We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Limited (UEL).
Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.>
Note this vacancy is currently open only to current employees of the following organisations:
* Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB
* Isle of Wight NHS Trust
* Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust
* South Central Ambulance Service
* University Hospital Southampton
* Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT
Main duties of the job
Are you an experienced and motivated fire safety professional with a passion for fire safety management? We are seeking an experienced Fire Safety Advisor to join our UEL Estates, Facilities and Capital Development (EFCD) team.
The successful candidate will act as the Trust's specialist advisor on all fire safety matters, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice standards. You will play a key role in ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and visitors across the Trust.
You will be part of a supportive team committed to creating a safe environment for everyone across the Trust. We offer opportunities for professional development, flexible working, and the satisfaction of making a real difference to the safety and well‑being of patients and staff.
About us
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.
Employee Benefits
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* NHS terms of service and annual leave
* Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more
Job responsibilities
In this vital role you will:
* Provide the Trust Board and Senior Management with up‑to‑date information, guidance, and instruction on all current fire safety legislation, ensuring full legal compliance.
* Offer specialist advice regarding statutory fire safety in both existing and new buildings, incorporating the requirements of HTM 05 (Firecode).
* Develop, implement, and manage an effective fire prevention and fire precautions training programme for all Trust staff.
* Produce, review, and implement the Trust Fire Safety Management Policy, ensuring it remains compliant and effective.
* Conduct regular fire risk assessments, developing and monitoring action plans to address any identified risks.
* Maintain accurate records of all fire incidents and fire‑related matters, producing regular reports for governance meetings.
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
* Degree (or level 6) qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience of fire safety.
* Member of a recognised fire safety institution (e.g. IFE, IFPO, IHEEM).
* Certificate in Training Practice or extensive experience of preparing and delivering training.
* Evidence of relevant continued development (CPD).
* Significant experience in fire safety.
* Experience of preparing and delivering training courses.
* Ability to devise and deliver training programmes.
* Experience of working across organisational boundaries to improve standards.
* Experience and knowledge of undertaking fire risk assessment.
* Knowledge of fire safety, fire risk management, fire legislation and codes of practice, fire safety training.
* Ability to undertake fire safety audits.
* General computer literacy skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
* Highly developed negotiating, influencing, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Understanding of the principles of risk assessment.
* Organisational skills with practical and methodical project planning and the ability to manage multiple concurrent schemes.
* Ability to provide, receive and analyse complex information in the form of policies, procedures, contracts, reports, statistical data and drawings.
* Ability to research and develop new systems and methods of work and manage change to achieve improvement.
* Ability to analyse and compare options, advise technical and non‑technical staff.
* Knowledge and interpretation of Building Regulations and Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Desirable
* NEBOSH General Certificate (fire) / fire engineering / fire safety degree or other relevant academic qualification.
* Understanding of Health Technical Memorandums.
* Registered as a fire risk assessor with a recognised accreditation body.
* Fire Safety experience in an NHS / healthcare setting.
* Training in healthcare fire safety.
* Professional qualification in a fire‑related subject.
* Knowledge of Firecode application.
* Understanding of fire modelling techniques.
* Knowledge of risk management techniques.
* Practical knowledge and interpretation of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
* Practical knowledge and interpretation of the Building Regulations.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
UHS Estates Limited
Address
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website
https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk/Home.aspx
Head of UEL EFCD Compliance and Business
£47,810 to £54,710 a year (pro rata)
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