Job Overview
This post is a fixed term position for 3 years.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We will fully support disabled candidates and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Legal Requirements & Qualifications
This post requires the holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the applicant is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult), an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Responsibilities
As Subject Matter Expert (SME) in fire operational management, provide expert advice on fire safety responsibilities to managers, staff and other stakeholders, including Estates. This involves maintaining the fire strategy through adequate building control, ensuring NHS Lothian delivers our statutory obligations to staff, patients and visitors with all aspects of fire operational safety.
Responsible for reporting on fire safety performance indicators, Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and driving continuous improvement in all aspects of fire safety and reduction of NHS Lothian risk profile.
Provide advice on a range of projects, including new premises and renovations to existing premises, by surveying, evaluating and reviewing plans to ensure legal compliance.
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