Fire Safety Adviser

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Fire Safety Advisor to support fire safety management and training. The role involves advising on Fire Codes and ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation, while collaborating with various departments to create a safe environment for patients and staff. Candidates with relevant experience outside the NHS are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with Fire Codes, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005, and Building Regulations.
• Knowledge of NHS Estates Firecode Policy and Principles.
• Understanding of safeguarding protocols for children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Support in managing fire safety and prevention training for staff.
• Provide professional advice on fire safety legislation and compliance.
• Collaborate with various teams to maintain a safe environment.

Job description

Overview

The Fire Safety Advisor supports the Head of Fire Safety for managing all aspects of: Fire Safety, Fire Prevention, and Fire Safety Training development and delivery to all staff. The Advisor provides professional advice regarding Fire Code, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005, Building Regulations, and all other relevant legislation within the Trust and for other client bodies.

The Fire Safety Advisor will provide support to the Head of Fire Safety to maintain an adequate level of fire safety throughout the Trust's estate. The role ensures the Trust complies with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO), NHS Estates Firecode Policy and Principles, and associated management/design guidance. The Fire Safety Advisor will work closely with the Head of Fire Safety, Estates Management, Capital Projects Team, care Groups and Departmental managers in clinical and non-clinical areas to ensure a fire-safe environment for patients, staff and visitors and to facilitate sustained improvement in patient care and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Fire Safety in managing all aspects of fire safety, fire prevention and fire safety training development and delivery to all staff.
• Provide professional advice regarding Fire Code, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005, Building Regulations, NHS Estates Firecode Policy and Principles, and related management/design guidance.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and associated guidance across the Trust's estate.
• Collaborate with Estates Management, Capital Projects Team, care Groups and Departmental managers to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Support pre-employment checks and DBS requirements as applicable; promote DBS Update Service where required.
• Support equality and diversity commitments and contribute to attracting a diverse workforce within the Trust.
• Engage in recruitment processes and offer informal discussions about the role when needed.

Qualifications and Other Information

• As applicable, comply with standard pre-employment checks; DBS may be required for the role.
• We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• We welcome applications from candidates with experience outside the NHS where relevant to the role and will consider such experience for salary calculation on appointment.
• Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 staff across more than 160 locations, delivering inpatient and community-based mental health care in Greater Manchester and beyond.
• We aim to recruit from diverse communities and remove barriers to employment for under-represented groups (e.g., BAME, Disabled, LGBT+).

Additional Information

• Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and right to work verification as required.
• We are sponsors for Skilled Worker visas where eligible. Review government guidance for eligible roles and salary requirements. A role’s sponsorship eligibility will be checked at offer.
• Work pattern and annual leave details may apply according to Trust policies and role grade.