Fire Safety Advisor

Equalities Statement

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.

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent part‑time Fire Safety Advisor post. The Post Holder will undertake Fire Safety Advisor duties as specified in the Fire Safety Advisor Job Description.

• Hold a Fire safety science or fire engineering education to HNC/HND level and supporting experience in the application of fire safety in a workplace setting.
• Completion of the Fire & Rescue Service, fire safety modules at the Fire Service College and subsequent enforcement officer experience.
• Fire engineering degree and practical experience of the workplace application of fire safety.
• Other fire safety professional qualification e.g. Confederation of Fire Protection Associations Europe Diploma (CFPA Dip.).
• Have a thorough knowledge of fire risk assessment principles and best practice.
• Have a thorough knowledge and hold practical experience of undertaking the fire risk assessment process.
• Membership of a credible organisation related to fire safety would be preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and sound computing skills are essential.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to:
Alan Cunningham, Fire Safety Manager on , extension 36847.

Hours of work are: 22.5 Hours per week.

Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your e‑mails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.