Fire Safety Officer (FSO) - Corporate Estates

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare system in Glasgow is seeking a Fire Safety Officer to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. The role involves devising strategies, policies, and providing training in fire safety management. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal and technical skills along with relevant experience. The position requires working closely with the Head of Corporate Estates. This is a crucial role in maintaining safety standards within a large healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified and knowledgeable in fire safety management within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to provide advice and bespoke training.
• Experience in developing and implementing fire safety strategies.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement fire safety strategy, policies, and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory fire safety regulations.
• Provide direction and specialty in fire safety management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Knowledge of fire safety regulations

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-15:30 hrs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 x Fire Safety Officer within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We are seeking a highly motivated and resourceful individual, with excellent interpersonal and technical skills, to work within the existing Fire Safety Department based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital & Gartnavel Hospital. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Estates and in support of the Nominated Officer Fire, the post holder will ensure that the Board meets its statutory requirements in relation to Fire Safety. The post holder will provide advice, direction, and bespoke training to NHSGGC on all matters relating to the management of Fire Safety.

The Fire Safety Advisors Will Assist In

• the devising and implementation of strategy,
• policies,
• and guidance across the organisation, which meets the local and national objectives, whilst also interpreting and delivering on the requirements of current statutory obligations.

The post holder will act as the specialist in the field of fire safety and will require the knowledge and experience necessary to understand what measures must be in place to ensure the organisation’s compliance with statutory fire safety regulations. The post holder must apply this knowledge to the management of fire safety in a healthcare setting to plan and deliver fire safety activities that are appropriate, practicable and sufficient without unnecessarily impacting on the delivery of healthcare services.

Please ensure you read the Person Specification for this post and you are qualified to apply. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will NOT be considered.

Informal contact: Andrew Ramsay, Fire Safety Officer, [e-mail], 07483376562

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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