Fire Safety Advisor

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Fire Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and deliver training across the organization. This role involves providing expert guidance, conducting inspections, and fostering a safe environment for patients and staff alike.

Benefits

Wide range of development packages

Culture of inclusion and equal opportunities

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe environment with minimal fire risk.
• Provide a comprehensive fire management service.
• Offer expert advice on fire-related matters.
• Conduct inspections and risk assessments.
• Train staff on fire-related matters.

Job description

Fire Safety Advisor

The Fire Safety Advisor ensures Trust-wide fire safety compliance, delivers statutory training, and provides expert guidance in line with NHS Firecode (HTM 05) and fire safety legislation RRFSO 2005.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work on behalf of the Trust to deliver a safe environment with minimal fire risk, enabling the highest standards of clinical care for patients.
2. Provide a comprehensive, inclusive, and professional fire management service for the Trust.
3. Offer expert advice on all fire-related matters.
4. Carry out inspections and risk assessments on all Trust properties.
5. Train staff of all disciplines and levels on fire-related matters (Core training).

All activities are within a national and NHS fire prevention framework, following standards, advice, and guidance from the Home Office and NHS.

About University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

We are one of the largest and most modern NHS Trusts in the country, based across two sites: Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Serving around three million people, we are renowned for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist trauma centre for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All our employees contribute valuably, and we offer a wide range of development packages to support career growth. We foster a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for development, and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and respect in the workplace.

We believe that investing in our staff directly improves the quality of care we provide. Our employees are as vital as our patients and the community we serve.

Contact for Further Details / Informal Visits

Name: Daniel Pender
Job Title: Deputy Head of Fire Safety & Security
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]