Fire safety Training is essential in ensuring that fire prevention and emergency action plans can be put into practice and that staff can safely evacuate staff, patients, and visitors in the event of a fire. This role will support the Trust in achieving that aim and meet the legal duty imposed through the Fire Safety Order.
To manage the design, development, and implementation of the Fire Safety / Fire Warden training programme. To produce training materials. To maintain up-to-date knowledge and to interpret and apply legislation, and national and local policies in relation to Fire Safety in the NHS.
To support the Trust in developing a positive fire safety culture across the organisation.
About Us
We are an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, delivering community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation, and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Our Trust employs over 4,000 people, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and admin/support staff.
We operate in people's homes, community clinics, bases, and some staff work from our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work, and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live in this area, with a third supported by acute hospital services in Devon. We work closely with our partners in Devon. During holidays and summer, the area experiences increased visitors, which impacts service demand.
Role Responsibilities
1. Understand the principles of risk assessments and assist in undertaking fire risk assessments when necessary. Log remedial actions and follow up on completion.
2. Analyze and interpret relevant legislation, national, and local policies related to fire safety training in the NHS. Design fire safety training sessions that are easily understood by non-fire safety specialists.
3. Communicate fire safety requirements effectively, ensuring understanding across all staff levels and emphasizing the importance of the message.
4. Support the Fire Safety Advisor and deputise in their absence.
5. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures for fire safety within the Trust.
6. Provide accurate reports for meetings, committees, directorates, and external agencies.
7. Develop and maintain the Training Needs Analysis for fire safety training.
8. Work with the Fire Safety Advisor to ensure training aligns with the Trust's fire safety strategies.
9. Witness and report on the effectiveness of fire safety measures, including drills, and recommend remedial actions as needed.
10. Carry out audits related to fire safety as necessary.
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