• Job Description

  Req#: C9419-24-0877?language=en&page=1177&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for a Fire Safety Officer to join part of our Safety and Security Department, they will work closely with Health and Safety, Security and H&S Training within the department as well as other departments such as Estates, Facilities and Clinical Teams.

  We are looking to find an enthusiastic, dynamic and pro-active individual as well as someone who is forward thinking in the discipline of Fire Safety.

  The role will cover Scarborough and Bridlington Hospitals.

  Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.

  Main duties of the job

  The primary role of the post holder is to undertake the duties of the Fire Safety Officer within the Safety and Security department. They will act as the Trust's competent person in fire related issues in accordance with the Department of Health's HTM 05-02 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. In addition, the post holder will provide specialist fire safety advice and devise and deliver statutory fire safety training. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring the Trust meets its statutory obligations regarding building fire safety and staff training.

  The post holder will act as the specialist in the field of fire safety and will require the knowledge and experience necessary to understand what measures must be in place to ensure the organisation's compliance with statutory fire safety regulations. The post holder must apply this knowledge to the management of fire safety in an acute healthcare setting to devise and implement fire safety precautions that are practicable and sufficient without unnecessarily impeding the delivery of healthcare services.

  About us

  Our benefits

  We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

  • A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.

  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

  For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

  Date posted

  13 August 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  419-6522022-FSO-CNT

  Job locations

  Scarborough Hospital

  Woodlands Drive

  Scarborough

  YO12 6QL

  
  

  Bridlington Hospital

  Bessingby Road

  Bridlington

  YO16 4QP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

  Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

  Working for the Trust

  Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

  Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

  As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

  Armed Forces Friendly Employer

  We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

  COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

  Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

  Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

  Working for the Trust

  Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

  Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

  As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

  Armed Forces Friendly Employer

  We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

  COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

  Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

  Person Specification

  Education, Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • Degree level qualification in Fire Safety or Fire Engineering, or equivalent level of experience and/or qualifications.
  • Full Clean Driving License

  Desirable

  • Health and Safety Qualification
  • Training/Teaching Qualification
  • Registered as a fire risk assessor with a recognised accreditation body
  • NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification. Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO)

  Experience and Knowledge Required

  Essential

  • Demonstrate experience in Fire Safety.
  • Proven experience of working across organisational boundaries to improve standards.
  • Ability to undertake fire safety audits

  Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 05-01 and 05-02.
  • Practical knowledge and interpretation of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
  • Active interest in own self-development

  Skills and Attributes

  Essential

  • Highly developed and effective influencing skills and ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with professional and managerial disciplines.
  • Highly developed and effective verbal and written communication skills.

  Desirable

  • Ability to assimilate, analyse and present complex problems, identify necessary action, make recommendations and ensure actions are implemented.

  Person Specification

  Education, Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • Degree level qualification in Fire Safety or Fire Engineering, or equivalent level of experience and/or qualifications.
  • Full Clean Driving License

  Desirable

  • Health and Safety Qualification
  • Training/Teaching Qualification
  • Registered as a fire risk assessor with a recognised accreditation body
  • NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification. Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO)

  Experience and Knowledge Required

  Essential

  • Demonstrate experience in Fire Safety.
  • Proven experience of working across organisational boundaries to improve standards.
  • Ability to undertake fire safety audits

  Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 05-01 and 05-02.
  • Practical knowledge and interpretation of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
  • Active interest in own self-development

  Skills and Attributes

  Essential

  • Highly developed and effective influencing skills and ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with professional and managerial disciplines.
  • Highly developed and effective verbal and written communication skills.

  Desirable

  • Ability to assimilate, analyse and present complex problems, identify necessary action, make recommendations and ensure actions are implemented.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Scarborough Hospital

  Woodlands Drive

  Scarborough

  YO12 6QL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Scarborough Hospital

  Woodlands Drive

  Scarborough

  YO12 6QL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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