Fire Safety Adviser

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Greater Manchester seeks a Fire Safety Advisor to support the Head of Fire Safety. The role involves managing fire prevention, offering regulatory advice, and ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation. Successful candidates will help create a safe environment for patients and staff while delivering training across the Trust. Ideal for those with knowledge in fire safety legislation and a passion for patient care.

Qualifications

• Professional advice in Fire Code and Fire Safety legislation.
• Support in maintaining fire safety within the Trust.
• Understanding of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Fire Code and relevant legislation.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Collaborate for a fire 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice in regard to Fire Code, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005, Building Regulations, and all other relevant legislation both within the Trust and for other client bodies.
• Provide support to the Head of Fire Safety in providing and maintaining an adequate level of fire safety throughout the Trust's estate.
• Ensure that the Trust complies with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO), NHS Estates Firecode Policy and Principles, and associated management and design guidance.
• 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 the provision of a fire safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors and to facilitate sustained improvement in patient care and wellbeing.

Organisation and Location

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Contacts

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bill Davies, Job title: Head of Fire Safety, Email: [e-mail], Telephone: [phone]
Daniel Criddle
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]