The post holder will develop and deliver fire safety training in line with the training needs analysis for the Trust, this will include face to face, e-learning and desktop evacuation training to ensure compliance with all relevant Fire Safety legislation and guidance, in particular the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and related Department of Health, Health Technical Memorandums (Firecode).
The postholder will review all current fire risk assessments, undertake fire drills and assist the Fire Officer as required, providing administrative support when necessary.
Closing Date - 20th July 2025
Shortlisting - w/c 21st July 2025
Interview - w/c 28th July 2025 TBC
Main duties:
To take the lead for all fire safety training provision for the Bradford District Care Trust including Induction.
To inform the Fire Officer of any risks as they occur and ensure they are kept updated of all actions.
To ensure the effective and appropriate translation of fire safety strategy and policy into practical application.
To translate Firecode and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to ensure that the Trust remain compliant.
To ensure that appropriate fire safety advice is given to staff, contractors and visitors to maintain a safe environment.
To liaise with maintenance on fire related matters when necessary.
To undertake reviews of all existing fire risk assessments on a designated frequency, completing all documentation on site.
Carry out regular fire safety ward inspections.
Ensure that site fire manuals are regularly updated.
To deliver a fire safety training program reflecting staff responsibilities for fire safety across the Trust.
To present fire safety training to all levels of staff and contractors, including external contracts for the purpose of income generation.
Carry out fire drills within all Trust buildings and ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and compile a report on each drill carried out, including issue and management of actions arising from fire drills.
To arrange desktop exercises on fire evacuation for ward based staff.
To record and monitor staff training and present the figures to the Fire Officer.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.