Healthcare Fire Safety Lead & Compliance Specialist

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust located in East Grinstead is seeking a Fire Safety Officer to provide specialist advice and ensure compliance with fire safety legislation. You will lead fire safety policies, conduct fire risk assessments, and develop training programs for staff. The ideal candidate will have a degree or demonstrable experience in fire safety, alongside substantial background in healthcare environments. This role offers opportunity for impact on both safety compliance and staff education within the Trust's innovative care services.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or relevant demonstrable experience in Fire Safety auditing.
• Significant post-qualification experience in a similar fire safety role.
• Excellent knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire safety advice and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Develop and implement the Trust's Fire Safety Policy.
• Carry out Fire Risk Assessments and audits.
• Maintain records of fire incidents and training.

Skills

Fire Safety auditing and compliance

Knowledge of fire risk assessments

Ability to conduct training programmes

Understanding of regulatory legislation

Education

Degree level qualification in Fire Safety or equivalent experience

Significant post-qualification experience in similar role

Fire training college courses or equivalent

Job description

A leading NHS Trust located in East Grinstead is seeking a Fire Safety Officer to provide specialist advice and ensure compliance with fire safety legislation. You will lead fire safety policies, conduct fire risk assessments, and develop training programs for staff. The ideal candidate will have a degree or demonstrable experience in fire safety, alongside substantial background in healthcare environments. This role offers opportunity for impact on both safety compliance and staff education within the Trust's innovative care services.