Fire Safety Manager
Job Description
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, dynamic and pragmatic individual as our Trusts competent person on all matters relating to Fire Safety, the post holder will ensure that that the Trust complies with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) legislation and will work closely with all relevant parties within the Trusts hospital and community premises externally to ensure the provision of a fire safe environment for patients/staff/visitors and to facilitate sustained care and well-being.
By the provision of competent advice, assist the Trust Board, Director of Estates and Facilities and the Trust in providing and maintaining levels of fire precaution within Trust premises in line with NHS Health Technical Memorandum Fire Code suite of documents requirements, and maintaining good relationships with the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Fire and Rescue Service
You will be part of a high-skilled, professional health and safety team that forms an integral part of the Trusts Estates and Facilities Division. Developing and maintaining an open and transparent Fire Safety Management System, the post holder will be able to provide assurance through the Head of Health & Safety and Fire Safety to the Director of Estates and Facilities and the wider Trust Board on matters relating to Fire Safety.
Main duties of the job
Review and improve the Trusts fire policies and contribute to the development, maintenance and implementation of robust and effective fire safety protocols, procedures and action plans.
Provide expert fire safety advice to the Trusts Capital Planning / Estates Management teams.
Work with all members of the Trust to ensure a safe and healthy environment (fire) for the Trust to meet its responsibilities under the Health and Social Care (H&SC) Act 2008 and to meet the standards of the Code of Practice, which encompasses the H&SC Act; Regulation 12 Safe Treatment and Care and Regulation 15 Premises and Equipment.
Provide and receive complex information regarding fire safety legislation, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, NHS HTMs and other associated fire guidance for the benefit of the Trust.
Undertake fire risk assessments across all Trust sites; disseminate significant findings produce and monitor an effective action plan as necessary in line with current legislation and guidance.
Formulate, approve and deliver of programmes of Fire safety training to all staff to meet statutory and mandatory requirements.
Liaise with planning teams, local building control and fire authorities in the specification of fire precautions in new and existing premises.
You will be required to attend external training courses and CPD seminars to supplement and enhance their knowledge to ensure that they are aware of the latest developments in Fire Safety.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support in line with HTM05:01 fire safety management structure Fire Safety Advisors
To review and improve the Trusts fire policies and contribute to the development, maintenance and implementation of robust and effective fire safety protocols, procedures and action plans.
To provide expert fire safety advice to the Trusts Capital Planning / Estates Management teams.
The post holder will work with all members of the Trust to ensure a safe and healthy environment (fire) for the Trust to meet its responsibilities under the Health and Social Care (H&SC) Act 2008 and to meet the standards of the Code of Practice, which encompasses the H&SC Act; Regulation 12 Safe Treatment and Care and Regulation 15 Premises and Equipment.
The post holder will provide and receive complex information regarding fire safety legislation, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, NHS HTMs and other associated fire guidance for the benefit of the Trust.
The post holder will undertake fire risk assessments across all Trust sites; disseminate significant findings produce and monitor an effective action plan as necessary in line with current legislation and guidance.
The post holder will formulate, approve and deliver of programmes of Fire safety training to all staff to meet statutory and mandatory requirements.
The post holder will support the Head of Health &Safety and Fire Safety in developing the implementation of service changes and formulation of governance and assurance procedures, such as Trust committees and reports, to ensure Trusts compliance with statutory and mandatory requirements.
The post holder will liaise with the Emergency Planning and Trust representatives, as well as external organisations to develop, implement and review the organisations fire emergency plan.
The post holder will know the limits of their capabilities and when necessary, seek specialist advice from the Trust Authorising Engineer (Fire).
To advise and assist the Head of H&S and Fire Safety in the interpretation of current and future government legislation, NHS Firecode suite of documents and other official guidance in respect of fire safety in NHS premises.
Carry out safety audits with other members of staff and contribute to periodic authoritative reports to management concerning the condition of fire precautions in the Trust premises.
To assist and support the Fire/ Security and Health and Safety department.
Identify and assess fire risks in Trust premises and assist with reports to management recommending prioritised actions in respect of fire safety improvements.
Liaise with planning teams, local building control and fire authorities in the specification of fire precautions in new and existing premises.
Manage and supervise adequate provision, location and effective maintenance of all
firefighting equipment, fire safety signs, notices etc.
Investigate fires occurring in Trust premises in conjunction with the local fire and police authorities and ensure that fire reports are prepared and forwarded.
To share responsibility with the Head of Health & Safety and Fire Safety in liaison with the Estates Department to ensure that contractors working on Trust premises take effective steps to ensure that their activities do not subvert fire precautions in existing premises.
To undertake the training of staff in fire safety and evacuation training and record the relevant data for subsequent reports to relevant Groups or Committees.
To manage and oversee the training schedules of fire wardens and the Hospital Fire teams and to identify their training needs.
To undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post as may be required by the Trust Management Team.
To co-ordinate and assist the Head of H&S and Fire Safetyr to compile Estates Return Information.
Act on the issue of any NHS Estates Alerts which may affect the fire safety of the Trust premises.
The appointed post holder may be required to attend external training courses and CPD seminars to supplement and enhance their knowledge to ensure that they are aware of the latest developments in Fire Safety.
To carry out DATIX report for fire related incidents in conjunction with the Trusts DATIX system.
Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment:
As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role.
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