Job summary
Fire safety Training is essential in ensuring that Fire prevention and emergency action plans can be put into practice and that staff can safely evacuate staff/patients and visitors in the event of Fire. This role will support the Trust in achieving that aim and meet the legal duty imposed through the Fire Safety Order.
Main duties of the job
To manage the design, development and implementation of the Fire Safety / Fire Warden training programme. To produce training materials. To maintain up to date knowledge and to interpret and apply legislation, and national and local policies in relation to Fire Safety in the NHS. To support the Trust to develop a positive fire safety culture across the organisation.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Understand the principles of risk assessments and assisting in the undertaking of fire risk assessments when necessary. To log remedial actions and follow up on completion.
To analyse and interpret relevant legislation, national and local policies in relation to fire safety training in the NHS and using this information, design fire safety training sessions that are easily understood by non fire safety specialists.
Communicate the requirements of fire safety in a language that suits the audience and ensure their understanding of the importance of the message delivered. To ensure training sessions are delivered to all levels of staff in such a manner to ensure participants fully understand what is expected of them.
Support the Fire Safety Advisor and deputise in their absence.
To contribute to the development of policies and procedures for fire safety in the Trust.
Provide accurate reports as requested for meetings, committees, directorates and external agencies.
Develop and maintain the Training Needs Analysis for fire safety training.
To work with the Fire Safety Advisor to ensure that training meets the requirements of individual Trust fire safety strategies.
To witness and report on the effectiveness of local fire safety management including fire drills and to recommend remedial action where necessary.
To carry out audits as necessary for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Understand the principles of risk assessments and assisting in the undertaking of fire risk assessments when necessary. To log remedial actions and follow up on completion.
To analyse and interpret relevant legislation, national and local policies in relation to fire safety training in the NHS and using this information, design fire safety training sessions that are easily understood by non fire safety specialists.
Communicate the requirements of fire safety in a language that suits the audience and ensure their understanding of the importance of the message delivered. To ensure training sessions are delivered to all levels of staff in such a manner to ensure participants fully understand what is expected of them.
Support the Fire Safety Advisor and deputise in their absence.
To contribute to the development of policies and procedures for fire safety in the Trust.
Provide accurate reports as requested for meetings, committees, directorates and external agencies.
Develop and maintain the Training Needs Analysis for fire safety training.
To work with the Fire Safety Advisor to ensure that training meets the requirements of individual Trust fire safety strategies.
To witness and report on the effectiveness of local fire safety management including fire drills and to recommend remedial action where necessary.
To carry out audits as necessary for the role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent indepth knowledge of Fire regulations
- Certificated Qualification in Training/Teaching or extensive experience in preparation, delivering training
Desirable
- Membership of Professional organisation i.e. Institute of Fire Prevention Officers
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge & experience of relevant legislation, statutory obligations & requirements in relation to Fire Safety (relevant to the NHS), including Fire risk management, use of Firefighting equipment and evacuation processes
Desirable
- Experience of Fire Safety training within the NHS
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent indepth knowledge of Fire regulations
- Certificated Qualification in Training/Teaching or extensive experience in preparation, delivering training
Desirable
- Membership of Professional organisation i.e. Institute of Fire Prevention Officers
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge & experience of relevant legislation, statutory obligations & requirements in relation to Fire Safety (relevant to the NHS), including Fire risk management, use of Firefighting equipment and evacuation processes
Desirable
- Experience of Fire Safety training within the NHS
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.
