Job title: Fire Safety Officer
Company: NHS
Job description: A vacancy has arisen for a Fire Safety Officer at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Working in the Estates Department providing, maintaining and continually improving levels of fire safety management, fire risk assessments, basic fire engineering support and supporting the Estates and Capital Teams in their duties.Main duties of the job
- Interpret and apply the provisions of all fire safety legislation’s, Firecode and other associated guidance.
- Develop and periodically review a clearly defined fire safety policy
- Ensure a safe and healthy environment in relation to fire, for the Trust to meet its responsibilities under the Department of Health Standards for Better Health.
- Provide engineering fire solutions, advice in the specification of fire precautions in the design of new and buildings and alterations to existing buildings.
- Prepare and present periodic reports to on the condition of fire safety measures within the Trust.
- Conduct fire safety audits and fire risk assessments.
- Manage a system for recording and reporting all fire alarms, investigate and report all fire accidents.
- Formulate and manage programmes to meet statutory and mandatory training needs and maintain records of all such training.
- Develop and manage a system for the appointment of trained fire wardens throughout the Trust.
- Manage and supervise the adequate provision, siting and maintenance of all fire aid firefighting equipment.
- Act as the main contact with MFRS in relation to fire safety matters and information for the benefit of operational firefighting.
- Carry out research into the development and improvement of fire precautions which may benefit the Trust.
About usAll new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.Date posted03 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number408-25-164Job locationsArrowe Park HospitalWirralCH49 5PEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Fire Safety Officer position available with WUTH. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Fire Safety Officer position available with WUTH.Person SpecificationQualifications, Experience & TrainingEssential
- Graduate Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Qualified Training Instructor
- Specialist Fire Safety Courses e.g. fire Service College or equivalent
- Extensive fire safety experience
- Experience of training Development and delivery
- Experience of Healthcare Fire Safety
Desirable
- Fire Safety/Fire Engineering degree
- Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers
- NEBSS or equivalent
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- CFPA Diploma in Fire Prevention
- Management experience
Personal AttributesEssential
- Self-motivation and the ability to motivate others
- Initiative and a willingness to take responsibility.
- Willingness to work to service requirements, e.g. unsociable hours
- Participation in Continued Professional Development
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
- Thorough knowledge of fire safety legislation and relevant Codes of Practice/fire risk Assessment process/training Techniques.
- Understanding of fire modelling and fire engineering techniques.
- Knowledge of audit Processes/Firecode/Health and Safety Legislation/Risk Management techniques and processes
- Effective inter-personal and communication skills
- Ability to carry out effective Report writing/develop and Deliver training programmes/ Deal with staff at all levels/ Manage change/carry out fire Risk assessments
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work individually or as a member of a team
- Ability to carry out Fire Safety Audits
Person SpecificationQualifications, Experience & TrainingEssential
- Graduate Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Qualified Training Instructor
- Specialist Fire Safety Courses e.g. fire Service College or equivalent
- Extensive fire safety experience
- Experience of training Development and delivery
- Experience of Healthcare Fire Safety
Desirable
- Fire Safety/Fire Engineering degree
- Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers
- NEBSS or equivalent
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- CFPA Diploma in Fire Prevention
- Management experience
Personal AttributesEssential
- Self-motivation and the ability to motivate others
- Initiative and a willingness to take responsibility.
- Willingness to work to service requirements, e.g. unsociable hours
- Participation in Continued Professional Development
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
- Thorough knowledge of fire safety legislation and relevant Codes of Practice/fire risk Assessment process/training Techniques.
- Understanding of fire modelling and fire engineering techniques.
- Knowledge of audit Processes/Firecode/Health and Safety Legislation/Risk Management techniques and processes
- Effective inter-personal and communication skills
- Ability to carry out effective Report writing/develop and Deliver training programmes/ Deal with staff at all levels/ Manage change/carry out fire Risk assessments
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work individually or as a member of a team
- Ability to carry out Fire Safety Audits
Expected salary: £37338 – 44962 per year
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Job date: Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:58:48 GMT
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