Fire Safety Advisor

The successful applicant will have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Trust and be able to deliver theoretical and practical fire safety training. Be a member of either the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) and Knowledge of the HTM Firecode suite of documents is desirable; also working within the NHS would be an advantage.

There will be a requirement to carry out fire risk assessments and audits, provide practical advice to all staff on fire safety measures requiring afirm grasp of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 along with full practical understanding of interpretation of the Building Regulations2010.

This is a full-time post, 37.5 hours per week.

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcareservices. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integratedcommunity and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our servicessay they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking towork with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lotsof ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building aworkplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towardsour vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Essential: - Science or engineering-based education; NEBOSH General Certificate in Fire Safety or extensive experience of fire safety; - Certificate in Training Practice or extensive experience of preparing and delivering fire training; - Membership of a professional organisation (for example the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO)

Desirable: - Registered as a fire risk assessor with a recognised accreditation body

Essential: - Several years' experience in fire safety with experience of preparing and delivering training courses; - Experience of working across organisational boundaries to improve standards; - Practical knowledge and interpretation of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005; - Experience and knowledge of undertaking Fire Risk Assessments in healthcare environment

Essential: - Highly developed and effective negotiating and influencing skills and ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with professional and managerial disciplines; - Ability to assimilate, analyse and present complex problems, identify necessary actions, make recommendations and ensure actions are implemented

Essential: - Good organisational skills with practical and methodical project planning and ability to manage a number of concurrent schemes