Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Fire, Health and Safety Training Officer

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

Closing Date: 20.04.25(this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 21.04.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 28.04.25

We are looking to recruit aFire, Health and Safety Training Officer to advise on the measures for fire prevention and fire fighting in accordance with the Department of Health Firecode at all premises administered by the Trust.

The postholder will also be responsible for developing, maintaining and delivering a fire training programme for all Trust employees.

Main duties of the job

The Fire, Health and Safety Training Officer will :

- support the delivery of the Trust's Fire Safety learning agenda in line with the strategic direction of the Trust and supporting organisations and to support the Estates & Facilities directorate health and safety training.

- assist with the Trust's response to external inspections/accreditation visits, including the preparation of reports/action plans and subsequent progress reports in relation to Fire safety Training.

-ensure all members of staff are supported, monitored and provided with relevant updates on a regular basis.

-ensure that staff attending Fire Awareness, Fire evacuation and Fire Drill training are able to demonstrate an acceptable level of Knowledge.

- support the Fire Safety Manager to ensure the Trust meets Statutory, HTM and non- statutory fire safety responsibilities in relation to legislation and associated building regulations.

- provide basic Health and Safety training and tool box talks to the Estates & Facilities Directorate such as manual handling training and step ladder / working at height.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7125601

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Must have a minimum of 2 years experience of working in a training environment with evidence of preparing and delivering training
  • Postholder must have experience of application of fire safety legislation and implementation of supporting strategies to safeguard the Trust's premises and the patients, visitors and staff of the organisation.
  • Experience in the delivery of training either face to face or via teams

Desirable

  • Work experience in an NHS environment

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication and presentation skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Computer literate with thorough understanding of Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative and set priorities with minimal guidance

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety and use of risk assessments
  • The ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of fire safety legislation and regulations appropriate to the Estate is essential
  • Be prepared to undertake any training to meet the development of the post

Desirable

  • Knowledge of health service organisations and structures, security systems, project management, risk assessments.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education.
  • Training in fire safety

Desirable

  • IOSH / NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Must have a minimum of 2 years experience of working in a training environment with evidence of preparing and delivering training
  • Postholder must have experience of application of fire safety legislation and implementation of supporting strategies to safeguard the Trust's premises and the patients, visitors and staff of the organisation.
  • Experience in the delivery of training either face to face or via teams

Desirable

  • Work experience in an NHS environment

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication and presentation skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Computer literate with thorough understanding of Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative and set priorities with minimal guidance

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety and use of risk assessments
  • The ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of fire safety legislation and regulations appropriate to the Estate is essential
  • Be prepared to undertake any training to meet the development of the post

Desirable

  • Knowledge of health service organisations and structures, security systems, project management, risk assessments.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education.
  • Training in fire safety

Desirable

  • IOSH / NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Fire Safety Manager

Darren Mitchell

darren.mitchell@bthft.nhs.uk

01274364444

Details

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7125601

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)