If you are looking for an exciting new challenge, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) which is a specialist mental health and community NHS Foundation Trust, is the place for you.

We are currently looking to recruit a Fire Safety Advisor on a permanent basis.

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 Officer will complete Fire Risk Assessments, provide training and provide general support in relation to fire safety.

The Fire Safety Officer 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.

This post may be subject to a standard DBS Disclosure and the successful application will be required to pay for their DBS Check.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post please contact Robert Taylor, Senior Fire Safety Manager on 01772 773580.

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the Trust meets all statutory fire requirements. The premise estate maintenance provider will provide the day to day fire officer role and 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 both Trust Management and new client arrangements.

The Fire Safety Advisor will provide an oversight of the service providers fire safety responsibilities to the Senior Fire Safety Manager and ensure all their services comply with legislation and good industry practice.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Fire Safety or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional Development

Knowledge

Essential

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

Desirable

• Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in a Fire Safety environment

Desirable

• Proven management skills

Skills

Essential

• Dealing effectively with external agencies and established citizen focussed approach
• Dealing effectively with all levels of staff within the organisation

Personal

Essential

• Ability to plan and prioritise resources effectively in order to deliver a high quality service
• Actively seeks to find solutions to problems

Other

Essential

• Willingness to travel around the organisation
• Willingness to undertake DBS clearance

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guild Lodge

Whittingham Lane

Preston

PR3 2JH

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