Job summary A new opportunity has arisen within the Health & Safety Team for a Trust-wide Health and Safety Advisor The key function of the Health and Safety Advisor is to provide the professional expertise to enable East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust to achieve the highest possible standards of patient and staff safety. The successful candidate must have proven organisational skills and be committed to consistently delivering a quality service, which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships. Significant experience of undertaking risk assessments, compiling reports and compliance is essential together with a sound understanding of health and safety legislation. The post holder will support and promote the development of a positive Fire safety culture within East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust and 2gether Support Solutions by supporting the development and implementation of the fire safety systems and policies, providing relevant training, performing audits and inspections, undertaking risk assessments, reporting on fire safety matters to relevant personnel and committees, providing emergency attendance when required and supporting the continual improvement of Fire safety arrangements and systems in both organisations. Main duties of the job This is a role for a fire safety practitioner to drive change in a fast paced and challenging environment. Drawing on your depth of knowledge across all aspects of fire safety, you will be in a position to make a difference. As a member of the Safety team, you will: Participate in the delivery and development of the organisation's Fire Safety Plan and evaluation of the Safety Strategy and associated plans and objectives Provide a framework and support for the Leadership team in the development, achievement and evaluation of their fire related strategies and objectives. Work with the designated teams to support the development of their own departmental workforce fire plans Recommend strategies including capital investment and revenue requirements to prioritise risks and ensure compliance. Provide strategic guidance and technical advice on fire safety issues and procedures at all sites. Undertake specific audits on the fire safety systems to ensure the efficient and safe operation of all firefighting equipment, emergency lighting and fire alarm systems (list not exclusive) Be an active and effective member of the Safety Team, ensuring the high visibility, focus and delivery of the wider Safety Strategy. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-5692COR Job locations Kent & Canterbury Hospital Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NG Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Hold a Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent Fire Safety qualification Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Hold Graduate level membership of a professional Institution such as: The Institution of Fire Engineers, Institute of Fire Safety Managers or equivalent Hold NEBOSH General (or Fire) Certificate Skills Essential Effective people leadership and management skills, with evidence of the ability to engage and motivate people at all levels. Delivery of training or presentation skills Desirable Developing and embedding fire safety focused strategies to deliver commercial and other business objectives. Experience Essential Working within a fire safety field both independently and as part of a team Fire safety management or enforcement experience in a large complex organisation Experience of liaison with external agencies such as Fire and Rescue Services and Building Control) Desirable Experience of working with the NHS or in another healthcare environment Demonstrable experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures Project management experience Demonstrable experience of collaborative working with key stakeholders internal and external to an organisation Governance Essential Thorough understanding of all fire safety legislation and guidance. Understanding of relevant Building Regulations, British / ISO Standards and the HTM Fire code guidance suite. Evidence of undertaking Fire Risk Assessments and Audits Desirable Evidence of working in a politically sensitive environment and the ability to identify key stakeholders Personal / professional attributes Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to influence decisions at a senior level to enable effective partnership working. Desirable Strong customer service ethos with evidence of the ability to deliver great service for all customers. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Hold a Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent Fire Safety qualification Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Hold Graduate level membership of a professional Institution such as: The Institution of Fire Engineers, Institute of Fire Safety Managers or equivalent Hold NEBOSH General (or Fire) Certificate Skills Essential Effective people leadership and management skills, with evidence of the ability to engage and motivate people at all levels. Delivery of training or presentation skills Desirable Developing and embedding fire safety focused strategies to deliver commercial and other business objectives. Experience Essential Working within a fire safety field both independently and as part of a team Fire safety management or enforcement experience in a large complex organisation Experience of liaison with external agencies such as Fire and Rescue Services and Building Control) Desirable Experience of working with the NHS or in another healthcare environment Demonstrable experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures Project management experience Demonstrable experience of collaborative working with key stakeholders internal and external to an organisation Governance Essential Thorough understanding of all fire safety legislation and guidance. Understanding of relevant Building Regulations, British / ISO Standards and the HTM Fire code guidance suite. Evidence of undertaking Fire Risk Assessments and Audits Desirable Evidence of working in a politically sensitive environment and the ability to identify key stakeholders Personal / professional attributes Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to influence decisions at a senior level to enable effective partnership working. Desirable Strong customer service ethos with evidence of the ability to deliver great service for all customers. 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 East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address Kent & Canterbury Hospital Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NG Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)