Trainee Fire Safety Advisor

University Hospitals of North Midlands; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS hospital trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Trainee Fire Safety Adviser. In this role, you will deliver fire safety management services and provide expert advice while conducting inspections. You will also be responsible for training staff on fire safety. This position aims to cultivate a culture of inclusiveness and professional development within the organization. The trust prioritizes staff development and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for all.

Benefits

Wide range of development packages

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Understanding of fire safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and fire inspections.
• Skills in delivering training to staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe environment with minimal fire risk.
• Provide comprehensive fire management services.
• Train staff on fire safety matters.

Job description

Overview

This is a development post for a trainee B5 fire safety adviser progressing to a B6 upon successful completion of a structured development programme.

To work on behalf of the Trust to deliver an environment that is safe with a minimum fire risk so that the highest standards of clinical care can be made available to patients.

The Trainee Fire Safety Adviser will provide a comprehensive, inclusive and professional fire management service for the Trust. Provide expert advice on all fire related matters and carry out inspections and risk assessments on all Trust properties.

To train staff of all disciplines and levels on fire related matters (core training).

All within a national and NHS fire prevention framework and according to training standards, advice and guidance provided by the Home Office and the NHS.

UHNM has adopted a Lean based improvement methodology. Building capability in our “Improving Together” approach is a key organisational priority. Delivery of fire safety will provide an opportunity to apply this approach in practice. As fire safety adviser, you will be expected to actively support the application of the “Improving Together” approach in delivering the outputs of your role.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Contact Details

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Daniel Pender
Job title: Deputy Head of Fire Safety & Security
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01782 676662