Fire Safety Adviser

Job overview

The Trust is looking to increase its number of Fire Safety Advisors and is looking for a highly motivated, qualified and enthusiastic person to fill this post and join the fire safety team, working across the Trust. This position will assist the fire safety team in delivering a full service across the Trust in relation to fire safety and general team objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual to enhance and promote sound fire safety practice across a diverse and changing estate. You will be required to travel across sites and therefore it is essential that you have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for travel between workplaces is essential and this must be stated clearly that you meet this in the supporting information section along with your other supporting information.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive and creative team, dedicated to providing a high-quality service. You will be responsible for advising on technical and legislative matters and for monitoring the state of fire safety in all Trust premises, leased and PFI premises and any areas of non-Trust owned premises occupied by SPFT.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive, inclusive and professional fire management and training services for the Trust, providing expert advice on all fire related matters, to ensure the Trust meets its statutory obligations. Undertake fire risk assessments and reviews on trust occupied premises in accordance with trust audit programme. Provide recommendations and prioritise action plans in respect of fire safety improvements. Promote a working environment and culture that actively improves fire safety and compliance with agreed standards of safety, effectiveness and patient/ service user experience throughout the Trust. Deliver training to staff of all disciplines and levels on fire related matters where necessary in accordance with NHS best practice and guidance. Working for Estates & Facilities Estates and Facilities fire safety team provide an advisory service by supporting Trust management and staff by promoting a positive fire safety culture within the organisation.

You will be responsible for providing fire safety services utilising professional skills, leadership and specialist expert knowledge on matters concerning fire safety, undertaking fire risks assessments and other fire related issues to ensure the Trust meets statutory obligations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full list of role responsibilities