Fire Safety Lead: Training & Risk Assessments

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Fire Safety professional to support the Fire Officer in delivering expert guidance on risk management of Fire Safety across Trust premises including staff accommodation. The role involves managing Fire Safety practice, providing specialist advice on statutory legislation and HTM 05-01/HTM 05-03, and coordinating risk assessments with annual reviews.

Applicants should be prepared to deliver training, aircraft evacuation instructions, and

Responsibilities

• Undertake Fire Risk Assessments and carry out regular reviews in all Trust premises (onsite and offsite) and prepare reports with action plans.
• Provide Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) assessments when requested.
• Provide Fire Safety instruction, presentations, and practical training to NHS staff at all levels, including part-time and voluntary workers.
• Provide induction training of new staff in Fire Safety and procedures.
• Instruct staff in the use of fire extinguishers.
• Give instructions on patient, staff and visitors evacuation procedures.
• Arrange and carry out fire drills/evacuations with Heads of Departments.
• Manage training schedules and requirements in line with the Training Needs Analysis (TNA).

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Fire Safety professional to support the Fire Officer in delivering expert guidance on risk management of Fire Safety across Trust premises including staff accommodation. The role involves managing Fire Safety practice, providing specialist advice on statutory legislation and HTM 05-01/HTM 05-03, and coordinating risk assessments with annual reviews.

Applicants should be prepared to deliver training, aircraft evacuation instructions, and