Fire Safety Officer

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a fire safety specialist to lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. You will develop policies, train staff, and assist with facility design. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in fire safety management within healthcare. This role promotes a supportive workplace culture focused on employee wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working opportunities

Staff Networks for diversity

Qualifications

• Specialist fire safety qualifications and experience in healthcare settings.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver fire safety training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist fire safety advice for various teams.
• Develop and implement fire safety policies and protocols.
• Coordinate and audit fire drills and staff training.

Skills

Fire safety compliance

Risk management

Training delivery

Education

Relevant fire safety qualifications

Job description

A permanent position responsible for providing specialist fire safety advice to the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust on all fire safety matters relating to people and premises.

Working as part of the Fire Safety Team within the Estates and Facilities Department, you will ensure compliance with relevant Legislation, Regulation, Healthcare Technical Memorandum (HTM), Code of Practice and Technical Guidance. The post holder will act as the lead specialist in the field of fire safety on behalf of the Trust.

The role is instrumental in the development and implementation of the Trust’s Fire Safety Policy and Fire Safety Protocols, developing and delivering an extensive programme of general and specialist Fire Safety Training to a wide audience base and providing specialist fire safety advice for clinical teams, capital project planning, design, construction and commissioning teams.

The role is guided by national guidelines and legislation relating to fire safety.

Develop and implement effective communication systems within and between all identified key working relationships for the benefit of the Trust.

Assist the Director of Estates & Facilities and the Director of Capital Development in the development, dissemination and implementation of the Trust Fire Safety Policy / Strategy.

Work with operational managers to ensure fire safety is managed in line with the Trust’s policy.

Assist in the development of a strategy for reducing unwanted fire signals within the organisation and liaise with Local Fire Authority.

Assist operational managers in the arrangement of practical fire drills, audit the accuracy of staff training records and fire drills.

Advise on the planning and design of new or existing buildings/structures, with particular emphasis on specifications for fire precautions, compliance with applicable fire standards and legislation at both design and construction stages.

Ensure appropriate measures are developed and maintained to control the activities of contractors working on site.

Support and represent the role and function of the Capital, Estates and Facilities Departments on relevant Trust wide groups.

Take An Active Role In

• Risk Management Group
• Trust Fire Safety Group
• Project Team and Capital, Estates & Facilities Management meetings
• National Association of Healthcare Fire Officers or similar professional Fire Safety Association
• Health and Safety Committees
  
  

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ovidiu Dragut Job title: Trust Fire Safety Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07787 128842

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