Working closely with the NHFT Health and Safety and Estates Teams, the Fire Officer will assist in ensuring that the corporate objectives of Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) are achieved with specific focus on the provision of safe and compliant premises and equipment. The post holder will be the focal point for assurance relating to statutory technical compliance regarding fire safety across MLS sites in Northampton NHFT on behalf of Estates.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will support the Health and Safety and estates functions ensuring that those functions are able to deliver our services effectively and efficiently to patients and service users.
- The post holder will need to work with external bodies including Fire and Rescue Service, NHS Property Services and other such organisations where required
- Advise Managers on fire safety and health and safety issues when external contractors work on NHFT sites to conduct maintenance or refurbishment projects.
- Be a role model of leadership behaviors that build engaged staff and teams.
- Ensure the provision of a patient focused service that responds and is flexible to the needs of the Trust.
- Develop a partnership approach with operational teams to ensure that the Estates and Health and Safety teams are an integral function.
Working for our organisation
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county – as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our ‘outstanding’ rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.
Person specification
Experience
- 3 years experience
- NHS Experience
Technical skills
- 3 years experience
- Evidence of technical skills
Presentation
- Fire standards in Healthcare
- Multi site complex experience
- Evidence of fire management in a multisite environment
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We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility,
At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly , the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit: DBS Update Service: applicant guide – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary.
Please note that all new starters to the trustare subject to a probationary period.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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