About this role
Job summary
If you are looking for an exciting new challenge Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT), is the place for you.
We are currently looking to recruit a Fire Safety Advisor on a permanent basis.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support 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 and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Job description Job responsibilities
For more details about this role please review the attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant Fire Safety Qualification, Degree/Diploma Evidence of continued professional Development
Knowledge Essential
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Skills and Experiance Essential
Substantial experience in a Fire Safety environment Dealing effectively with all levels of staff within the organisation Dealing effectively with external agencies and established citizen focussed approach Ability to plan and prioritise resources effectively in order to deliver a high quality service
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Cove
Heysham
LA3 2SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)