York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Fire Safety Officer

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Job summary

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit to the post of Fire Safety Officer / advisor.

The ideal candidate will be pragmatic and need to show an aptitude for the topic of fire safety, having experience of fire safety, ideally in an NHS or healthcare environment. The role has an element of development and the candidate will need to be prepared to learn and develop within the role. The candidate will need to be reliable and professional as they would be working with all levels of staff within the Trust associated with this vital safety aspect of work.

Main duties of the job

The role is based at Scarborough Hospital and responsible for fire safety risk assessments and fire evacuation. These are completed annually for high-risk complex wards and departments and 3 yearly for low-risk areas. The Eastern region fire officer undertakes 83 lifesaving fire risk assessments for 35 complex and 48 low risk areas.

Other duties will include fire training and general fire safety and to provide expert fire safety advice to all staff within the Trust Group. This will include fire safety in accordance with the Fire Safety Order, HTM's and the Building Regulations.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

  • A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.

  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

24 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-43637931-FSO-CNT-A

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Knowlwdge,Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Degree level qualification in Fire Safety or Fire Engineering, or equivalent level of experience and/or qualifications
  • Full Clean Driving License
  • Demonstrate experience in Fire Safety
  • Proven experience of preparing and delivering training courses.
  • Proven experience of working across organisational boundaries to improve standards.
  • Proven knowledge of: oFire Safety oFire Risk Management oFire Legislation and Code of Practice oFire Safety Training
  • Ability to undertake fire safety audits
  • Experience in the preparation of fire prevention and emergency action plans.
  • Experience in the investigation of all fire related incidents and fire alarm activations.

Desirable

  • Training/Teaching Qualification
  • Registered as a fire risk assessor with a recognised accreditation body
  • NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification. Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO)
  • Experience of Fire Safety in a Healthcare setting.
  • Knowledge and experience of Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 05-01 and 05-02.
  • Practical knowledge and interpretation of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
  • Ability to assimilate, analyse and present complex problems, identify necessary action, make recommendations and ensure actions are implemented

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience and understanding in Fire Safety
  • Proven experience of working across operational/organisational boundaries to improve standards.
  • Ability to undertake fire safety audits

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 05-01 and 05-02.
  • Practical knowledge and interpretation of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Have effective influencing skills and ability to foster and maintain working relationships with all members of staff.
  • Good levels of written & communication skills.

Desirable

  • Ability to assimilate, analyse and present complex problems, identify necessary action, make recommendations and ensure actions are implemented.
Person Specification

Knowlwdge,Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Degree level qualification in Fire Safety or Fire Engineering, or equivalent level of experience and/or qualifications
  • Full Clean Driving License
  • Demonstrate experience in Fire Safety
  • Proven experience of preparing and delivering training courses.
  • Proven experience of working across organisational boundaries to improve standards.
  • Proven knowledge of: oFire Safety oFire Risk Management oFire Legislation and Code of Practice oFire Safety Training
  • Ability to undertake fire safety audits
  • Experience in the preparation of fire prevention and emergency action plans.
  • Experience in the investigation of all fire related incidents and fire alarm activations.

Desirable

  • Training/Teaching Qualification
  • Registered as a fire risk assessor with a recognised accreditation body
  • NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification. Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO)
  • Experience of Fire Safety in a Healthcare setting.
  • Knowledge and experience of Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 05-01 and 05-02.
  • Practical knowledge and interpretation of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
  • Ability to assimilate, analyse and present complex problems, identify necessary action, make recommendations and ensure actions are implemented

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience and understanding in Fire Safety
  • Proven experience of working across operational/organisational boundaries to improve standards.
  • Ability to undertake fire safety audits

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 05-01 and 05-02.
  • Practical knowledge and interpretation of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Have effective influencing skills and ability to foster and maintain working relationships with all members of staff.
  • Good levels of written & communication skills.

Desirable

  • Ability to assimilate, analyse and present complex problems, identify necessary action, make recommendations and ensure actions are implemented.

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Health & Safety Manager

Andrew Hamer

Andrew.hamer2@nhs.net

01904725518

Details

Date posted

24 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-43637931-FSO-CNT-A

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


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