Fire Safety Advisor

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 02 May 2024

Job summary

The post holder will be formally appointed in line with Health Technical Memorandum 05-01: Managing Healthcare Fire Safety. As the Trust's 'competent person', they will be responsible for providing professional advice and support to the Head of Estates to ensure that the Trust complies with regulatory requirements, especially the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Main duties of the job

Some of the key responsibilities are listed here, for further information, please see the full Job Description

Providing expert technical advice on the application and interpretation of fire safety guidance, including Health Fire Code and other legislative/regulatory requirements, especially the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Implementing initiatives in line with the strategic approach to fire safety management.
Supporting the Trust's approach to fire safety in line with the requirements of Standards for Better Health including the overseeing of audits as necessary and the implementation of risk mitigation and improvement programmes as required
Liaising with local authorities and fire services across the trust boundaries as required
Maintaining strong links with other mental health providers to benchmark performance and to ensure that the Trust is following best practice in fire risk management
Ensuring policy and procedural alignment between the Trust and other partner organisations and proposing changes when appropriate
Undertaking management of Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and reviewing current FRAs where necessary.
Investigating and analysing reported fire incidents on the Trusts electronic incident reporting system
Planning, co-ordinating and monitoring a programme of annual fire drills and fire safety training programmes for all staff within the Trust.

About us

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

373-CSS1033

Job locations

The Oaks Office Park

Stanney Mill Road

Chester

CH2 4HY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.

The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Master's Degree or equivalent experience of working at this level
Graduate of the Institute of Fire Engineers or Diploma Level 3 in Fire Safety (Grad IFE)
National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (Tech IOSH)

Desirable

Institute of Fire Engineers Chartered
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Chartered/NEBOSH Diploma

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

Experience as a Fire Safety Inspector or in a Station/ Watch Manager role or as a fire safety advisor
Evidence of leadership and management of change, particularly of culture and working practices
Demonstrable understanding of general and specific statutory requirements within the fire safety arena.

Desirable

Previous experience of enforcing the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 as a fire safety inspector
Change management - experience in developing and implanting new approaches and initiatives
Negotiating and influencing experience on a wide range of issues

Experience

Essential

Experience of delivering Fire Safety training at all levels.
Experience of undertaking Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs)
Experience of reviewing building plans and specifications of fire safety compliance.
Experience of dealing with regulatory authorities e.g., fire service, HSE or CQC

Desirable

Experience of healthcare fire safety
Experience of Mental Health fire safety

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Master's Degree or equivalent experience of working at this level
Graduate of the Institute of Fire Engineers or Diploma Level 3 in Fire Safety (Grad IFE)
National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (Tech IOSH)

Desirable

Institute of Fire Engineers Chartered
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Chartered/NEBOSH Diploma

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

Experience as a Fire Safety Inspector or in a Station/ Watch Manager role or as a fire safety advisor
Evidence of leadership and management of change, particularly of culture and working practices
Demonstrable understanding of general and specific statutory requirements within the fire safety arena.

Desirable

Previous experience of enforcing the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 as a fire safety inspector
Change management - experience in developing and implanting new approaches and initiatives
Negotiating and influencing experience on a wide range of issues

Experience

Essential

Experience of delivering Fire Safety training at all levels.
Experience of undertaking Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs)
Experience of reviewing building plans and specifications of fire safety compliance.
Experience of dealing with regulatory authorities e.g., fire service, HSE or CQC

Desirable

Experience of healthcare fire safety
Experience of Mental Health fire safety

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).

Additional information