Fire Safety Advisor

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Trust is looking to increase its number of Fire Safety Advisors and is looking for a highly motivated, qualified and enthusiastic person to fill this post and join the fire safety team, working across the Trust. This position will assist the fire safety team in delivering a full service across the Trust in relation to fire safety and general team objectives.

We are currently looking to recruit 2 Fire Safety Advisors on a full-time basis. We will consider alternative working patterns, applicants to need to state on their application forms their preferences so this option can be discussed at interview.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual to enhance and promote sound fire safety practice across a diverse and changing estate.

You will be responsible for providing fire safety services utilising professional skills, leadership and specialist expert knowledge on matters concerning fire safety, undertaking fire risks assessments and other fire related issues to ensure the Trust meets statutory obligations.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive and creative team, dedicated to providing a high-quality service. You will be responsible for advising on technical and legislative matters and for monitoring the state of fire safety in all Trust premises, leased and PFI premises and any areas of non-Trust owned premises occupied by SPFT.You will be required to travel across sites and therefore it is essential that you are able to do so.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive, inclusive and professional fire management and training services for the Trust, providing expert advice on all fire related matters, to ensure the Trust meets its statutory obligations.

Undertake fire risk assessments and reviews on trust occupied premises in accordance with trust audit programme.

Provide recommendations and prioritise action plans in respect of fire safety improvements. Promote a working environment and culture that actively improves fire safety and compliance with agreed standards of safety, effectiveness and patient/ service user experience throughout the Trust.

Deliver training to staff of all disciplines and levels on fire related matters where necessary in accordance with NHS best practice and guidance.

About us

Working for Estates & Facilities

Estates and Facilities fire safety team provide an advisory service by supporting Trust management and staff by promoting a positive fire safety culture within the organisation.

Working in Sussex:

Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed.

Embrace the city life with great access to visit Chichester, Brighton and London.

With easy access to Gatwick, Heathrow and London with excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure.

We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall (2023)

The Trust also offers

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

An excellent NHS pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Wide range of 8 staff network such as LGBTQIA+ AFC (Armed Forces Community)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-EF-20279-A

Job locations

Portland House or Mill View

Richmond Road

Worthing

BN11 1HS

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information contact:

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information contact:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent level of fire safety management competency. E.g. Fire safety qualification or an equivalent relevant experience. i.e. modules from the Fire Service College or Fire Protection Association (FPA) or equivalent
NEBOSH National Fire Certificate
Good Level of education
Evidence of CPD
Recognised accredited Fire risk assessor's qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

An understanding of fire safety within a healthcare environment. Have two years' experience of working in fire safety in a healthcare environment
Knowledge of fire safety legislation, standards and best practice documents particularly how it impacts on Healthcare premises
In-depth experience in a Fire prevention advisory role, within the NHS/ multidisciplinary organisation or similar enforcement role
Experience in developing and delivering training programmes for fire safety training
Ability to undertake fire risk assessment and create action plans conforming to the relevant best practice guidance
An understanding of risk management techniques
Experience of and working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent level of fire safety management competency. E.g. Fire safety qualification or an equivalent relevant experience. i.e. modules from the Fire Service College or Fire Protection Association (FPA) or equivalent
NEBOSH National Fire Certificate
Good Level of education
Evidence of CPD
Recognised accredited Fire risk assessor's qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

An understanding of fire safety within a healthcare environment. Have two years' experience of working in fire safety in a healthcare environment
Knowledge of fire safety legislation, standards and best practice documents particularly how it impacts on Healthcare premises
In-depth experience in a Fire prevention advisory role, within the NHS/ multidisciplinary organisation or similar enforcement role
Experience in developing and delivering training programmes for fire safety training
Ability to undertake fire risk assessment and create action plans conforming to the relevant best practice guidance
An understanding of risk management techniques
Experience of and working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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