Specialist Fire Safety Advisor

at  Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Fire Safety Advisor to join the Health, Safety, Fire & Security Team. The role will be working across all sites of DHCFT within Derbyshire. The post holder will support the Head of Health & Safety, Fire and Security in relation to fire safety issues with specific reference to the NHS Firecode standards and the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
The successful candidate will provide professional advice on all fire safety / prevention matters relating to staff, patients and premises. To undertake Specialist Fire Safety Risk Assessments, fire evacuation procedures and to provide specialist advice to the Trust Fire Safety Manager. The post holder will also develop and deliver fire safety training in line with the training needs analysis for the Trust, this will include face to face, e-learning and fire evacuation training to ensure compliance with all relevant Fire Safety legislation and guidance, in particular the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and related Department of Health, Health Technical Memorandums (Firecode). The above will apply to all Trust sites including areas that work in other Trusts buildings.
The successful candidate will provide professional advice on all fire safety / prevention matters relating to staff and premises.
To undertake fire safety inspections, fire risk assessments, fire evacuation procedures, fire incident investigations and to provide fire safety advice to all staff.
The post holder will also develop and deliver fire safety training in line with the training needs analysis for the Trust, this will include face to face, e-learning and fire evacuation training to ensure compliance with all relevant Fire Safety legislation and guidance, in particular the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and related Department of Health, Health Technical Memorandums (Firecode). The above will apply to all Trust sites including areas that work in other Trusts buildings.
Join ‘Team Derbyshire Healthcare’ and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people’s lives’.
CQC rated us as ‘GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
Generous NHS pension scheme
Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
Health service discounts and online benefits
Incremental pay progression
Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
Health and wellbeing opportunities
Structured learning and development opportunities
Relocation package may be available
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Specialist Fire Safety Advisor to the Trust
Undertake Specialist Fire Safety Risk Assessments
Develop and Deliver Fire Training to all employees
Develop and implement Policy and procedures
Provide Specialist advice to all capital projects as required
Undertake a programme of Fire Evacuations annually
Fire Incident Investigations
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA.
We take pride in our People First Culture which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work.
We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences

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