Job summary
The post holder will assist the Topic Specialist (Competent Person) within the Trust in relation to fire safety issues with specific reference to Health Technical Memorandum 05 (Firecode) standards and meeting the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. To promote fire safety compliance throughout the Trust and ensure that all Trust premises maintain high standards of fire precautions.
The post holder will assist the Fire Safety Manager to ensure that the Trust governance activities reflect national and local guidance initiatives in relation to fire safety requirements.
The post holder will manage all appropriate polices, procedures, systems and arrangements are in place to support fire safety and that robust governance processes are in place to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of compliance within and across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Summary of Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:
- Post holder should have 3 years working knowledge of general fire safety preferably gained during employment with the local Fire Authority
- Post holder must have first-hand experience of application of fire safety legislation and implementation of supporting strategies to safeguard the Trust's premises and the patients, visitors and staff of the organisation
- Good standard of general education.
- Excellent organisational skills
- The ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of fire safety legislation and regulations appropriate to the Estate is essential.
- Good communication skills and ability to deliver effective fire safety training.
- Computer literate.
- Willing to undertake further training in order to maintain CPD and fulfil the requirements of the post.
- The ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of fire legislation and regulations appropriate to the healthcare environment is essential.
- Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
- A flexible attitude.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post holder should have 3 years working knowledge of general fire safety preferably gained during employment with the local Fire Authority
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills and an aptitude for delivering fire safety training.
- Computer literate.
- The ability to demonstrate a clear understanding and application of fire legislation and regulations appropriate within the healthcare environment is essential.
- Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
- A flexible attitude.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety and risk management.
- Willing to undertake further training in order to maintain CPD and fulfil the requirements of the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education.
- Hold a NEBOSH or British Safety Council Diploma or equivalent.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post holder should have 3 years working knowledge of general fire safety preferably gained during employment with the local Fire Authority
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills and an aptitude for delivering fire safety training.
- Computer literate.
- The ability to demonstrate a clear understanding and application of fire legislation and regulations appropriate within the healthcare environment is essential.
- Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
- A flexible attitude.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety and risk management.
- Willing to undertake further training in order to maintain CPD and fulfil the requirements of the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education.
- Hold a NEBOSH or British Safety Council Diploma or equivalent.
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
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).
