Fire Safety Advisor - Annex 21 inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED
FRI 18 OCT 2024
The successful candidate will undergo training to achieve expertise in fire safety regulations and procedures specific to healthcare settings. Upon completion of the Annex 21 program, they will work autonomously to ensure compliance with legislation, manage the Fire Safety Policy, oversee fire safety training, and ensure a fully trained fire team is available. This role demands strong organisational skills and a commitment to promoting fire safety within the Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Fire Safety team in the Health and Safety Directorate at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Fire Safety Advisor (Annex 21) is a post for a highly confident, highly motivated and conscientious person to support the Trust in its compliance with HTM Firecode and all statutory legislation and guidance.
The role is a development role that will, on successfully completion of training, allow thesuccessful person to demonstrate excellent knowledge of Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Legislation, Department of Health HTMs, Codes of Practice and Fire Safety Training. Also, a good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and its application in a healthcare setting.
Specific responsibilities will include undertaking intrusive Fire Risk Assessments and developing associated action plans, arranging evacuation drills, delivering the Trust fire safety training program (including organising, preparing and delivering training sessions), liaison with the local Fire Service, attending and investigating fire calls (including recording and monitoring for trends), preparing fire safety reports, incident report investigation, providing reports for and attendance at relevant Trust meetings, the provision of fire safety information and expert advice to all staff and advise local management on technical fire safety matters.
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Upon completion of the Annex 21 program the role holder will, on successfully completion of training will:
1. Be responsible for bringing Fire Safety specialist service to the Trust, workingautonomously and accountable to the Head of Operations.2. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance3. Write, manage and monitor the Fire Safety Policy and protocols4. Develop, manage, deliver, monitor and review all Fire Safety training.5. Ensure a fully trained fire team available at all times on both sites6. Investigate fire related incidents and Datixa. Giving advice on Fire Safety throughout the Trustb. Fire safety audits and Risk Assessments (FRA)c. Fire Safety Training
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