Fire Safety Co-ordinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the completion of all interim fire risk assessments in accordance with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 across all Trust premises.To ensure that safety of patients from risk of fire is clearly reflected within fire risk assessments and fire training.To assist the Fire Officer to compile annual reports for the Trust Health and Safety Group.To assist in reducing unwanted fire signals within the organization as part of the overall fire safety strategy.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

To assist in the development, dissemination, implementation and maintenance of the fire safety strategy across the Trust.To produce and present all necessary reports and statistics to the Fire Officer for presentation at the Health and Safety Group.To assist the Fire Officer on all fire safety related matters and produce and present reports when required.Attend meetings in absence of the Fire Officer.Attend and contribute to team and department meetings.

Input training data on to ESR system.To assist in the review of the Fire Safety Policy.To maintain an accurate record of all fire safety incidents, unwanted fire alarm activations.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including; but not limited to, visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately, and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nationally recognised fire safety qualification
• Level 3 adult training qualification on a regulated qualifications framework
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management

Training

Essential

• Commitment to continued professional development

Desirable

• Training in the application of HTM05 Firecode in healthcare premises
• Fire safety train the trainer's course

Experience

Essential

• The ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of fire safety legislation and regulations appropriate to the built environment
• Minimum 2 years' experience of working in a training environment with evidence of preparing and delivering training
• Experience of using fire-fighting equipment in various environments
• Computer literate with good keyboard skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of HTM 05. Up-to-date knowledge and awareness of key issues in fire precautions
• Knowledge of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005
• Knowledge and understanding of health & safety and use of risk assessments
• Knowledge of evacuation procedures in a health care environment
• Knowledge of fire safety systems in a health care environment (ie fire doors, emergency lights)
• Awareness of the specific risks posed within a mental health inpatient environment

Attitue/Approach

Essential

• Ability to manage own day to day activity and determine priority when emergency situations occur

Skills

Essential

• Able to relay factual and accurate information
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and public including areas of conflict
• Have Ability to interpret fire safety and present salient points to relevant people in both written and verbal formatthe ability to present information to large and small groups of staff from across the hospital
• Ability to prepare and present reports on key topics as required for various committees and divisional meetings

Desirable

• Proficient with Office365 including Microsoft Word for the production of reports and Excel for presentation and analysis of data and statistics

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

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mobile Worker, designated work base New Mill

Bradford

BD18 3LA

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)