Fire Safety Advisor - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom - Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

In addition MPFT has a number community premises within the Staffordshire area which will also need advice and support. Theremay be occasional support required at premises in Shropshire.

The main duties are;

Undertaking of Fire Risk Assessments
Delivery of fire safety training
Supporting Ward Managers with fire drills
Giving appropriate fire safety advice

t MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:

Our SOOTHE resources
supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters

- "In our Gift" providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change

The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
Child Care Vouchers Scheme
Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes

The post-holder will part of the Fire Safety Team that are responsible for advising the Trust, Directorate and Department Managers on fire safety issues and co-ordinating Fire Safety across the Trust and its Partners.

Also for providing advice to the Facilities and Estates service so that it controls and minimises risk.

A service will be provided to all Trust premises within Staffordshire and Shropshire and a service may also be provided to other organisations as part of any Service Level Contract between the Trust and its partners.

Main

Responsibilities:

Work closely with all teams and others in the identification and assessment of fire risks in healthcare premises, using the techniques of Fire Code and relevant Health Technical Memorandums (HTM's) and assisting with reports to management, recommending prioritised actions in respect of fire safety improvements.
Prepare and deliver training programmes for all staff employed in NHS premises.
Support Ward Managers in the carrying out of regular fire drills and staff training, witnessing the effectiveness of the fire drills and recommending remedial action when necessary.
Provide advice and education to all levels of staff along with training department staff.