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Fire Officer | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 14 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2025 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 2JY |
| Company: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7060545/405-25-EA147FIR |
Summary
• To provide expert professional guidance and support to Managers and Staff within Dorset County NHS Foundation Trust in relation to the risk management of fire safety.
• To manage, organise, implement, co-ordinate and maintain full and efficient fire prevention, fire precautions and the training of staff in all premises managed by the Trust.
• To provide specialist advice to design consultants and/or colleagues in respect of statutory structural fire safety in existing and new buildings incorporating HTM 05 (Fire Code) requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring and providing all Trust Staff has access to Fire Safety training.
• To provide expert professional advice on the application and interpretation of fire safety legislation and to give fire safety guidance and support across the Trust, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the suite of NHS HTM fire codes.
• To carry out full and comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments and regular Reviews of all Trust properties
• To be responsible for ensuring and providing all Trust Staff and Volunteers have access to Fire Safety Training at least annually
The post holder will be guided by broad occupational polices and regulations when undertaking this role and work independently to decide how results are best achieved
• Provide technical and professional advice on the management of fire safety to all levels of management, staff and design consultants.
• To act independently in the management of fire safety risk issues in response to issues raised up to and including the authority to require the cessation of work by in-house staff and contractors if warranted.
• To ensure the implementation of corrective work in areas where fire risk assessments have highlighted remedial work is needed or where fire safety risk to personal and property has been identified.
• Full access to Estates and Facilities property database to maintain and update risk registers for Fire Safety Risk Assessments including Measured Survey Drawings.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
This advert closes on Sunday 6 Apr 2025
• To manage, organise, implement, co-ordinate and maintain full and efficient fire prevention, fire precautions and the training of staff in all premises managed by the Trust.
• To provide specialist advice to design consultants and/or colleagues in respect of statutory structural fire safety in existing and new buildings incorporating HTM 05 (Fire Code) requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring and providing all Trust Staff has access to Fire Safety training.
• To provide expert professional advice on the application and interpretation of fire safety legislation and to give fire safety guidance and support across the Trust, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the suite of NHS HTM fire codes.
• To carry out full and comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments and regular Reviews of all Trust properties
• To be responsible for ensuring and providing all Trust Staff and Volunteers have access to Fire Safety Training at least annually
The post holder will be guided by broad occupational polices and regulations when undertaking this role and work independently to decide how results are best achieved
• Provide technical and professional advice on the management of fire safety to all levels of management, staff and design consultants.
• To act independently in the management of fire safety risk issues in response to issues raised up to and including the authority to require the cessation of work by in-house staff and contractors if warranted.
• To ensure the implementation of corrective work in areas where fire risk assessments have highlighted remedial work is needed or where fire safety risk to personal and property has been identified.
• Full access to Estates and Facilities property database to maintain and update risk registers for Fire Safety Risk Assessments including Measured Survey Drawings.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
This advert closes on Sunday 6 Apr 2025
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