Fire Safety Advisor

Job summary

To provide the Trusts staff with advice on their responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and other official guidance in respect of Fire Safety in NHS premises.

To undertake fire safety risk assessments and fire compartment surveys and deliver fire safety trainingThorough Knowledge ofFire training

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Main duties of the job

The role is within the Estates and Facilities Directorate.

The Fire Safety Advisor will assist with the implementation of good fire safety management practices across the Trust.

The post holder will report directly to the Fire Compliance Manager and assist them in their responsibility as Trust lead for fire safety management.

The post holder will work as part of a team and will be the first point of contact for all telephone and email safety related enquiries and will provide advice and guidance on fire matters.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing and implementing a sustained programme of proactive monitoring towards fire safety management issues related to a healthcare setting ensuring statutory compliance is maintained. Equally, there will be occasions when reactive fire-related activities are required. The post holder will also undertake fire safety audits, fire compartment surveys and deliver fire safety training.

A degree of 'out of normal hours' working time flexibility will be required in times of occasional need.

About us

HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area, extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively

Our vision is Great Staff, Great Care, Great Future, as we believe that by developing an innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver great care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Trust and our community.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits