Fire Safety Advisor - Annex 21 (Band 6) - Fire Safety - Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Merseyside
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Fire Safety team in the Health and Safety Directorate at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Fire Safety Advisor (Annex 21) is a post for a highly confident, highly motivated and conscientious person to support the Trust in its compliance with HTM Firecode and all statutory legislation and guidance.
The role is a development role that will, on successful completion of training, allow the successful person to demonstrate excellent knowledge of Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Legislation, Department of Health HTMs, Codes of Practice and Fire Safety Training. Also, a good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and its application in a healthcare setting.
Specific responsibilities will include:
1. Undertaking intrusive Fire Risk Assessments and developing associated action plans.
2. Arranging evacuation drills.
3. Delivering the Trust fire safety training program (including organising, preparing and delivering training sessions).
4. Liaison with the local Fire Service.
5. Attending and investigating fire calls (including recording and monitoring for trends).
6. Preparing fire safety reports and incident report investigations.
7. Providing reports for and attending relevant Trust meetings.
8. Providing fire safety information and expert advice to all staff and advising local management on technical fire safety matters.
Upon completion of the Annex 21 program, the role holder will:
1. Be responsible for bringing Fire Safety specialist service to the Trust, working autonomously and accountable to the Head of Operations.
2. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance.
3. Write, manage and monitor the Fire Safety Policy and protocols.
4. Develop, manage, deliver, monitor and review all Fire Safety training.
5. Ensure a fully trained fire team is available at all times on both sites.
6. Investigate fire-related incidents and Datix, giving advice on Fire Safety throughout the Trust.
7. Conduct fire safety audits and Risk Assessments (FRA).
8. Provide Fire Safety Training.
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