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Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Fire Safety Team within University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, in the position of Fire Safety Advisor, based at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with significant experience of Fire Protection/Prevention. The Fire Safety Team provides a range of specialist advice and assistance to a wide range of staff, senior managers, and Trust Directors. Experience of fire risk assessments in complex settings is essential, together with relevant fire safety qualifications.
You will require experience of producing and delivering training, supported by a relevant training qualification. You will be required to provide specialist support to the Trust on all aspects of fire safety, providing support for implementing the Trust's Fire Safety Policy. Knowledge of relevant Building Control Guidance documents and current fire safety legislation is essential. You should have significant experience of fire safety awareness and any legislative requirements.
Main duties of the job
* To be a member of the Fire Safety Team for the Trust
* Maintain and deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure Trust compliance with all statutory legislation and regulations concerning Fire
* To ensure that the Estates operational teams are compliant with Trust policies and procedures and that these documents are up to date
* Carry out assurance audits within the Trust to ensure compliance
* Support the Fire Safety Manager with expertise on fire matters
* Compile and regularly review all risks pertaining to the fire system infrastructure, leading to the delivery of safe practice and measures to minimize the impact of risks
* Providing expert advice on fire legislation and technical advice on the application and interpretation of fire safety guidance, including DoH's Firecode as identified in HTM 05-01.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Demonstrable experience in fire safety.
* Demonstrable experience of preparing & delivering training courses.
Qualifications
* Science- or engineering-based education or equivalent; or extensive demonstrable experience of fire safety.
* Certificate in Training Practice or equivalent or extensive demonstrable experience of preparing and delivering training.
Aptitude & Abilities
* Highly developed & effective negotiating/influencing skills & ability to develop & maintain constructive relationships with professional & managerial disciplines.
* Highly developed & effective verbal & written communication skills.
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.
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