Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset are looking for a Fire Officer/Advisor at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital Site
The post holder will be responsible for all matters regarding fire safety throughout the Trusts and appropriate training of personnel in fire safety.
Main duties of the job include:
- Responsible for the Trust remains compliant with the current fire safety regulations, HTM's, Firecode, and Regulatory Reform Order Fire
- Keep abreast of changes in fire safety legislation and guidance and bring these to the attention of the Trust's Management
- Survey fire safety installations and research new developments in fire technology to achieve improvements where necessary
- Attend training courses and seminars to maintain personal knowledge of fire safety at the highest level
- Understand the work practices of wards and departments throughout the Trust and ensure that fire safety measures are compatible with the operational efficiency of the Trust
- Prepare training programs for all staff within the Trust and deliver training sessions both at ward or departmental level and via general fire lectures in conjunction with the training department. Devise differing lectures for the various categories of staff
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital - cross site working will be required.
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
- Respond to requests from other organisations who work within the Trust buildings for fire safety training
- Train members of the Hospital Fire Teams and others in their specific responsibilities
- Ensure staff; in areas where special rescue equipment is provided, receive training to make them competent with it.
- Educate the Trust Management in their responsibilities regarding fire safety
- Arrange and monitor a programme of annual fire drills in the appropriate buildings. Witness the effectiveness of evacuation arrangements and recommend remedial action when necessary
- Ensure that contractors working within the Trust are aware of fire safety requirements prior to them commencing work on site. Carry out regular inspections of work sites to ensure that fire safety is being maintained
- Ensure that patients are aware of fire safety procedures through published material issued to them and visit wards to help remedy any problems with patients not complying with laid down fire safety procedures. This may include development of literature to be included within patient information packs
- Arrange and conduct training sessions to ensure adequate Fire Wardens are appointed across the Trust.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Science or engineering based education to degree level or equivalent or practical experience of fire safety in a hospital environment at senior level
- Membership of a professional organization (i.e. Institute of Fire Engineers IFE; Institute of Fire Prevention Officers IFPO)
- Health & Safety qualified (i.e. NEBOSH general certificate).
Desirable
- Science, engineering or fire engineering / fire safety degree, CIPFA qualification or attendance at SFPO course or equivalent
- Corporate membership of professional organization (i.e. Institute of Fire Engineers IFE).
- Qualified Fire Brigade inspecting Officer.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of five years' experience working as a fire safety officer in a local authority fire brigade or similar.
- Experience in carrying out Fire Risk Assessments on a wide range of premises including a hospital environment.
- Experience in analysing and reducing unwanted fire alarms activations
- Experience in the preparation and delivery of training sessions
Desirable
- Experienced in dealing with fire related incidents in complex buildings
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Able to analyse, compare and interpret complex reports.
- Possess keyboard skills to produce periodic reports
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of fire safety legislation, in particular RRO and HTM guidance documents, acquired through a degree in fire engineering or attendance at equivalent courses (SFPO or equivalent)
Desirable
- Undertaken research to become familiar with how fire safety is dealt with in hospitals and be familiar with the guidance and legislation that is applicable to them
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Science or engineering based education to degree level or equivalent or practical experience of fire safety in a hospital environment at senior level
- Membership of a professional organization (i.e. Institute of Fire Engineers IFE; Institute of Fire Prevention Officers IFPO)
- Health & Safety qualified (i.e. NEBOSH general certificate).
Desirable
- Science, engineering or fire engineering / fire safety degree, CIPFA qualification or attendance at SFPO course or equivalent
- Corporate membership of professional organization (i.e. Institute of Fire Engineers IFE).
- Qualified Fire Brigade inspecting Officer.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of five years' experience working as a fire safety officer in a local authority fire brigade or similar.
- Experience in carrying out Fire Risk Assessments on a wide range of premises including a hospital environment.
- Experience in analysing and reducing unwanted fire alarms activations
- Experience in the preparation and delivery of training sessions
Desirable
- Experienced in dealing with fire related incidents in complex buildings
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Able to analyse, compare and interpret complex reports.
- Possess keyboard skills to produce periodic reports
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of fire safety legislation, in particular RRO and HTM guidance documents, acquired through a degree in fire engineering or attendance at equivalent courses (SFPO or equivalent)
Desirable
- Undertaken research to become familiar with how fire safety is dealt with in hospitals and be familiar with the guidance and legislation that is applicable to them
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
