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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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