NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this position is Mon-Thur: 08:00-16:00, Fri 08;00-15:30 hrs.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fire Safety Officer within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We are seeking a highly motivated and resourceful individual, with excellent interpersonal and technical skills, to work within the existing Fire Safety Department based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Estates and in support of the Nominated Officer Fire, the post holder will ensure that the Board meets its statutory requirements in relation to Fire Safety. The post holder will provide advice, direction, and bespoke training to NHSGGC on all matters relating to the management of Fire Safety.
The Fire Safety Advisors will assist in:
1. the devising and implementation of strategy,
2. policies,
3. and guidance across the organisation, which meets the local and national objectives, whilst also interpreting and delivering on the requirements of current statutory obligations.
The post holder will act as the specialist in the field of fire safety and will require the knowledge and experience necessary to understand what measures must be in place to ensure the organisation’s compliance with statutory fire safety regulations. The post holder must apply this knowledge to the management of fire safety in a healthcare setting to plan and deliver fire safety activities that are appropriate, practicable and sufficient without unnecessarily impacting on the delivery of healthcare services.
Please ensure you read the Person Specification for this post and you are qualified to apply. Applicants who do not
meet the essential criteria will NOT be considered.