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At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andrew Jones Job title: Fire Officer Email address: Andrew.jones102@nhs.net Telephone number: 07391389453
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Fire Safety Advisor & Trainer
Dorchester On-site 5-10 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 1,088 employees
Fire Risk AssessmentFire Safety TrainingHTM 05-01Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005Emergency Evacuation Planning
Requirements
Candidates must have specialist knowledge of HTM 05 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. They should be capable of producing detailed action plans and managing training schedules in line with Trust requirements.
Job Description
- Support the Fire Officer to provide expert professional guidance and support to Managers and Staff within Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in relation to the risk management of Fire Safety in accordance with Health Technical Memorandum 05-01: Managing healthcare fire safety.
- To manage, organise, implement, co-ordinate and maintain full and efficient Fire Safety practice and procedures and carry out the Fire Safety training of all Trust staff.
- To provide specialist advice to staff and outside contractors in respect of statutory Fire Safety legislation in existing and new buildings incorporating HTM 05 (Fire Code) and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, with support from the Fire Officer.
- To carry out Fire Risk Assessments and to review them annually, utilising a variety of required methodologies including HTM 05-03 Part K and prioritise action plans for all Trust properties.
- To provide support, as necessary, in carrying out ancillary duties associated with the Fire Officer, Health & Safety Manager, and Capital Projects Teams.
- To undertake Fire Risk Assessments and carry out regular reviews in all Trust premises (both onsite and offsite including staff accommodation) managed by the Trust and to prepare reports and produce action plans ensuring all actions are tracked and completed.
- Undertake Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) assessments when requested.
- To provide Fire Safety instruction, presentations and practical training to all levels of NHS staff, including part-time and voluntary workers.
- To provide induction training of new staff in Fire Safety and procedures.
- To instruct staff in the use of fire extinguishers.
- To give instructions on patient, staff and visitors evacuation procedures.
- To arrange and carry out fire drills/evacuations at agreed times in conjunction with the Heads of Departments.
- To manage training schedules and requirements in line with the TNA.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andrew Jones Job title: Fire Officer Email address: Andrew.jones102@nhs.net Telephone number: 07391389453
Skills
Fire Risk AssessmentFire Safety TrainingHTM 05-01Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005Emergency Evacuation PlanningFire Extinguisher InstructionRisk ManagementCompliance AuditingTraining DeliveryHealth and Safety Guidance
About Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Our busy, modern hospital provides a full range of district general services, including an accident and emergency department, and links with satellite units in five community hospitals. We are the main provider of acute hospital services to a population of around 210,000, living within Weymouth and Portland, West Dorset, North Dorset and Purbeck. We also provide renal services for patients throughout Dorset and South Somerset; a total population of 850,000. Our staff work in GP surgeries, schools, residential homes and people’s own homes as well as Dorset County Hospital and the community hospitals.