Job summary
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is increasing its current number of Fire Safety Advisors and is looking for a highly motivated, qualified and enthusiastic person to join the Trust's fire safety team as a Senior Fire Safety Advisor.
Working across the Trust this position will support the fire safety team in delivering a full service in relation to fire safety and general team objectives.
This is a full-time post but alternative working patterns will be considered. Applicants need to state on their application form their preferred working pattern so this option can be discussed at interview.
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual to enhance and promote sound fire safety practice across a diverse and changing estate.
The post holder will be joining a friendly, supportive and creative team, dedicated to providing a high-quality service. The Senior Fire Safety Advisor will be responsible for advising on technical and legislative matters as well as monitoring the state of fire safety in all of the Trust owned, leased and PFI premises in addition to any areas of non-Trust owned premises that are occupied by Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be required to travel to sites across Sussex and therefore it is essential that applicants are able to do so.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing a fire safety service utilising professional skills, leadership and specialist expert knowledge on matters concerning fire safety, undertaking fire risks assessments and other fire related issues to ensure the Trust meets its statutory obligations.
About us
Working for Estates & Facilities
Estates and Facilities fire safety team provide an advisory service by supporting Trust management and staff by promoting a positive fire safety culture within the organisation.
Working in Sussex:
- Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed.
- Embrace the city life with great access to visit Chichester, Brighton and London.
- With easy access to Gatwick, Heathrow and London with excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure.
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall by the Care Quality Commission (2023).
The Trust also offers
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- An excellent NHS pension scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Wide range of 8 staff networks
- Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive, inclusive and professional fire management and training services for the Trust, providing expert advice on all fire related matters, to ensure the Trust meets its statutory obligations.
Undertake fire risk assessments and reviews on trust occupied premises in accordance with trust audit programme.
Provide recommendations and prioritise action plans in respect of fire safety improvements. Promote a working environment and culture that actively improves fire safety and compliance with agreed standards of safety, effectiveness and patient/ service user experience throughout the Trust.
Deliver training to staff of all disciplines and levels on fire related matters where necessary in accordance with NHS best practice and guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive, inclusive and professional fire management and training services for the Trust, providing expert advice on all fire related matters, to ensure the Trust meets its statutory obligations.
Undertake fire risk assessments and reviews on trust occupied premises in accordance with trust audit programme.
Provide recommendations and prioritise action plans in respect of fire safety improvements. Promote a working environment and culture that actively improves fire safety and compliance with agreed standards of safety, effectiveness and patient/ service user experience throughout the Trust.
Deliver training to staff of all disciplines and levels on fire related matters where necessary in accordance with NHS best practice and guidance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- This post requires a degree level qualification or equivalent experience + additional training through courses or experience to masters level or equivalent Fire safety qualification at level 4/diploma or an equivalent relevant experience. i.e. SFPO course or fire safety modules from the Fire Service College, Fire Protection Association (FPA) or equivalent
- Recognised accredited Fire risk assessor's qualification
- Adult teaching certificate/ qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working in fire safety post e.g. Fire Service, Armed Forces, NHS etc
- Experience of delivering a varying range of fire safety training courses
- Proven knowledge of the NHS Fire code (HTM's) documents
- Proven knowledge of the Building Regulation including Approved Document "B"
- Proven Knowledge of Fire Legislation (RRO) and enforcement protocols
- Ability to undertake High risk and complex technical fire risk assessment.
- Knowledge of risk management techniques
- Experience of the Equality Act 2010
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- This post requires a degree level qualification or equivalent experience + additional training through courses or experience to masters level or equivalent Fire safety qualification at level 4/diploma or an equivalent relevant experience. i.e. SFPO course or fire safety modules from the Fire Service College, Fire Protection Association (FPA) or equivalent
- Recognised accredited Fire risk assessor's qualification
- Adult teaching certificate/ qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working in fire safety post e.g. Fire Service, Armed Forces, NHS etc
- Experience of delivering a varying range of fire safety training courses
- Proven knowledge of the NHS Fire code (HTM's) documents
- Proven knowledge of the Building Regulation including Approved Document "B"
- Proven Knowledge of Fire Legislation (RRO) and enforcement protocols
- Ability to undertake High risk and complex technical fire risk assessment.
- Knowledge of risk management techniques
- Experience of the Equality Act 2010
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
