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Job summary

Main area
Estates & Facilities
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
various hours up to full time
Job ref
351-CS2494-SK-C
Employer
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Guild Park
Town
Preston
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/07/2024 23:59

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust logo

Fire Safety Advisor

Band 7

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:

  • Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
  • Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
  • Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, Psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, and flexi-time.

For more information about  Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job overview

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) which is a Specialist Mental Health and Community NHS Foundation Trust in the North West, is the place for you.

We are currently looking to recruit a Fire Safety Advisor on a permanent basis - various hours up to full time. 

 The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that Trust sites meet all statutory fire requirements.  A key feature of this role will be to ensure that fire safety systems are in place to meet requirements of legislation and that these are supported by suitable policies and procedures linking into Trust Management arrangements.  The Fire Safety Advisor will complete Fire Risk Assessments, provide training and provide general support in relation to fire safety.

The Fire Safety Advisor will provide an oversight of the service providers fire safety responsibilities and ensure all their services comply with legislation and good industry practice.

 This role is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that is passionate about the services it provides.

The post holder will be based at Guild Park, Preston but will be expected to carry out projects throughout the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of fire safety throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust across both inpatient and community sites.

You will deputise for the Chief Fire Safety Officer ensuring the Trusts statutory requirements across a large complex organisation are met in line with the application of Health Technical Memorandums (HTM-05 series Firecode), Health Building Notes (HBN series), Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and the Building Regulations, and their practical implications and application in varied healthcare environments.

You will have extensive knowledge and experience in providing expert advice to managers and staff at all levels of the organisation, including planning comprehensive and structured programmes of fire safety risk assessments, and fire safety drills.

Working for our organisation

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Masters level degree or equivalent experience
  • NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent
  • Evidence of continued professional Development

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant in-depth experience gained undertaking complex risk assessments in large and complex multi-site organisation
  • Experience of working in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 & HTM 05 series of guide documents

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge & competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Dealing effectively with all levels of staff within the organisation
  • Ability to plan and prioritise resources effectively in order to deliver a high quality service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nigel Buckman
Job title
Fire Safety Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01772 773580
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