Job summary
Fire Safety Advisor - Primarily the delivery of technical fire safety advice on capital developments and refurbishments to support delivery of capital programme and avoidance of significantly more expensive external technical advisor costs to the organisation.
Main duties of the job
Technical Advice on Capital Schemes and refurbishments
Assist with other tasks consistent with the JD.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fire Safety Adviser will provide a comprehensive, inclusive and professional fire safety management service for the Trust.Provide expert advice on all fire related matters, all within a national NHS fire prevention framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fire Safety Adviser will provide a comprehensive, inclusive and professional fire safety management service for the Trust.Provide expert advice on all fire related matters, all within a national NHS fire prevention framework.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oDegree in fire related subject.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of fire safety policies. procedures, and practices.
- oSpecialist training in fire safety and management.
- oHigher Degree in relevant subject
- oAffiliation to a professional body
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in fire safety management.
- Currently employed in a management position.
Desirable
- Previous experience within a Health Service context.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oDegree in fire related subject.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of fire safety policies. procedures, and practices.
- oSpecialist training in fire safety and management.
- oHigher Degree in relevant subject
- oAffiliation to a professional body
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in fire safety management.
- Currently employed in a management position.
Desirable
- Previous experience within a Health Service context.
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.
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).
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.
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
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Estates, Facilities & PFI building
Thornburrow Building, Thornburrow Drive
Hartshill
ST4 7QB
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
