Fire Safety Advisor Assistant (FSAA)

You'll be joining a small but dedicated fire safety team committed to maintaining high standards across a complex hospital estate. The role offers hands-on experience, training, and the opportunity to progress within the Trust. The Fire Safety Advisor assistant (FSAA) will provide the Trust with assisting in operational leadership in the field of Fire safety. Communicating regularly with clinical staff and service managers, the Fire Safety Advisor Assistant (FSAA) will assist the Fire Safety Manger (FSM) and Fire Safety Advisor (FSA) in advising and support on all matters relating to the organisation's fire detection systems, fire safety training, fire strategies and fire safety compliance. The Fire Safety Advisor Assistant (FSAA) will assist with Fire safety compliance for the Trust. The Fire Safety Advisor Assistant will be responsible to assist with the reduction of risks relation to fire.,

• The successful candidate will be responsible for office administration duties, organisation, and efficiency of operations.
• Assist the Fire team in conducting Fire risk assessments.
• Assist the Fire team in all fire training throughout the Trust.
• Attend and assist the Fire team in all fire alarm activations.
• Assisting the Fire team when filling out reports and Datix incidents.
• Assist the Fire team in updating Fire risk assessment forms, proof reading and taking notes at meetings.
• Working towards 3 Fire safety advisor Level 3
• Working both individually and as part of a team
• The candidate will be responsible for completing multi-level administrative tasks in a professional and timely manner.
• An excellent telephone manner is essential as it is the ability to confidently communicate at all levels.
• Under the supervision of the Fire team keeping accurate records of all fire incidents, investigate fires occurring in suspicious circumstances in conjunction with local Fire and Police Authorities.
• Provide copying/printing and scanning services.
• Any other reasonable management request
Working for our organisation We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of,
• Fire Safety Training: Assisting to deliver fire safety training to clinical and non-clinical staff, including fire wardens and evacuation aids like ski pads
• Fire Risk Assessments: Assist in conducting, recording, and reporting fire risk assessments across Trust premises
• Fire Drills & Equipment: Assist in organising fire drills and ensure maintenance/testing of alarms, extinguishers, and escape lighting.
• Audits & Inspections: Assist in carry out fire safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies
• Policy Support: Help review and update fire safety policies, protocols, and emergency action plans.
• Incident Investigation: Support investigations into fire-related incidents and liaise with enforcement authorities when needed.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of training, inspections, and incidents for reporting and compliance.
  
  This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or grow a career in fire safety within a healthcare environment. No prior fire safety experience is required instead; we're seeking an individual who is:
· Motivated by challenge and eager to learn. · Calm under pressure, especially in high-risk or emergency situations. · Organised and methodical, with strong planning and time management skills. · A confident communicator, able to engage with staff across all levels and deliver clear, effective messages.,
• General education to GCSE standard
• NVQ level 2, BTEC diploma / certificate, O Level grades A-C) or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable criteria
• Experience of working in the NHS and at a large Trust with multiple buildings and sites.
• NEBOSH in Fire safety and Risk Management or working towards
• Fire Risk Assessment course at Fire Service College or similar
• Teaching qualification such as PTTLS, Train the trainer., Knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience of working unsupervised and making decisions regarding priorities and actions.
• Ability to communicate well and develop good working relationships with contacts at all levels, both verbal and written.
• Responsible for and committed to meeting standards, timescales, etc.
• Demonstrate a range of effective communication and presentation skills including excellent report writing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proven experience of working to deadlines
Desirable criteria
• Experience within a NHS healthcare environment.
• Experience of developing joint and collaborative working with local health and commercial partners.
• Experience of public sector procurement and tendering procedures.
• Management of technical staff in a clinical environment. suggest make this desirable rather than essential so as not to exclude good candidates who don't have a health background
  
  One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system.
One LSC stands for 'One Lancashire and South Cumbria' and reflects the Lancashire and South Cumbria System ambition to have one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined-up way. It is jointly run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership. The Trusts that make up One LSC are: · Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust · Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust · Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts. The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realisation of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, is committed to improving the working lives of its colleagues and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy on aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. As a recruitment service, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service in recruiting people into positions of trust. It is important to us that we employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone - irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that as an employer we are under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit. We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable you to apply for this post., The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38., Please note: a young person must be in part-time education or training until they're 18. If you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role. Disclosure and Barring Service checks If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £26.40, Standard DBS check £26.40, Enhanced DBS check £54.40 and Enhanced DBS check with Barred List(s) £54.40. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here. In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working.