose and compliance, Oversee the organisation and management of remedial works as a result of the Planned Preventative Management regime in place, Provide professional advice and guidance to the Estates Division, Heads of Institutions, Heads of Departments, building managers and designated fire safety managers as required, Define the schedule of statutory inspections, tests and routing maintenance that fulfils the legal requirements, Manage a schedule of other planned maintenance outside of compliance requirements. |
Health, Safety and Fire Consultant (Self-employed) | 03.2021 - 06.2021 | Provided professional health, safety and fire consultancy, carry out Tier 1 level fire risk assessments, SARS-Cov2 risk assessments, general risk assessments, OHSAS audits, carry out regular compliance management reviews, audits, inspections and safety surveys within defined areas ensuring that systems are in place to deal with and rectify identified problems and record notable non-compliances and provide appropriate action plans. |
Associate Director Compliance & Contracts (Interim) | 06.2021 - 11.2021 | To provide high level senior professional management to one of the largest NHS Acute Trust in England serving a population of over 720,000 people. Engaging with senior management and staff at all levels both clinical and non-clinical largely using strong influencing skills in order to support a change in safety behavioral culture and provide assurance to the Trust Board that management systems are in place and being utilised. Provide strategic vision to the Trust to continual improvement by reviewing, developing, and producing policies, standard operating procedures, complex risk assessments and safe working methods. Management of the Fire Safety & Security, Health & Safety & Compliance, and associated Estates Appointed Persons teams across United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (3 acute hospital sites). Budget responsibility for pan trust fire safety budget and compliance revenue budgets. Responsible for chairing, leading, and contributing to Trust corporate meetings: Fire Engineering Group, Estates Risk Steering Group and the LFR Response Group. Implement an integrated management system and assurance network linked to the NHS Premises Assurance Model and ERIC. Implementation of an integrated management system to achieve ISO 9001:2015, 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015. |
Technical Compliance Manager | 11.2021 - today | Draft and roll out of technical standards throughout the Vinci Hard FM Business. Set technical standards for the business in line with Statutory, Mandatory and good practice guidelines including Healthcare Technical Memorandums (HTMs) and Healthcare Building Notes (HBNs) . Provide guidance and support for the front-line delivery teams to ensure compliance with adopted technical standards. Liaise with technical leads to contribute to the establishment and audit of best practice operational delivery including Electrical HV / LV, Gas, Legionella, Water hygiene, LOLER, PUWER, fire risk assessments and other Statutory activities such as Asbestos, Confined Spaces, Pressure systems. Reporting performance in the delivery of standards to senior management / Directors and compliance committee. Manage the technical compliance audit system to ensure compliance with the PFI Contract and ensure a robust system is in place for Risk Based Monitoring (RBM). Take the lead role in all external auditing agencies such as CAPITEC< QUADRIGA and the enforcement agencies as required. Review, maintain and own the audit and technical compliance management systems to ISO 9001:2015 Standards. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
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IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 03.2004 | 10.2014 |
Qualifications
Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
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NEBOSH | Certificate | National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health with Credit | 11.1998 |
NEBOSH | Certificate | Construction Health and Safety with Credit | 05.2012 |
NEBOSH | Certificate | National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management with Distinction | 05.2013 |
Other | Other | Internal Auditor: BS OHSAS 18001 | 10.2010 |
Other | Other | OH&S Management System Auditor Conversion | 10.2013 |
City & Guilds | Certificate | Certificate of Competence for the Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment | 07.2001 |
City & Guilds | Certificate | Certificate of Competent Management of Electrical Equipment | 07.2001 |
City & Guilds | Certificate | Occupational Health and Safety Practice Level 4 NVQ | 03.2004 |
BOHS | Certificate | P405 - Management of Asbestos in Buildings | 09.2011 |
IOSH | Certificate | Managing Safely | 09.1997 |
Other | Certificate | Certificate in Education (Post-Compulsory Education) | 09.2001 |
City & Guilds | Certificate | Further and Adult Teachers Certificate Stage 1 | 06.1998 |
City & Guilds | Certificate | Further and Adult Teachers Certificate Stage 2 | 06.1999 |
Other | Certificate | First Responders Emergency Care (FREC) Level 3 | 03.2016 |
Other | Certificate | Radiation Safety for Managers | 10.2007 |
Other | Certificate | Radiation Protection Officer | 11.2012 |
City & Guilds | Certificate | D32 & D33 Vocational Assessor Certificate | 07.1999 |
Other | Certificate | Mobile Vertical (3a) and Mobile Boom (3b) Operator Training | 03.2017 |
Other | Certificate | Noise Assessment (Casella) | 02.2018 |
Other | Certificate | AP06- 4 Day Authorised Person (Confined Spaces) | 05.2017 |
City & Guilds | Diploma | Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice | 03.2019 |
Other | Certificate | First Response Emergency Care Level 4 (FREC L4) | 03.2020 |
Other | Other | HTM 05 Managing Fire Safety in Healthcare Premises | 03.2022 |
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