Fire Safety Advisor

Job overview

Are you highly motivated and passionate about protecting people, buildings and vital services, then an exciting opportunity has arisen to shape the future of fire safety in an NHS Trust that is striving to deliver a high quality service. You will play a vital role in safeguarding patients staff and infrastructure. We a growing Trust with a diverse portfolio of services mainly focussed on mental health and community services. You will report to the Fire Safety Manager and work closely with the rest of the estates team.

Main duties of the job

Carry out fire risk assessments and training across the Trust. Deputise for the Fire Safety Manger when required and chair meetings in their absence. Ensure fire risk assessments are reviewed on a regular basis and in line with the Fire Safety Order. Ensure training packages are regularly reviewed and updated. Ensure issues identified during fire risk assessments are recorded monitored and acted upon. Identify all fire safety activities within LYPFT and with new clients and lead on continuous development of a positive fire safety culture. Continually develop the current fire safety practice and work with security and health and safety teams to ensure a balanced approach across the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued. All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]  Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.  If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.  To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.  So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.