Job summary
The post holder will develop and deliver fire safety training in line with the training needs analysis for the Trust, this will include face to face, e-learning and desktop evacuation training to ensure compliance with all relevant Fire Safety legislation and guidance, in particular the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and related Department of Health, Health Technical Memorandums (Firecode).
The postholder will review all current fire risk assessments, undertake fire drills and assist the Fire Officer as required, providing administrative support when necessary.
Closing Date - 20th July 2025
Shortlisting - w/c 21st July 2025
Interview - w/c 28th July 2025 TBC
Main duties of the job
Main duties:
To take the lead for all fire safety training provision for the Bradford District Care Trust including Induction.
To inform the Fire Officer of any risks as they occur and ensure they are kept updated of all actions.
To ensure the effective and appropriate translation of fire safety strategy and policy into practical application.
To translate Firecode and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to ensure that the Trust remain compliant.
To ensure that appropriate fire safety advice is given to staff, contractors and visitors to maintain a safe environment.
To liaise with maintenance on fire related matters when necessary.
To undertake reviews of all existing fire risk assessments on a designated frequency, completing all documentation on site.
Carry out regular fire safety ward inspections.
Ensure that site fire manuals are regularly updated.
To deliver a fire safety training program reflecting staff responsibilities for fire safety across the Trust.
To present fire safety training to all levels of staff and contractors, including external contracts for the purpose of income generation.
Carry out fire drills within all Trust buildings and ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and compile a report on each drill carried out, including issue and management of actions arising from fire drills.
To arrange desktop exercises on fire evacuation for ward based staff.
To record and monitor staff training and present the figures to the Fire Officer.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nationally recognised fire safety qualification
- Level 3 adult training qualification on a regulated qualifications framework
- NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
Training
Essential
- Commitment to continued professional development
Desirable
- Training in the application of HTM05 Firecode in healthcare premises
- Fire safety train the trainer's course
Experience
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of fire safety legislation and regulations appropriate to the built environment
- Minimum 2 years' experience of working in a training environment with evidence of preparing and delivering training
- Experience of using fire-fighting equipment in various environments
- Computer literate with good keyboard skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of HTM 05. Up-to-date knowledge and awareness of key issues in fire precautions
- Knowledge of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005
- Knowledge and understanding of health & safety and use of risk assessments
- Knowledge of evacuation procedures in a health care environment
- Knowledge of fire safety systems in a health care environment (ie fire doors, emergency lights)
- Awareness of the specific risks posed within a mental health inpatient environment
Attitue/Approach
Essential
- Ability to manage own day to day activity and determine priority when emergency situations occur
Skills
Essential
- Able to relay factual and accurate information
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and public including areas of conflict
- Have ability to interpret fire safety and present salient points to relevant people in both written and verbal format
- Ability to prepare and present reports on key topics as required for various committees and divisional meetings
- the ability to present information to large and small groups of staff from across the hospital
Desirable
- Proficient with Office365 including Microsoft Word for the production of reports and Excel for presentation and analysis of data and statistics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nationally recognised fire safety qualification
- Level 3 adult training qualification on a regulated qualifications framework
- NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
Training
Essential
- Commitment to continued professional development
Desirable
- Training in the application of HTM05 Firecode in healthcare premises
- Fire safety train the trainer's course
Experience
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of fire safety legislation and regulations appropriate to the built environment
- Minimum 2 years' experience of working in a training environment with evidence of preparing and delivering training
- Experience of using fire-fighting equipment in various environments
- Computer literate with good keyboard skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of HTM 05. Up-to-date knowledge and awareness of key issues in fire precautions
- Knowledge of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005
- Knowledge and understanding of health & safety and use of risk assessments
- Knowledge of evacuation procedures in a health care environment
- Knowledge of fire safety systems in a health care environment (ie fire doors, emergency lights)
- Awareness of the specific risks posed within a mental health inpatient environment
Attitue/Approach
Essential
- Ability to manage own day to day activity and determine priority when emergency situations occur
Skills
Essential
- Able to relay factual and accurate information
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and public including areas of conflict
- Have ability to interpret fire safety and present salient points to relevant people in both written and verbal format
- Ability to prepare and present reports on key topics as required for various committees and divisional meetings
- the ability to present information to large and small groups of staff from across the hospital
Desirable
- Proficient with Office365 including Microsoft Word for the production of reports and Excel for presentation and analysis of data and statistics
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.
