Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Fire Safety Adviser
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Exciting Opportunity: Fire Safety Support
An exciting opportunity has arisen to support the Trust with the effective management of Fire Safety. This post will work to the Trust Senior Fire Safety Adviser and is based within the Trust Health and Safety Team.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with significant experience of Fire Safety to join the Trust Health and Safety Team.
This post will be based in Nottingham, although this is flexible, with work across Trust sites to support the Trust and Care Groups in meeting their statutory responsibilities and fire safety needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist support to the Trust on all aspects of fire safety, supporting the implementation of the Trust Health and Safety Policies.
- Support the Fire Safety Team in the provision of a comprehensive service throughout the Trust, geared to the delivery of high standards in the working environment and safe practices relative to staff, patients, and other users of Trust services.
- Monitor and maintain the arrangements for fire risk assessment, including providing advice and the facilitation of specialist fire training to all levels across the Trust.
Key Requirements
- Experience of producing and delivering training, supported by a relevant training qualification.
- Experience of fire risk assessments in complex settings and relevant fire safety qualifications.
- Knowledge of relevant Building Control Guidance documents and current fire safety legislation.
- Significant experience of fire safety awareness including the relevant NHS standards and legislative requirements.
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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About Us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
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Employee Benefits
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
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Name: Simon Thomas
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Job Title: Senior Fire Safety Adviser
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Email Address: simon.thomas@nottshc.nhs.uk
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Telephone Number: 07970 115594
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Name: Ian Freegard
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Job Title: Head of Health and Safety
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Telephone Number: 0778 8416157
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