Fire Safety Advisor

A great opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join our Fire Safety and Security Team. As part of the team you will assist in the delivery of all practical elements of the fire safety management strategy to ensure the Trust is compliant.

The post holder will form a key position within the Fire Safety Team as a Band 5 Fire Advisor and will have responsibility to assist with the day to day fire safety management across all Trust sites.

You will work alongside key stake holders to ensure the Trust meets the legal requirements placed upon it under the Fire Regulatory Reform Order., Responsible for assisting in the day to day delivery of a comprehensive and effective fire safety service across the whole of the Trust.

To ensure there is compliance with statutory regulations for fire safety in all Trust owned properties.

Deliver ongoing fire safety training to a workforce of approx. 8500.

Assist in communicating policies and procedures and all issues associated with fire safety to management and staff.

Respond to fire alarm activations on main hospital sites to assist the Trust fire teams when available. If required during normal working hours, proceed to Trust owned properties to help deal with any fire incident reported.

Undertake comprehensive fire risk assessment in complex hospital buildings working to standards contained in Health Technical Memorandums, HTMs, Building Regulations and other relevant documentation in order to ensure buildings comply with current legislation.

Fire safety audit work.

As required provide an effective and efficient advisory service to Estates Dept, CHoICE on new and refurbished Trust building schemes.

Liaise and work with other members of the Safety Team to achieve the teams safety objectives.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.