A leading NHS organisation is looking to appoint an experienced Fire Safety professional within their Estate and Facilities Division, client is looking for an interim for 3 months initially. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering the Trust’s Fire Safety Training Programme, process for Fire Risk Assessments within Trust occupied buildings (Inc. offsite premises);

• Undertaking Fire Safety Audits;

• Responding to day to day Fire Safety matters/concerns;

• Updating & maintaining Fire Safety Documents to ensure compliance with Fire Safety legislation; Liaison with key internal and external stakeholders;

• Providing expert advice on fire legislation, also expert technical advice on the application and interpretation of fire safety guidance, including the Department of Health FIRECODE suite of advice documents;

• Undertake management of Fire Risk Assessments (FRA’s) and review current FRAs where necessary;

• Undertake Fire Safety Audits for all Trust Premises;

• Maintain an awareness of changes in fire safety legislation and guidance to ensure the Trust meets it obligations around Fire Safety;

• Carry out regular inspections of work sites to ensure that fire safety is being maintained.

• Provide recommendations on proposals for new build/refurbishment projects;

• When requested provide advice on general and specialist fire precautions, fire engineering issues and legislation;

• Ensure all wards, departments and units have local plans in place detailing the actions to be taken in case of fire. Ensure these are reviewed regularly and their contents understood by staff;

• To understand the work practices of wards and departments throughout the Trust and ensure that fire safety measures are compatible with the operational compatibility of the Trust.

A successful candidate will have:

• Qualifications in Fire Safety attained at Fire Service Technical College, Local Authority Fire Safety Training or from other approved bodies;

• Desirable experience of working in Fire Safety in the Healthcare Sector;

• Experience of delivering Fire Safety training at all levels;

• Experience of reviewing building plans & specifications of fire safety compliance.