Band 7 - Fire Safety Advisor, Environment

Acting as the Trust's Fire Safety lead, you will assist the Fire/Health and Safety Manager with all projects and day to day operational matters and providing advice, guidance, support, and assistance on matters relating to fire safety management.

Working closely with the Estates and Capital Project teams, Health & Safety Department, and other departmental managers to ensure the provision of a fire safe environment for patients/staff/visitors and to facilitate sustained/improved patient care and wellbeing in relation to fire safety., The main duties include (but are not limited to):

o undertaking, recording and reporting fire risk assessments.o providing expert advice on fire legislation.o providing expert technical advice on the application and interpretation of fire safety guidance, including DH's Firecode;o assisting with the review of the content of the trust's fire safety policy;o assisting with the development and delivery of a suitable and sufficient training programme for staff;o the assessment of fire risks within premises owned, occupied or under the control of the trust.o the preparation of fire prevention and emergency action plans.o the investigation of all fire-related incidents and fire alarm actuations.o liaison with the enforcing authorities on technical issues.o liaison with managers and staff on fire safety issues.o liaison with the Authorising Engineer (Fire).

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced person with a positive outlook, to fill the position of Fire Safety Advisor on a permanent basis.

Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as are solid IT skills.

As part of a small, dedicated Fire Safety team, you will have the ability to manage your own work schedule, while responding to ad-hoc requests, at times within tight time limits.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.