A vacancy has arisen for a Fire Safety Officer at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Working in the Estates Department providing, maintaining and continually improving levels of fire safety management, fire risk assessments, basic fire engineering support and supporting the Estates and Capital Teams in their duties.
• Interpret and apply the provisions of all fire safety legislation’s, Firecode and other associated guidance.
• Develop and periodically review a clearly defined fire safety policy
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment in relation to fire, for the Trust to meet its responsibilities under the Department of Health Standards for Better Health.
• Provide engineering fire solutions, advice in the specification of fire precautions in the design of new and buildings and alterations to existing buildings.
• Prepare and present periodic reports to on the condition of fire safety measures within the Trust.
• Conduct fire safety audits and fire risk assessments.
• Manage a system for recording and reporting all fire alarms, investigate and report all fire accidents.
• Formulate and manage programmes to meet statutory and mandatory training needs and maintain records of all such training.
• Develop and manage a system for the appointment of trained fire wardens throughout the Trust.
• Manage and supervise the adequate provision, siting and maintenance of all fire aid firefighting equipment.
• Act as the main contact with MFRS in relation to fire safety matters and information for the benefit of operational firefighting.
• Carry out research into the development and improvement of fire precautions which may benefit the Trust.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Fire Safety Officer position available with WUTH.
This advert closes on Friday 14 Mar 2025
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