Fire Safety Officer
Job Description
Job summary
Fire Safety Officer - Band 6 (Subject to AFC Panel) - Full time - Permanent
The postholder will be responsible for: -
Delivering the Trust's Fire Safety Training Programme.
Undertaking Fire Risk Assessments within Trust occupied buildings (inc. community premises).
Undertaking Fire Safety Audits.
Responding to day-to-day Fire Safety matters/concerns.
Updating & maintaining Fire Safety Documents to ensure compliance with Fire Safety legislation.
Liaison with key internal & external stakeholders.
Providing advice on fire legislation.
Providing advice on the application and interpretation of fire safety guidance, including the Department of Health FIRECODE suite of advice documents.
Main duties of the job
Undertake initial Fire Risk Assessments (FRA's) and review current FRAs where necessary.
Undertake Fire Safety Audits for all Trust Premises.
Deliver the Fire Safety Training programme for staff (including the delivery of 'Ad-Hoc' training when required) across the Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Maintain an awareness of changes in fire safety legislation and guidance to ensure the Trust meets it obligations around Fire Safety.
Carry out regular inspections of work sites to ensure that fire safety is being maintained.
Provide recommendations on proposals for new build/refurbishment projects.
When requested provide advice on general and specialist fire precautions and legislation.
Ensure all wards, departments and units have local plans in place detailing the actions to be taken in case of fire. Ensure these are reviewed regularly and their contents understood by staff.
To understand the work practices of wards and departments throughout the Trust and ensure that fire safety measures are compatible with the operational compatibility of the Trust.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunatelynot eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £26.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications in Fire Safety attained at Fire Service Technical College, Local Authority Fire Safety Training or from other approved bodies.
Desirable
- Educated to Degree or possess the equivalent level of knowledge & experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the Firecode suite of documents.
- Understanding of relevant British Standards and Fire Safety Guidance.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering Fire Safety Training at all levels.
- Experience of undertaking High Risk Fire Risk Assessments.
- Experience of reviewing building plans & specification of Fire Safety compliance.
- Experience of meeting targets & deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Fire Safety in a Healthcare sector.
- Experience of working within a significant workforce covering a diverse structure of authority.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent I.T. skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
- Excellent report writing & presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Smart professional appearance.
- Ability to work flexible hours on occasion.
Desirable
- Driving License.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill Hospital / Tameside Hospital
Stockport / Ashton
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
