Fire Safety Advisor
Job overview
The Fire Safety Advisor ensures Trust-wide fire safety compliance, delivers statutory training, and provides expert guidance in line with NHS Firecode (HTM 05) and fire safety legislation RRFSO 2005
Main duties of the job
To work on behalf of the Trust to deliver an
environment that is safe with a minimum fire risk
so that the highest standards of clinical care can
be made available to patients.
The Fire Safety Adviser will provide a comprehensive, inclusive and professional fire management service for the Trust. Provide expert advice on all fire related matters. To carry out inspections and risk assessments on all Trust properties.
To train staff of all disciplines and levels on fire related matters (Core training)
All within a national and NHS fire prevention framework and according to training standards, advice and guidance provided by the Home Office and the NHS.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Areas/Tasks
To provide expert advice and management in the interpretation and application of the provisions of legislation, Fire code and other official documentation in respect of fire safety in UHNM premises.
To advise management (at all levels, including senior management teams) of their initial and continuing responsibilities in respect of their designated premises requiring risk assessments under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and maintaining the necessary provisions following inspection on behalf of management.
To undertake complex and highly detailed risk inspections using the techniques of
Fire code: HTM 05 series. This includes the identification and assessment of fire risks in healthcare premises. Based on these assessments, reports will be provided to management recommending prioritised actions in respect of fire safety improvements.
To liaise with Estates staff and planning teams, local building control and Fire Authorities in
the specification of Fire precautions in proposed new and existing premises including the co-ordination of meetings.
To manage and supervise adequate provision, siting and effective maintenance of all first aid fire-fighting equipment, fire safety signs and fire notices.
To be the lead and have overall responsibility for the maintenance of accurate records of fires and unwanted fire signals. This includes inputting the records into a National database for Healthcare premises.
Responsible for the compilation of comprehensive end of year statistics for use in Annual Trust Reports.
To be lead investigator for UHNM Trust for fires and unwanted fire signals including investigating fires that occur in suspicious circumstances in conjunction with local fire and police authorities.
To ensure that the presence and activities of contractors working on site do not subvert fire precautions in existing premises.
Ensures that fire exits, fire escapes and associated exit routes are regularly maintained and remain free from obstruction. This includes spot check inspections.
Ensures that fire alarms and first aid fire fighting equipment are regularly maintained and tested.
To be responsible for a regular programme of inspections of all Trust premises including all wards, theatres, roof spaces, basements and ducts, plant rooms, outpatient areas and offices.
Responsible for responding to all complaints relating to fire safety matters including equipment, signage, procedures and policies.
To implement Trust fire safety policies across the UHNM. To produce fire safety procedures specific to each building/working area and its occupancy.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria- Degree in business or fire related subject.
- Knowledge of fire safety policies. procedures, and practices. Specialist training in fire safety and management.
- Higher degree in relevant subject
- Health and Safety qualification
- Affiliation to a professional body
Experience
Essential criteria- Specialist training in fire safety and management.
- Extensive experience in fire safety management.
- Currently employed in a management position.
- Previous experience within a Health Service context.
- All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
- References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
- We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
- Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
- New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.
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At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!
If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.
If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of application to ensure sufficient time for the recruitment and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.