Job summary
Do you have extensive knowledge of Fire Safety Legislation and Regulations? Have you worked to develop and implement effective fire safety policies and procedures? Are you interested in working collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical professionals?
This could be the role for you!
As Principal Fire Officer, you will assume a pivotal role in the development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive fire safety programs and policies,
Your primary objective will be ensuring the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors, and NHS facilities. This role encompasses critical responsibilities such as the thorough assessment and mitigation of fire risks, the facilitation of training and fire drills, and effective communication with pertinent authorities and stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
Duties of your role will include:
- Conduct thorough fire risk assessments across NHS facilities, identifying potential hazards, and recommending corrective actions to minimize risks.
- Organise and provide fire safety training and education programs for staff and contractors, ensuring they are aware of fire safety protocols and procedures.
- Coordinate and lead fire drills and exercises to evaluate emergency response plans, and develop strategies to improve preparedness.
- Provide expert technical advice on fire safety legislation and on the application and interpretation of fire safety HTM guidance, including Firecode to senior management, including the Director of Estates and Facilities.
- Management of Fire Safety Department and delivery of fire safety objectives
In return, you will receive:-
- A competitive starting salary and unsocial enhancements
- Access to a raft of national and local discount schemes including shopping, holidays and insurance
- An industry leading pension where your employer pays in 20.6% of your annual salary!
- 27+8 days annual leave per year, paid leave including absence
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.
As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulations, as well as the NHS Fire Safety Code
- Proven ability to develop and implement effective fire safety policies and procedures
- Experience in the development and delivery of fire safety training packages to meet NHS requirements, especially emergency evacuation
- Experience of managing fire safety budgets
Skills
Essential
- Ability to complete complex fire investigations and the development of investigation reports
- Skill to communicate and explain fire legislation, risks, investigations, reports, etc., to Fire Safety Committee and internal or external stakeholders
- Ability to development and monitor action plans to mitigate identified fire risks
Desirable
- Understanding of the specific fire safety challenges faced by the NHS.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Award in Adult Education or specialist knowledge within the field
- Master's Degree, equivalent professional qualifications and/or substantial demonstrable experience in a similar role or setting
- Professional Registration with either: IFE, NAFSO, AFSM,FPA, IOSH
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulations, as well as the NHS Fire Safety Code
- Proven ability to develop and implement effective fire safety policies and procedures
- Experience in the development and delivery of fire safety training packages to meet NHS requirements, especially emergency evacuation
- Experience of managing fire safety budgets
Skills
Essential
- Ability to complete complex fire investigations and the development of investigation reports
- Skill to communicate and explain fire legislation, risks, investigations, reports, etc., to Fire Safety Committee and internal or external stakeholders
- Ability to development and monitor action plans to mitigate identified fire risks
Desirable
- Understanding of the specific fire safety challenges faced by the NHS.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Award in Adult Education or specialist knowledge within the field
- Master's Degree, equivalent professional qualifications and/or substantial demonstrable experience in a similar role or setting
- Professional Registration with either: IFE, NAFSO, AFSM,FPA, IOSH
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 Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
