Principal Fire Officer

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Click on this link to find out about our values https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/our-trust-values, Do you have extensive knowledge of Fire Safety Legislation and Regulations? Have you worked to develop and implement effective fire safety policies and procedures? Are you interested in working collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical professionals?
This could be the role for you!
As Principal Fire Officer, you will assume a pivotal role in the development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive fire safety programs and policies,
Your primary objective will be ensuring the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors, and NHS facilities. This role encompasses critical responsibilities such as the thorough assessment and mitigation of fire risks, the facilitation of training and fire drills, and effective communication with pertinent authorities and stakeholders., Duties of your role will include:
+ Conduct thorough fire risk assessments across NHS facilities, identifying potential hazards, and recommending corrective actions to minimize risks.
+ Organise and provide fire safety training and education programs for staff and contractors, ensuring they are aware of fire safety protocols and procedures.
+ Coordinate and lead fire drills and exercises to evaluate emergency response plans, and develop strategies to improve preparedness.
+ Provide expert technical advice on fire safety legislation and on the application and interpretation of fire safety HTM guidance, including Firecode to senior management, including the Director of Estates and Facilities.
+ Management of Fire Safety Department and delivery of fire safety objectives, We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
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+ A competitive starting salary and unsocial enhancements
+ Access to a raft of national and local discount schemes including shopping, holidays and insurance
+ An industry leading pension where your employer pays in 20.6% of your annual salary!
+ 27+8 days annual leave per year, paid leave including absence

Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.
As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.