Fire Safety Advisor

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. These documents provide a comprehensive overview of the role, including the key responsibilities and duties, as well as the essential and desirable criteria required for the position

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oPossession of a recognised fire qualification to Diploma level 4 (3 years) or proof of a minimum 5-year operational fire brigade experience with documented CPD
• oIOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Safety Management Qualification

Desirable

• oKnowledge/experience of practical fire safety management
• oDegree level qualification in related field
• oTeaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

• o5 years operational experience of practical fire safety and training.
• oUndertaking of Fire Risk Assessments in a complex environment
• oExperience of implementation of strategies, policies and procedures
• oExperience in managing budgets
• oExperience in staff and management of contractors
• oMembership of a professional body - Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM).

Desirable

• oHospital /NHS work environment experience
• oExperience in fire specialist contractor management
• oWorking knowledge of HTM's regarding Fire Safety

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• oDetailed knowledge of fire systems and associated legislation and guidance
• oEvidence of fire risk assessment training
• oExperience and knowledge of financial management of budgets
• oAbility to produce risk-based reports with financial investment recommendations
• oPractical training and presentation skills
• oExperience of General Health and Safety Management and specialist implementation of that guidance
• oApply specialist knowledge of the fire safety legislation including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and guidance including experience of practical implementation of those guidelines within a complex healthcare environment
• oAbility to understand and manage complex situations that require a degree of interpretation and prioritise the resulting actions to effectively manage the issues raised

Desirable

• oOperational experience of practical fire safety management and provision of practical realistic fire training
• oAbility to manage and motivate colleagues

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oTeam Player / Can do / Proactive attitude
• oExcellent interpersonal/communication Skills
• oAbility to work on own initiative
• oAbility to project a professional image

Desirable

• oKnowledge/experience of fire safety management
• oUse of Microsoft office programmes

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

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chesterfield Road

CHESTERFIELD

SL4 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/

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