Fire Safety Adviser | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support the Trust with the effective management of Fire Safety. This post will work to the Trust Senior Fire Safety Adviser and is based within the Trust Health and Safety Team. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with significant experience of Fire Safety to join the Trust Health and Safety Team. This post will be based in Nottingham, although this is flexible, with work across Trust sites to support the Trust and Care Groups in meeting their statutory responsibilities and fire safety needs.

The Fire Safety Team provides a range of specialist expert advice and assistance to a wide range of staff, senior managers and Trust Directors. Experience of fire risk assessments in complex settings is essential together with relevant fire safety qualifications. You will require experience of producing and delivering training, supported by a relevant training qualification.

You will be required to provide specialist support to the Trust on all aspects of fire safety, providing support for implementing the Trust's Fire Safety Policy. Knowledge of relevant Building Control Guidance documents and current fire safety legislation is essential. You should have significant experience of fire safety awareness including the relevant NHS standards and legislative requirements.

We aim to provide a friendly and professional working environment, whilst delivering a high standard of customer care. You will support the Fire Safety Team in the provision of a comprehensive service throughout the Trust, geared to the delivery of high standards in the working environment and safe practices relative to staff, patients and other users of Trust services.

You will monitor and maintain the arrangements for fire risk assessment, including providing advice and the facilitation of specialist fire training to all levels across the Trust. We want people who can use their initiative, work across professional boundaries and develop positive relationships with internal and external partners.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Participate as a member of the fire safety team, in delivery, monitoring and evaluating all aspects of fire safety. To promote the Trust’s (Fire Team) (Health & Safety Team) as a centre of excellence. Advise and assist management in the interpretation and application of Firecode, fire safety legislation and other guidance relevant to healthcare premises.

When requested, advise management with regard to their responsibilities in respect of key fire safety duties detailed in the Trust Fire Policy. The investigation, when needed, of fire-related incidents and fire alarm actuations. Manage and supervise the purchasing, siting and maintenance of all fire fighting equipment and fixed installations.

Contribute to the design phase of capital and revenue building projects with regard to fire safety advice, attend site meetings and carry out fire safety checks on contractors' sites and report any breaches of legislation. Prepare and implement an efficient training programme for all grades of staff on fire safety, including evacuation in the event of fire.

Undertake and complete fire risk assessments, including, where appropriate, providing advice, facilitation and training for staff. Develop and maintain standards, including working with managers. To undertake surveys and audits in relation to Fire Safety. Liaise with the Local Fire Authority in the inspections of buildings duty that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.