Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Fire Safety team in the Health and Safety Directorate at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Fire Safety Advisor (Annex 21) is a post for a highly confident, highly motivated and conscientious person to support the Trust in its compliance with HTM Firecode and all statutory legislation and guidance.
Main duties of the job
The role is a development role that will, on successfully completion of training, allow thesuccessful person to demonstrate excellent knowledge of Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Legislation, Department of Health HTMs, Codes of Practice and Fire Safety Training. Also, a good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and its application in a healthcare setting.
Specific responsibilities will include undertaking intrusive Fire Risk Assessments and developing associated action plans, arranging evacuation drills, delivering the Trust fire safety training program (including organising, preparing and delivering training sessions), liaison with the local Fire Service, attending and investigating fire calls (including recording and monitoring for trends), preparing fire safety reports, incident report investigation, providing reports for and attendance at relevant Trust meetings, the provision of fire safety information and expert advice to all staff and advise local management on technical fire safety matters.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Upon completion of the Annex 21 program the role holder will, on successfully completion of training will:
1. Be responsible for bringing Fire Safety specialist service to the Trust, workingautonomously and accountable to the Head of Operations.2. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance3. Write, manage and monitor the Fire Safety Policy and protocols4. Develop, manage, deliver, monitor and review all Fire Safety training.5. Ensure a fully trained fire team available at all times on both sites6. Investigate fire related incidents and Datixa. Giving advice on Fire Safety throughout the Trustb. Fire safety audits and Risk Assessments (FRA)c. Fire Safety Training
Job description
Job responsibilities
Upon completion of the Annex 21 program the role holder will, on successfully completion of training will:
1. Be responsible for bringing Fire Safety specialist service to the Trust, workingautonomously and accountable to the Head of Operations.2. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance3. Write, manage and monitor the Fire Safety Policy and protocols4. Develop, manage, deliver, monitor and review all Fire Safety training.5. Ensure a fully trained fire team available at all times on both sites6. Investigate fire related incidents and Datixa. Giving advice on Fire Safety throughout the Trustb. Fire safety audits and Risk Assessments (FRA)c. Fire Safety Training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fire Safety degree or extensive practical experience and appropriate national training i.e. Specialist Fire Safety Course at FS College.
- Specialist Fire Safety Inspecting Officers Course at the Fire Service College
- Training in Healthcare Fire Safety
- Fire Investigation course at Fire Service College
- Member of professional organisation (IFE)
Desirable
- Registered as a fire risk assessor with a recognised accredited body
Experience
Essential
- Working across organisation boundaries to improve standards
- Working with external agencies and influencing change.
- Experienced in undertaking various types of fire risk assessments
- Experienced in operating at senior management levels
- Extensive experience in preparing and delivering training/ Fire Safety surveys
Knowledge
Essential
- Subject matter expert with extensive knowledge and ability to interpret and assure compliance with The Fire Safety Order, Firecode and Building Regulations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of fire modelling techniques
- Knowledge of fire risk management techniques
- NEEBOSH or similar H&S qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to read and mark up plans to ensure compliance with Fire Safety Order, Firecode and Building Regulations
- Highly developed and effective negotiating and influencing skills and ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships
- Highly developed and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to assimilate and analyse complex problems, then identify and present necessary actions and make recommendations to ensure actions are implemented. .
- Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft office applications
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, prioritise and managed a varied and unpredictable work pattern
- Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job
- Ability to organise events
Desirable
- Occasionally working at height and in confined spaces.
Other
Essential
- Highly and self motivated and resourceful with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Innovator with a positive attitude and willingness to take on responsibility
- Good team player
- Ability to work in a changing environment
- Willingness to participate in continued professional development
- To present a smart and tidy appearance
- To be sensitive to patient dignity and privacy
- Duties involve walking for prolonged periods with occasional working in remote hot/dust/cold plant room/basement areas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fire Safety degree or extensive practical experience and appropriate national training i.e. Specialist Fire Safety Course at FS College.
- Specialist Fire Safety Inspecting Officers Course at the Fire Service College
- Training in Healthcare Fire Safety
- Fire Investigation course at Fire Service College
- Member of professional organisation (IFE)
Desirable
- Registered as a fire risk assessor with a recognised accredited body
Experience
Essential
- Working across organisation boundaries to improve standards
- Working with external agencies and influencing change.
- Experienced in undertaking various types of fire risk assessments
- Experienced in operating at senior management levels
- Extensive experience in preparing and delivering training/ Fire Safety surveys
Knowledge
Essential
- Subject matter expert with extensive knowledge and ability to interpret and assure compliance with The Fire Safety Order, Firecode and Building Regulations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of fire modelling techniques
- Knowledge of fire risk management techniques
- NEEBOSH or similar H&S qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to read and mark up plans to ensure compliance with Fire Safety Order, Firecode and Building Regulations
- Highly developed and effective negotiating and influencing skills and ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships
- Highly developed and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to assimilate and analyse complex problems, then identify and present necessary actions and make recommendations to ensure actions are implemented. .
- Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft office applications
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, prioritise and managed a varied and unpredictable work pattern
- Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job
- Ability to organise events
Desirable
- Occasionally working at height and in confined spaces.
Other
Essential
- Highly and self motivated and resourceful with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Innovator with a positive attitude and willingness to take on responsibility
- Good team player
- Ability to work in a changing environment
- Willingness to participate in continued professional development
- To present a smart and tidy appearance
- To be sensitive to patient dignity and privacy
- Duties involve walking for prolonged periods with occasional working in remote hot/dust/cold plant room/basement areas.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
