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Fire Safety Officer
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- To be aware and have an understanding of all current aspects of fire safety related legislation, best practice and national guidance, advising management and staff appropriately, producing formal reports as well as day to day guidance. To know when to seek guidance from the relevant fire specialist.
- Be the lead Instructor, delivering various types of fire safety training to staff.
- To work within common systems of working and mutual support arrangements to ensure Trust compliance with existing or new health and safety and fire legislation.
- Liaise and consult with managers, staff and accredited reps at all levels of the organisation in respect to related statutory fire compliance.
- To promote a positive fire safety culture by encouraging an awareness of the standards and protocols in place.
- To assist with the delivery of all aspects of the Fire Safety Management Strategy, liaising with Fire Safety Advisors and all other relevant managers as necessary.
- To support the programme of Fire Safety Inspections, producing reports and monitoring action plans where required.
- Support staff in developmental roles.
- Provide advice to the Trust as necessary to maintain a safe place of work and safe working environment in relation to fire and fire safety seeking guidance from the Senior Fire Safety Advisor when required.
- To assist in the conducting and reviewing of the Fire Risk Assessment programme on all Trust premises, carrying out such assessments as necessary, when deemed competent to do so.
- Liaise with the Fire Authority, Health and Safety Executive and local Police as necessary.
- Monitor the Trusts compliance with Fire Safety legislation and local Fire Safety Policy through a programme of auditing.
- To support in the monitoring and reporting on fires, unwanted fire signals and incidents.
- Lead investigations and report on fire related incidents recorded on Ulysses.
- Take a leading role in the preparation and delivery of fire safety training as required, including mandatory fire and other specialist bespoke training i.e. fire warden, response and disabled evacuation equipment.
- Support local managers with the upkeep of fire safety arrangements, log books and manuals, fire drills, regular site inspections and evacuations as required.
- Conduct periodic fire drills on Black Country Healthcare sites.
- Deliver appropriate advice and support to all staff to ensure that risk registers are populated and appropriately maintained with fire safety risks.
- Provide support and guidance to managers in conducting and documenting risk assessments in all relevant areas with a view to reducing areas of risk.
- Plan, prepare, conduct and evaluate risk audits and surveys in connection with fire safety issues in order to inform management of their risk profile.
- Develop into a Competent Fire Risk Assessor, to eventually undertake Fire Risk Assessments across the Trust once deemed competent to do so via the Fire Safety Teams internal competency scheme.
- Provide advice to the Trust as necessary to maintain a safe place of work and safe working environment in relation to fire and fire safety seeking guidance from the Senior Fire Safety Advisor when required.
- To assist in the conducting and reviewing of the Fire Risk Assessment programme on all Trust premises, carrying out such assessments as necessary, when deemed competent to do so.
- Liaise with the Fire Authority, Health and Safety Executive and local Police as necessary.
- Monitor the Trusts compliance with Fire Safety legislation and local Fire Safety Policy through a programme of auditing.
- To support in the monitoring and reporting on fires, unwanted fire signals and incidents.
- Lead investigations and report on fire related incidents recorded on Ulysses.
- Take a leading role in the preparation and delivery of fire safety training as required, including mandatory fire and other specialist bespoke training i.e. fire warden, response and disabled evacuation equipment.
- Support local managers with the upkeep of fire safety arrangements, log books and manuals, fire drills, regular site inspections and evacuations as required.
- Conduct periodic fire drills on Black Country Healthcare sites.
- Deliver appropriate advice and support to all staff to ensure that risk registers are populated and appropriately maintained with fire safety risks.
- Provide support and guidance to managers in conducting and documenting risk assessments in all relevant areas with a view to reducing areas of risk.
- Plan, prepare, conduct and evaluate risk audits and surveys in connection with fire safety issues in order to inform management of their risk profile.
- Develop into a Competent Fire Risk Assessor, to eventually undertake Fire Risk Assessments across the Trust once deemed competent to do so via the Fire Safety Teams internal competency scheme.
- 2 years experience in a fire safety role
- Experience in delivering training
- Experience in conducting fire safety audits
- Healthcare specific fire safety experience
- Experience in delivering healthcare fire safety training
- Experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments
- Fire safety qualification (Eastwood park, FPA, NEBOSH)
- 2 years experience in a fire safety role
- Experience in delivering training
- Experience in conducting fire safety audits
- Healthcare specific fire safety experience
- Experience in delivering healthcare fire safety training
- Experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments
- Fire safety qualification (Eastwood park, FPA, NEBOSH)
Job summary
Fire Safety Officer role available for someone who wants to be part of a dedicated in-house Fire Safety Team.
The role includes training, auditing and the opportunity to develop into a fully fledged Fire Safety Advisor.
The successful candidate will be part of a Fire Safety Team which strives to delivery high fire safety standards within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
About us
The Trust is a flexible employer that understands the need for a suitable home - work life balance.
The Trust is committed to seeing fire safety standards improve, with the aim of developing a positive fire safety culture which supports the safety of staff, patients and visitors.
Date posted
19 February 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, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
285-6411-CORP
Job locations
Penn Hospital
Penn Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 5HN
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Fire Safety Management
Fire Training
Risk Management
Job responsibilities
Fire Safety Management
Fire Training
Risk Management
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Essential and Desirable Experience and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Essential and Desirable Experience and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Penn Hospital
Penn Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 5HN
Employer's website
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Penn Hospital
Penn Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 5HN
Employer's website
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.