Job summary Assistant Fire Safety Advisor - Primarily the delivery of fire safety training across the organisation. This will include, Clinical and non-clinical, fire wardens, andthe safe use of ski pads. Also to assist where needed with other administrative tasks consistent with the JD. Main duties of the job Delivery of training Assist with other administrative tasks as required consistent with the Job Description. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 205-6728046 Job locations Estates, Facilities & PFI Department Thornburrow Building Stoke on Trent ST4 7QB Job description Job responsibilities Undertakes the training of staff throughout the University Hospital of North Midlands in fire precautions and safety, in accordance with the Fire Training programme to achieve compliance in fire training requirements and achievement of 95% Trust target. Arranges fire drills and practical demonstrations of use of first aid fire fighting equipment, in liaison with appropriate managers and agreed programme of work. Deals with fire in box general enquiries and correspondence giving advice and support on fire safety related matters as required and directed by team workload requirements. Manages records of training activity and staff attendance to support data collation and reporting Trust and Divisional wide. Undertakes regular inspections of all premises to ensure compliance with fire safety standards in accordance with current legislation/guidance (including Firecode). Ensures that fire alarms, first aid fire fighting equipment, escape lighting is regularly maintained and tested. Ensures that fire exits and fire escapes are regularly maintained and remain free from obstruction in liaison with responsible persons. Ensure that appropriate fire safety notices are prominently displayed in all Trust premises and arranges for replacements or updates to be undertaken as required. Maintains records of all fire survey/inspection activity. Advises external contractors on fire precautions/preventions. Prepares fire incident reports as necessary and maintains appropriate records. Undertakes such other reasonable duties as may be delectated from time to time by the Trust Fire and Security Manager. Job description Job responsibilities Undertakes the training of staff throughout the University Hospital of North Midlands in fire precautions and safety, in accordance with the Fire Training programme to achieve compliance in fire training requirements and achievement of 95% Trust target. Arranges fire drills and practical demonstrations of use of first aid fire fighting equipment, in liaison with appropriate managers and agreed programme of work. Deals with fire in box general enquiries and correspondence giving advice and support on fire safety related matters as required and directed by team workload requirements. Manages records of training activity and staff attendance to support data collation and reporting Trust and Divisional wide. Undertakes regular inspections of all premises to ensure compliance with fire safety standards in accordance with current legislation/guidance (including Firecode). Ensures that fire alarms, first aid fire fighting equipment, escape lighting is regularly maintained and tested. Ensures that fire exits and fire escapes are regularly maintained and remain free from obstruction in liaison with responsible persons. Ensure that appropriate fire safety notices are prominently displayed in all Trust premises and arranges for replacements or updates to be undertaken as required. Maintains records of all fire survey/inspection activity. Advises external contractors on fire precautions/preventions. Prepares fire incident reports as necessary and maintains appropriate records. Undertakes such other reasonable duties as may be delectated from time to time by the Trust Fire and Security Manager. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in delivering face to face training sessions. Experience of Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/Internet Knowledge of work procedures and practices, majority non routine, intermediate level theoretical knowledge including specialised IT systems obtained through formal training or equivalent experience both desk based and portable. Able to undertake a range of work procedures and practices including transcribing data recorded at audits and during monitoring into electronically transferrable records Desirable Experience of using Microsoft TEAMs and/or Zoom for training purposes Qualifications Essential 3 G.C.S.E's or equivalent NVQ Level 4 or Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in delivering face to face training sessions. Experience of Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/Internet Knowledge of work procedures and practices, majority non routine, intermediate level theoretical knowledge including specialised IT systems obtained through formal training or equivalent experience both desk based and portable. Able to undertake a range of work procedures and practices including transcribing data recorded at audits and during monitoring into electronically transferrable records Desirable Experience of using Microsoft TEAMs and/or Zoom for training purposes Qualifications Essential 3 G.C.S.E's or equivalent NVQ Level 4 or Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Estates, Facilities & PFI Department Thornburrow Building Stoke on Trent ST4 7QB Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)