Fire Safety Advisor
Job overview
The role will provide specialist fire safety advice to the Trust. The postholder will be involved in all elements of fire safety, from undertaking risk assessments to developing policies, procedures and training, to supporting Capital Projects.This role is essential to ensuring the Trust are managing the risk of fire effectively and suits a pro-active individual who is keen to promote continuous improvement and awareness.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist technical advice and guidance to senior management and the Trust Board to ensure the Trust is able to meet its statutory obligations under The Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety) 2005, compliance with NHS Estates, Health Technical Memorandum and other relevant fire safety legislation.This will include the development and maintenance of suitable and sufficient systems of work in respect of fire protection, fire prevention and fire safety management in the Trust as follows; fire risk assessments, reviews, training and fire audit inspections.
Working for our organisation
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment.Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Science or engineering-based qualification; or extensive experience of fire safety.
- Membership of a professional organisation (e.g. the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE); the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO); National Association of Healthcare Fire Officers (NAHFO).
- Other relevant qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria- Several years of practical experience in delivering fire safety.
- Extensive experience in developing and delivering training sessions
- Experience and knowledge of undertaking specialist fire risk assessments.
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
- HTM/AFD Knowledge
Other
Essential criteria- Key Elements from Person Spec (Other) section
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Practical knowledge and interpretation of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
- Working knowledge of relevant fire safety elements
- Practical knowledge and interpretation of The Building Regulations 2010