Fire Safety Trainer​/Advisor

Eligibility

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations your application will not be considered at this time.

We are a NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a person‑centred organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here.

A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

• Support the Trust in achieving fire safety objectives in compliance with the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005.
• Develop and implement the Fire Safety / Fire Warden training programme in partnership with the fire safety officer.
• Prepare training updates and reports for the estates and facilities health and safety manager.
• Produce training materials and ensure they are easily understood by non-fire safety specialists.
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant legislation and national/local policies.
• Promote a positive fire safety culture across the organisation.
• Analyse and interpret legislation, national and local policies to update and re‑design fire safety training sessions.
• Communicate fire safety requirements in a language that suits the audience and ensure participants fully understand expectations.
• Support the Fire Safety Officer and deputise in their absence.
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures for fire safety in the Trust.
• Provide accurate reports for meetings, committees, directorates and external agencies.
• Develop and maintain the Training Needs Analysis for fire safety training.
• Ensure training meets the requirements of individual Trust fire safety strategies.
• Audit local fire safety management, including fire drills, and recommend remedial action where necessary.
• Carry out audits as required for the role.