Fire Safety Advisor

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Reading is seeking a Fire Safety Advisor to manage the fire safety compliance strategy and training. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH Level 3 qualification in Fire Safety, relevant experience in healthcare, and strong communication skills. This role involves developing fire safety policies, conducting audits, and supporting fire safety training across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fire safety role within healthcare or a similar setting.
• Strong understanding of fire safety regulations (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, HTM05).
• Membership of IFSM or IFE.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and report on fire safety compliance strategy.
• Conduct routine audits to maintain fire safety standards.
• Implement annual Fire Risk Assessments and manage compliance.

Skills

Fire safety regulations understanding

Fire safety management experience

Strong communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Level 3 in Fire Safety

Level 4 qualification in engineering or construction

Job description

We are looking for a committed individual to fulfil the duties of a Fire Safety Advisor for Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS FoundationTrust (RBFT), in accordance with RBFT Fire Safety Policy. This includes liaison with outside professionalbodies, including, but not limited to: local Fire Authorities, Council Building Control, Architects, DesignTeams, Building Inspectors and Local Fire and Rescue Service Operational Crews, Inspectors and theAuthorising Engineer (Fire).

The post holder will lead strategic development fire safety program of work, delivered by the EstatesDepartment through maintenance activities and capital investment. This will include a rolling 5 yearinvestment strategy, to ensure continuous improvement of compliance, demonstrated through KPI andSLAP reporting packs aligned with HTM05 guidance and HBN and regulatory guidance standards.

Main duties of the job

Primary responsibilities:1. Develop, monitor, maintain and report on RBFT's fire safety and compliance strategy, makingrecommendations for managing related risk and for a prioritised investment strategy.2. Develop and maintain RBFT's Fire Safety Policy, Code of Practice and operating procedures.3. Implement a program of routine auditing to report on Fire Safety standards at RBFT.4. Implement annual Fire Risk Assessments, developing appropriate remedial actions and strategiesfor compliance.5. Support RBFT department leads with developing and maintaining Local Evacuation andEmergency Plans (LEEPs), with the associated evacuation training and recordsetc

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We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job responsibilities

Promote, monitor and report on fire safety compliance throughout the Trust to ensure all premises, bothowned and occupied estates, maintain high standards of fire precautions in accordance with theRegulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and HTM05. The post holder, in conjunction with the TrustLearning and Development Leads, is responsible for implementing statutory fire training at the Trust,arranging specialist courses for fire response teams, fire wardens and patient evacuation techniques.

The post holder will support delivery of training sessions in conjunction with other members of theEstates Department, Health and Safety leads and RBFT risk management managers.

For full details, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Member of IFSM or IFE
• Level 4 qualification is other than Fire, (i.e. engineering or construction), a Fire Safety qualification such as NEBOSH (Level3)
• Nebosh of Level 3 in FIre safety

Experience

• Experience in a fire safety role within Healthcare or a similar setting.
• Strong understanding of fire safety regulations (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, HTM05)
• Experience in fire safety management within Healthcare settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.