Port Health Officer
- Employer
- Buckingham Futures
- Location
- London (West), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 29 Nov 2019
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- Sector
- Food Safety
- Function
- Consultant
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client in West London is recruiting for a Port Health Officer / Environmental Health Officer / Higher Certificate Technical Officer to start asap, initially for 3 months.
JOB CONTEXT:
Carry out the duties of the Council in relation to food control, health and safety, infection control and port health.
· To plan and participate in the programme of inspections and visits to ensure the authority meets its statutory obligations for food safety and health and safety.
· To provide Environmental Health advice and guidance to customers by telephone, letter and face to face
· To investigate complaints and workplace accidents
· To provide guidance and technical support to Environmental Health Officers
· To take a lead role with the Border Inspection Post and imported food control
Qualifications and Professional or Vocational Training
· Qualifications in English, Maths to at least GSCE grade C or equivalent
· Bsc in Environmental Health (or equivalent)
· Certificate of Registration as Environmental Health Practitioner (EHRB)
· Full valid driving licence and access to a car
Relevant Experience and Knowledge
· At least 2 years experience of managing dealing with front line services in Environmental Health
· Robust knowledge of relevant legislation relating to Environmental Health matters and experience of implementing legislative changes.
· Experience relevant to satisfy criteria of food low code of practice (England) to inspect complex processes of approved premises and issue hygiene emergency prohibition notice.
· Knowledge of domestic services within Environmental Health including but not exclusive to: Food Safety
· Knowledge of commercial services within Environmental Health including but not exclusive to: food safety, health and safety at work and public health matters.
· Experience of dealing with enforcement proceedings and other legal Environmental Health matters through the courts, and attending court to represent the council during proceedings
· Experience of preparing reports and attending meetings.
To register your interest please call us on 020 8732 5450 or email info@buckinghamfutures.com.
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