Fire Safety Specialist

1 week ago

East Liverpool, Ohio, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Fire Safety team in the Health and Safety Directorate at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The Fire Safety Advisor (Annex 21) is a post for a highly confident, highly motivated and conscientious person to support the Trust in its compliance with HTM Firecode and all statutory legislation and guidance.

Main duties of the job

The role is a development role that will, on successful completion of training, allow the successful person to demonstrate excellent knowledge of Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Legislation, Department of Health HTMs, Codes of Practice and Fire Safety Training. Also, a good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and its application in a healthcare setting.

Specific responsibilities will include:

  1. Undertaking intrusive Fire Risk Assessments and developing associated action plans.
  2. Arranging evacuation drills.
  3. Delivering the Trust fire safety training program (including organising, preparing and delivering training sessions).
  4. Liaison with the local Fire Service.
  5. Attending and investigating fire calls (including recording and monitoring for trends).
  6. Preparing fire safety reports.
  7. Incident report investigation.
  8. Providing reports for and attendance at relevant Trust meetings.
  9. The provision of fire safety information and expert advice to all staff and advising local management on technical fire safety matters.

Job responsibilities

Upon completion of the Annex 21 program the role holder will:

  1. Be responsible for bringing Fire Safety specialist service to the Trust, working autonomously and accountable to the Head of Operations.
  2. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance.
  3. Write, manage and monitor the Fire Safety Policy and protocols.
  4. Develop, manage, deliver, monitor and review all Fire Safety training.
  5. Ensure a fully trained fire team available at all times on both sites.
  6. Investigate fire-related incidents and Datixa.
  7. Giving advice on Fire Safety throughout the Trust.
  8. Conduct Fire safety audits and Risk Assessments (FRA).
  9. Fire Safety Training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fire Safety degree or extensive practical experience and appropriate national training i.e. Specialist Fire Safety Course at FS College.
  • Specialist Fire Safety Inspecting Officers Course at the Fire Service College.
  • Training in Healthcare Fire Safety.
  • Fire Investigation course at Fire Service College.
  • Member of professional organisation (IFE).

Desirable

  • Registered as a fire risk assessor with a recognised accredited body.

Experience

Essential

  • Working across organisation boundaries to improve standards.
  • Working with external agencies and influencing change.
  • Experienced in undertaking various types of fire risk assessments.
  • Experienced in operating at senior management levels.
  • Extensive experience in preparing and delivering training/ Fire Safety surveys.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Subject matter expert with extensive knowledge and ability to interpret and assure compliance with The Fire Safety Order, Firecode and Building Regulations.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of fire modelling techniques.
  • Knowledge of fire risk management techniques.
  • NEEBOSH or similar H& S qualification.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to read and mark up plans to ensure compliance with Fire Safety Order, Firecode and Building Regulations.
  • Highly developed and effective negotiating and influencing skills and ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships.
  • Highly developed and effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to assimilate and analyse complex problems, then identify and present necessary actions and make recommendations to ensure actions are implemented.
  • Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft office applications.
  • Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, prioritise and manage a varied and unpredictable work pattern.
  • Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job.
  • Ability to organise events.

Desirable

  • Occasionally working at height and in confined spaces.

Other

Essential

  • Highly and self-motivated and resourceful with a proactive approach to problem solving.
  • Innovator with a positive attitude and willingness to take on responsibility.
  • Good team player.
  • Ability to work in a changing environment.
  • Willingness to participate in continued professional development.
  • To present a smart and tidy appearance.
  • To be sensitive to patient dignity and privacy.
  • Duties involve walking for prolonged periods with occasional working in remote hot/dust/cold plant room/basement areas.

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool University Hospitals
Longmoor Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL

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