Job summary
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Fire safety Training is essential in ensuring that fire prevention and emergency action plans can be put into practice and that staff can safely evacuate staff/patients and visitors in the event of fire. This role will support the Trust in achieving that aim, and meet the legal duty imposed through the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005.
Main duties of the job
To develop and implement the Fire Safety / Fire Warden training programme, working with the fire safety officer. To submit training updates and reports to the estates and facilities health and safety manager To produce training materials. To maintain your working knowledge of relevant legislation, and national/local policies.
To support the Trust to develop a positive fire safety culture across the organisation.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a person centred organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Understand the principles of fire safety and deliver training, ensuring the development of our staff members and the safety of or premises.
To analyse and interpret relevant legislation, national and local policies in relation to fire safety training in the NHS and using this information, update and re-design fire safety training sessions that are easily understood by non fire safety specialists.
Communicate the requirements of fire safety in a language that suits the audience and ensure their understanding of the importance of the message delivered. To ensure training sessions are delivered to all levels of staff in such a manner to ensure participants fully understand what is expected of them.
Support the Fire Safety Officer and deputise in their absence.
To contribute to the development of policies and procedures for fire safety in the Trust.
Provide accurate reports as requested for meetings, committees, directorates and external agencies.
Develop and maintain the Training Needs Analysis for fire safety training.
To work with the Fire Safety Officer to ensure that training meets the requirements of individual Trust fire safety strategies.
To witness and report on the effectiveness of local fire safety management including fire drills and to recommend remedial action where necessary.
To carry out audits as necessary, commensurate with the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Understand the principles of fire safety and deliver training, ensuring the development of our staff members and the safety of or premises.
To analyse and interpret relevant legislation, national and local policies in relation to fire safety training in the NHS and using this information, update and re-design fire safety training sessions that are easily understood by non fire safety specialists.
Communicate the requirements of fire safety in a language that suits the audience and ensure their understanding of the importance of the message delivered. To ensure training sessions are delivered to all levels of staff in such a manner to ensure participants fully understand what is expected of them.
Support the Fire Safety Officer and deputise in their absence.
To contribute to the development of policies and procedures for fire safety in the Trust.
Provide accurate reports as requested for meetings, committees, directorates and external agencies.
Develop and maintain the Training Needs Analysis for fire safety training.
To work with the Fire Safety Officer to ensure that training meets the requirements of individual Trust fire safety strategies.
To witness and report on the effectiveness of local fire safety management including fire drills and to recommend remedial action where necessary.
To carry out audits as necessary, commensurate with the role.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- IOSH or Higher Safety Qualification.
- Certificated Qualification in Training/Teaching or extensive experience in preparation, delivering training
Desirable
- Membership of Professional organisation i.e. Institute of Fire Prevention Officers
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge & experience of relevant legislation, statutory obligations & requirements in relation to Fire Safety, including fire risk management, use of firefighting equipment and evacuation processes
Desirable
- Experience of Fire Safety training within the NHS
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- IOSH or Higher Safety Qualification.
- Certificated Qualification in Training/Teaching or extensive experience in preparation, delivering training
Desirable
- Membership of Professional organisation i.e. Institute of Fire Prevention Officers
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge & experience of relevant legislation, statutory obligations & requirements in relation to Fire Safety, including fire risk management, use of firefighting equipment and evacuation processes
Desirable
- Experience of Fire Safety training within the NHS
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.
