Fire Safety Advisor

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are currently looking to recruit two Fire Safety Advisors on a permanent basis.

*Ability to meet the requirements to perform the duties listed under the 'Physical Skills' clause within the JDPS.

The post holders will be responsible for ensuring that the Trust meets all statutory fire requirements. The estates maintenance provider will provide the day to day fire safety maintenance role and a key feature of this role will be to ensure that fire safety systems are in place to meet requirements of legislation and that these are supported by suitable policies and procedures linking into both Trust Management and new client arrangements.

The Fire Safety Advisors will provide an oversight of the service providers fire safety responsibilities to the Chief Fire Officer and ensure all their services comply with legislation and good industry practice, deputising for the Chief Fire Officer in their absence.

The post holder will be based at Guild Park, Goosnargh.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post please contact Colin Waite on 01772 773580.

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the Trust meets all statutory fire requirements. The estates maintenance provider will provide the day to day fire safety maintenance role and a key feature of this role will be to ensure that fire safety systems are in place to meet requirements of legislation and that these are supported by suitable policies and procedures linking into both Trust Management and new client arrangements.

The Senior Fire Safety Advisor will provide an oversight of the service providers fire safety responsibilities to the Chief Fire Officer and ensure all their services comply with legislation and good industry practice.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Date posted

20 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (subject to confirmation)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CS2700-MS

Job locations

Guild Lodge

Whittingham Lane

Preston

PR3 2JH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of continued professional Development
Relevant Fire Safety Qualification, Degree/Diploma

Desirable

NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Desirable

Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience in a Fire Safety environment

Desirable

Proven management skills
A minimum of ten years' experience working in a public sector organisation with Fire Safety Management

Skills

Essential

Dealing effectively with external agencies and established citizen focussed approach
Dealing effectively with all levels of staff within the organisation
Ability to plan and prioritise resources effectively in order to deliver a high-quality service

Other

Essential

Willingness to travel around the organisation
Willingness to undertake DBS clearance

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of continued professional Development
Relevant Fire Safety Qualification, Degree/Diploma

Desirable

NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Desirable

Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience in a Fire Safety environment

Desirable

Proven management skills
A minimum of ten years' experience working in a public sector organisation with Fire Safety Management

Skills

Essential

Dealing effectively with external agencies and established citizen focussed approach
Dealing effectively with all levels of staff within the organisation
Ability to plan and prioritise resources effectively in order to deliver a high-quality service

Other

Essential

Willingness to travel around the organisation
Willingness to undertake DBS clearance

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.