Trainee Fire Safety Advisor

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Trainee Fire Safety Advisor to develop skills in fire management and risk assessment. This role includes training staff and providing expert advice to ensure a safe clinical environment. The successful candidate will support a culture of improvement and inclusion while progressing through a structured development programme. Strong commitment to fire safety and an ability to work within NHS standards are essential. Informal visits encouraged with contact details provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out inspections on trust properties.
• Expertise in fire safety regulations and standards.
• Experience with training on fire-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive fire management service.
• Deliver expert advice on fire safety.
• Conduct risk assessments and inspections.

Skills

Fire management service

Risk assessment

Training staff

Lean improvement methodology

Job description

This is a development post for a trainee B5 fire safety advisor progressing to a B6 upon successful completion of a structured development programme.

To work on behalf of the Trust to deliver an environment that is safe with a minimum fire risk so that the highest standards of clinical care can be made available to patients.

The Trainee Fire Safety Adviser will provide a comprehensive, inclusive and professional fire management service for the Trust. Provide expert advice on all fire related matters. To carry out inspections and risk assessments on all Trust properties.

To train staff of all disciplines and levels on fire related matters (Core training)

All within a national and NHS fire prevention framework and according to training standards, advice and guidance provided by the Home Office and the NHS.

UHNM has adopted a Lean based improvement methodology. Building capability in our

“Improving Together” approach is a key organisational priority. Delivery of fire safety will provide an opportunity apply this approach in practice. As fire safety advisor, you will be expected to actively support the application of the “Improving Together” approach in delivering the outputs of your role.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Daniel Pender Job title: Deputy Head of Fire Safety & Security Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01782 676662