Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Fire Trainer

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Job summary

As the Fire Safety Trainer, you will be responsible for providing high-quality fire safety training to staff across the organisation to ensure compliance with Trust fire policies and protocols. You will work closely with the Fire Safety Team to develop, deliver, and evaluate fire safety training programmes, providing guidance and advice to staff at all levels. Your responsibilities will also include developing and maintaining up-to-date training materials, staying informed about changes in legislation, policies & procedures, and ensuring that all training is delivered in a timely and effective manner.

Main duties of the job

The below is a summary from the attached, more detailed job description

  • Responsible for providing fire training and advice to managers and staff in the Trust
  • Organises, records, and provides appropriate training for different roles and responsibilities
  • Inputs and supports the Trust's Fire Safety Strategy and Policy
  • Organises and records fire evacuation drills in both clinical and non-clinical areas
  • Provides specific training for Local Fire Wardens, the use of evacuation equipment, the operation of emergency evacuation lifts, and the use of fire suppression tools
  • Assists with the review and implementation of the fire safety e-learning package.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details

Date posted

11 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Pay point dependent upon experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Fire Trainer Band 5

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • An approved occupational Health & Safety qualification with the National Examinations Board of Safety and Health (NEBOSH) or the Institute of Safety & Health (IOSH)
  • Successfully completed the 'Training the trainer' course or similar.

Desirable

  • Teaching certificate.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of: -Fire safety -Fire legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 -Firecode -Codes of Practice - Building Regulations
  • Relevant fire training in a large organisation or NHS organisation.
  • Knowledge and experience of designing, facilitating and presenting training courses/presentations.
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • An approved occupational Health & Safety qualification with the National Examinations Board of Safety and Health (NEBOSH) or the Institute of Safety & Health (IOSH)
  • Successfully completed the 'Training the trainer' course or similar.

Desirable

  • Teaching certificate.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of: -Fire safety -Fire legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 -Firecode -Codes of Practice - Building Regulations
  • Relevant fire training in a large organisation or NHS organisation.
  • Knowledge and experience of designing, facilitating and presenting training courses/presentations.

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Estates Officer (Building)

Anthony Green

anthony.green4@nhs.net

07825230334

Details

Date posted

11 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Pay point dependent upon experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Fire Trainer Band 5

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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