Job summary Support the Fire Safety Advisor establishing a "fire safety management system" across the organisation and building key working relationships internally and externally. Support the Fire Safety Advisor on how the organisation meets its statutory obligations in respect of fire safety and security. Support the Fire Safety Advisor in the delivery of Fire Strategy and Security Strategy including supporting policy, protocols, and procedures for all Trust sites. Support the Fire Safety Advisor in developing appropriate strategies, guidance, and codes of practice to facilitate effective implementation of Fire Safety Policy and Security Management Policy Support the Fire Safety Advisor in the delivery of training and audits against current fire/security legislation and fire/security practices across the Trust. Support the Fire Safety Advisor for providing accurate fire risk assessments and action plans. Main duties of the job Support in providing knowledge planning techniques to deliver an overall tactical plan for dealing with fire emergencies in complex health care environments including evacuation under major incident conditions. The successful applicant will have a proactive, professional, problem-solving approach to fire safety issues and be able to build strong working relationships with a wide range of staff to help promote a positive safety culture across the premises of the Trust and buildings where the Trust delivers care. Reporting to the Fire Safety Advisor, you will be joining an existing team where your key area of responsibility will be to assist and support in the delivery of the Fire Safety Advice, Fire Policy, Protocols and Procedures, Fire Prevention techniques including the delivery of Fire Safety Training to all grades of staff as a mandatory requirement. You will be advising and supporting the Trust in delivering the Trust's Strategy and helping the Trust deliver outcomes to achieve compliance with both current and future requirements of the NHS HTM Fire Code and the legislative requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Orders 2005 and the Health and Safety Executive. About us Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation. Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you. Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 436-6816601 Job locations Uffculme/Hybrid Working Uffculme Centre Birmingham B138QY Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site. Person Specification Proven experience in fire safety management Essential Experience conducting fire risk assessments and audits Experience in training delivery, particularly fire safety awareness and evacuation procedure Desirable Experience in healthcare-specific fire safety challenges, such as evacuation of vulnerable persons Minimum 5 Years Local Authority Fire Service Operational or Fire Safety Competence in writing detailed reports and maintaining accurate fire safety documentation Person Specification Proven experience in fire safety management Essential Experience conducting fire risk assessments and audits Experience in training delivery, particularly fire safety awareness and evacuation procedure Desirable Experience in healthcare-specific fire safety challenges, such as evacuation of vulnerable persons Minimum 5 Years Local Authority Fire Service Operational or Fire Safety Competence in writing detailed reports and maintaining accurate fire safety documentation 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 Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Uffculme/Hybrid Working Uffculme Centre Birmingham B138QY Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)