Vacancies

VACANCY BASED AT SCUNTHORPE HOSPITAL

DEPT - GOVERNANCE: FIRE SAFETY

JOB TITLE - FIRE / HEALTH & SAFETY ADVISOR

HOURS - FULL TIME 37.5 HOURS/WEEK

DURATION - PERMANENT

GRADE & SALARY - BAND 6, £24,789 - £33,436

DUTIES

A vacancy has arisen for a suitably experience/qualified professional to undertake the role of Fire/ Health & Safety Advisor. Although the post will be based at the Scunthorpe General Hospital, cross site working including Grimsby and Goole will be required.

The main focus of this position will relate to fire safety and the postholder will be required to monitor fire safety standards across the organisation and to provide advice to Directorates, project teams and staff on the Fire Safety measures required in refurbishments and new projects and to complete and review fire risk assessments for all Trust properties. There will be a requirement to liaise with all levels of management and staff, the Local Authority Fire Inspectors, Building Inspectors and Architects, The post holder will also be required to prepare and deliver mandatory fire safety training to all staff.

In addition to fire safety, the postholder will assist the Trust’s Health & Safety Manager in the management of general health & safety issues across the Trust including incident investigation and the completion of risk assessments and the development of the Trust’s health & safety management system.

A minimum of five years experience of working in a Fire Safety related field is required and although a evidence of a good general education is essential, a fire related professional qualification, such as Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers, and a management qualification, together with previous experience in health & safety and working in a healthcare environment would be advantageous. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential

For further information and an informal discussion please contact Tony Clark and / or Bill Parkinson on telephone number 01472 307722, (Direct Dial)

Full Job Descriptions and application pack can be obtained from Vicky North, secretary to the Associate Director of Facilities either by email - Vicky.North@nlg.nhs.uk or by telephone - 014720874111 extn 7028

(Available in alternative formats for applicants with a disability if required)

CLOSING DATE – 30th December 2009

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