About this role
Job summary
Working closely with the NHFT Health and Safety and Estates Teams, the Fire Officer will assist in ensuring that the corporate objectives of Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) are achieved with specific focus on the provision of safe and compliant premises and equipment. The post holder will be the focal point for assurance relating to statutory technical compliance regarding fire safety across MLS sites in Northampton NHFT on behalf of Estates.
Main duties of the job
o The post holder will support the Health and Safety and estates functions ensuring that those functions are able to deliver our services effectively and efficiently to patients and service users.
o The post holder will need to work with external bodies including Fire and Rescue Service, NHS Property Services and other such organisations where required
o Advise Managers on fire safety and health and safety issues when external contractors work on NHFT sites to conduct maintenance or refurbishment projects.
o Be a role model of leadership behaviors that build engaged staff and teams.
o Ensure the provision of a patient focused service that responds and is flexible to the needs of the Trust.
o Develop a partnership approach with operational teams to ensure that the Estates and Health and Safety teams are an integral function.
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About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
NEBOSH Fire certificate 3 years experience
Desirable
NHS Experience Multisite experience
Technical skills Essential
3 years experience Evidence of technical skills
Desirable
Continuous development in fire
Presentation Essential
Fire standards in Healthcare
Desirable
Multi site complex experience Evidence of fire management in a multisite environment
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address William Wake House
Billing road
Northampton
NN15DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)