Fire Safety Advisor

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Fire Safety Adviser based in Dundee. The role requires a background in fire safety or fire engineering and involves performing fire risk assessments. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and relevant qualifications. This position offers a salary of £33,247 - £41,424 pro-rata, working 22.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Hold a fire safety or fire engineering qualification.
• Have experience in fire safety application.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Fire Safety Advisor duties as per the job description.
• Perform fire risk assessments in workplace settings.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Fire safety science or fire engineering HNC/HND

Fire engineering degree

Job description

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.

Job Details

• Property Department, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
• Fire Safety Adviser Band 5, 1 post
• £33,247 - £41,424 per annum, pro rata

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent part-time Fire Safety Adviser post. The Post Holder will undertake Fire Safety Advisor duties as specified in the Fire Safety Advisor Job Description.

Requirements

You should hold a Fire safety science or fire engineering-based education to HNC/HND level and supporting experience in the application of fire safety in a workplace setting.
or
completion of the Fire & Rescue Service, fire safety modules at the Fire Service College and subsequent enforcement officer experience.
or
Fire engineering degree and practical experience of the workplace application of fire safety.
or
other fire safety professional qualification e.g. Confederation of Fire Protection Associations Europe Diploma (CFPA Dip.).

Have a thorough knowledge of fire risk assessment principles and best practice.

Have a thorough knowledge and hold practical experience of undertaking the fire risk assessment process.

Membership of a credible organisation related to fire safety would be preferred.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and sound computing skills are essential.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Additional Information

Informal enquiries to: Alan Cunningham, Fire Safety Manager on 01382 66011, extension 36847

Hours of work are: 22.5 Hours per week

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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