Fire Safety Advisor

NHS Scotland; Crosshouse; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran invites applications for an experienced Fire Safety Advisor based mainly at University Hospital Crosshouse, delivering fire safety support across the board.

36 hours per week, permanent post. You will lead fire safety initiatives, conduct assessments, training, and audits to maintain safe premises and compliance across NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Fire Safety or knowledge gained via prior Fire & Rescue Service.
• Proven experience in practical application of Fire Safety.
• Competent to undertake audits and complete Fire Risk Assessments.
• Ability to identify Fire Safety failures of management, building structures or installations and remedial action.
• Proven experience in conducting Fire Safety Training.
• Knowledge of Fire Safety Legislation, SHTMs and ACoPs.
• Experience within a hospital environment would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Fire Safety service ensuring all Health Board premises are environmentally safe from fire risk for staff, patients and visitors.
• Develop a culture of Fire Safety Awareness across NHS Ayrshire & Arran at all levels.

Skills

Fire Safety

Fire Risk Assessments

Audits

Fire Safety Training

Fire Legislation

SHTM/ACoPs Knowledge

Hospital Experience

Education

Relevant Fire Safety qualification

Tools

None

Job description

NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Safety Advisor to join the team, primarily based at University Hospital Crosshouse, with responsibility for delivering fire safety support across NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

Hours And Shift Pattern

36 per week (8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 1.00pm Friday), subject to review.

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

What You Will Do

In this role your main duties will be to provide a comprehensive Fire Safety service ensuring all Health Board premises are environmentally safe from the risk of fire for all staff, patients and visitors. Your main duties will be to ensure the continuous development of a culture of Fire Safety Awareness within NHS Ayrshire & Arran at all levels

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Relevant qualification in Fire Safety or knowledge and experience gained through prior Fire & Rescue Service employment.
• Proven experience in practical application of Fire Safety.
• Competent to undertake audits and complete Fire Risk Assessments.
• Ability to identify Fire Safety failures of management, building structures or installations and remedial action to rectify.
• Proven experience in conducting Fire Safety Training.
• Knowledge of Fire Safety Legislation, Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTM's) and Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs).
• Experience within a hospital environment would be an advantage.

UK Driving Licence

Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this post.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Mr Kevin Graham – Senior Fire Safety Advisor on 01563 826209 or alternatively by email to [e-mail]

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.