Job summary
Employment opportunity has arisen for a Fire Safety Officer to join Operational Estates team in Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
The Post will be providing expert advice on the application and interpretation of Fire legislation and fire safety guidance across the Health Board, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO) and advising on the content of the organisation's fire policy.
Main duties of the job
You will be instrumental in assisting with the development of the organisation's fire strategy whilst helping with the development of a suitable training programme in your designated area, including supporting the delivery of training to all Health Board staff.
You will be responsible to the Senior Estates Officer: Legislation Assurance-Fire while liaising with a wide cross section of staff (eg. enforcing authorities on technical issues, with managers and staff on fire safety issues and liaising with the appointed Authorising Engineer - Fire (AE-F)) so excellent communication skills are essential.
If you would like further information on this role, please refer to the Job Description.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Person Specification - Education
Essential
- Specialist Fire Safety courses e.g. Fire Service College or equivalent.
- Significant Experience working within Fire safety management in Public Sector(Degree equivalent)
Desirable
- Experienced in Fire Safety Risk Assessments in Healthcare
Person Specification - Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with enforcement agencies
- Experience of audit processes
- Experience of training development and delivery.
- Wide experience of management.
Desirable
- Fire Service or Armed forces minimum
Person Specification - Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of fire safety legislation and relevant Codes of Practice.
- Thorough knowledge of fire safety risk assessment process.
- Thorough knowledge of training techniques.
Desirable
- Understanding of fire modelling and fire engineering techniques
Person Specification
Person Specification - Education
Essential
- Specialist Fire Safety courses e.g. Fire Service College or equivalent.
- Significant Experience working within Fire safety management in Public Sector(Degree equivalent)
Desirable
- Experienced in Fire Safety Risk Assessments in Healthcare
Person Specification - Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with enforcement agencies
- Experience of audit processes
- Experience of training development and delivery.
- Wide experience of management.
Desirable
- Fire Service or Armed forces minimum
Person Specification - Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of fire safety legislation and relevant Codes of Practice.
- Thorough knowledge of fire safety risk assessment process.
- Thorough knowledge of training techniques.
Desirable
- Understanding of fire modelling and fire engineering techniques
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
