Job summary The post holder will develop and deliver fire safety training in line with the training needs analysis for the Trust, this will include face to face, e-learning and desktop evacuation training to ensure compliance with all relevant Fire Safety legislation and guidance, in particular the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and related Department of Health, Health Technical Memorandums (Firecode). The postholder will review all current fire risk assessments, undertake fire drills and assist the Fire Officer as required, providing administrative support when necessary. Closing Date - 13/04/25 Shortlisting - 14/04/25 Interview - TBC Main duties of the job Main duties: To take the lead for all fire safety training provision for the Bradford District Care Trust including Induction.To inform the Fire Officer of any risks as they occur and ensure they are kept updated of all actions.To ensure the effective and appropriate translation of fire safety strategy and policy into practical application.To translate Firecode and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to ensure that the Trust remain compliant.To ensure that appropriate fire safety advice is given to staff, contractors and visitors to maintain a safe environment.To liaise with maintenance on fire related matters when necessary.To undertake reviews of all existing fire risk assessments on a designated frequency, completing all documentation on site.Carry out regular fire safety ward inspections. Ensure that site fire manuals are regularly updated.To deliver a fire safety training program reflecting staff responsibilities for fire safety across the Trust.To present fire safety training to all levels of staff and contractors, including external contracts for the purpose of income generation.Carry out fire drills within all Trust buildings and ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and compile a report on each drill carried out, including issue and management of actions arising from fire drills.To arrange desktop exercises on fire evacuation for ward based staff.To record and monitor staff training and present the figures to the Fire Officer. About us Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: - We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference. We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs. We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners.We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number TEMP_500 Job locations Mobile Worker, designated work base New Mill Bradford BD18 3LA Job description Job responsibilities To assist the completion of all interim fire risk assessments in accordance with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 across all Trust premises.To ensure that safety of patients from risk of fire is clearly reflected within fire risk assessments and fire training.To assist the Fire Officer to compile annual reports for the Trust Health and Safety Group.To assist in reducing unwanted fire signals within the organization as part of the overall fire safety strategy. The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received. To assist in the development, dissemination, implementation and maintenance of the fire safety strategy across the Trust.To produce and present all necessary reports and statistics to the Fire Officer for presentation at the Health and Safety Group.To assist the Fire Officer on all fire safety related matters and produce and present reports when required.Attend meetings in absence of the Fire Officer.Attend and contribute to team and department meetings. Input training data on to ESR system.To assist in the review of the Fire Safety Policy.To maintain an accurate record of all fire safety incidents, unwanted fire alarm activations. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including; but not limited to, visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately, and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Job description Job responsibilities To assist the completion of all interim fire risk assessments in accordance with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 across all Trust premises.To ensure that safety of patients from risk of fire is clearly reflected within fire risk assessments and fire training.To assist the Fire Officer to compile annual reports for the Trust Health and Safety Group.To assist in reducing unwanted fire signals within the organization as part of the overall fire safety strategy. The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received. To assist in the development, dissemination, implementation and maintenance of the fire safety strategy across the Trust.To produce and present all necessary reports and statistics to the Fire Officer for presentation at the Health and Safety Group.To assist the Fire Officer on all fire safety related matters and produce and present reports when required.Attend meetings in absence of the Fire Officer.Attend and contribute to team and department meetings. Input training data on to ESR system.To assist in the review of the Fire Safety Policy.To maintain an accurate record of all fire safety incidents, unwanted fire alarm activations. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including; but not limited to, visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately, and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nationally recognised fire safety qualification Level 3 adult training qualification on a regulated qualifications framework NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management Training Essential Commitment to continued professional development Desirable Training in the application of HTM05 Firecode in healthcare premises Fire safety train the trainer's course Experience Essential The ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of fire safety legislation and regulations appropriate to the built environment Minimum 2 years' experience of working in a training environment with evidence of preparing and delivering training Experience of using fire-fighting equipment in various environments Computer literate with good keyboard skills Desirable Knowledge of HTM 05. Up-to-date knowledge and awareness of key issues in fire precautions Knowledge of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 Knowledge and understanding of health & safety and use of risk assessments Knowledge of evacuation procedures in a health care environment Knowledge of fire safety systems in a health care environment (ie fire doors, emergency lights) Awareness of the specific risks posed within a mental health inpatient environment Attitue/Approach Essential Ability to manage own day to day activity and determine priority when emergency situations occur Skills Essential Able to relay factual and accurate information Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and public including areas of conflict Have Ability to interpret fire safety and present salient points to relevant people in both written and verbal formatthe ability to present information to large and small groups of staff from across the hospital Ability to prepare and present reports on key topics as required for various committees and divisional meetings Desirable Proficient with Office365 including Microsoft Word for the production of reports and Excel for presentation and analysis of data and statistics Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nationally recognised fire safety qualification Level 3 adult training qualification on a regulated qualifications framework NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management Training Essential Commitment to continued professional development Desirable Training in the application of HTM05 Firecode in healthcare premises Fire safety train the trainer's course Experience Essential The ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of fire safety legislation and regulations appropriate to the built environment Minimum 2 years' experience of working in a training environment with evidence of preparing and delivering training Experience of using fire-fighting equipment in various environments Computer literate with good keyboard skills Desirable Knowledge of HTM 05. Up-to-date knowledge and awareness of key issues in fire precautions Knowledge of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 Knowledge and understanding of health & safety and use of risk assessments Knowledge of evacuation procedures in a health care environment Knowledge of fire safety systems in a health care environment (ie fire doors, emergency lights) Awareness of the specific risks posed within a mental health inpatient environment Attitue/Approach Essential Ability to manage own day to day activity and determine priority when emergency situations occur Skills Essential Able to relay factual and accurate information Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and public including areas of conflict Have Ability to interpret fire safety and present salient points to relevant people in both written and verbal formatthe ability to present information to large and small groups of staff from across the hospital Ability to prepare and present reports on key topics as required for various committees and divisional meetings Desirable Proficient with Office365 including Microsoft Word for the production of reports and Excel for presentation and analysis of data and statistics 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 Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Mobile Worker, designated work base New Mill Bradford BD18 3LA Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)