Fire Safety Advisor
To provide advice on structural Fire Safety for existing and new buildings and proposed alterations to buildings. To inspect buildings or alterations following completion and certify compliance with the relevant NHS Firecode and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
To review new Fire Safety legislation and Regulations and, where necessary, provide briefing notes and draft policies and procedures for comment/approval by appropriate meeting groups. To undertake fire risk assessment of onsite construction sites and advise if any issues or concerns.
Risk Assessment To undertake Fire Risk Assessments and carry out regular reviews in all premises (both on site and off site) managed by the Trust and to prepare reports and produce action plans for the Significant Findings As appropriate, implement the proposals outlined in the action plan and/or assist in the co-ordination/implementation of the action plan Liaise directly with accommodation lead on external rented properties for staff use Monitor the implementation of the action plan Undertake Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) assessments when requested Planning Able to plan own workloads and priorities using risk information including complex activities.
Ability to prioritise workloads to deal with reactive emergencies and ever changing landscape of risk planning Work with the specialist project planning team to enable delivery of projects in a timely manner, and identify any necessary additional resource required.Training & Education To give Fire Safety instruction, lectures and practical training to all levels of NHS staff, including part-time and voluntary workers To provide induction training of new staff in Fire Safety and procedures To instruct staff in the use of fire-fighting appliances To give instruction on patient and personnel evacuation To arrange and carry out fire drills/evacuations at agreed times in conjunction with the Heads of Departments Liaison & Local Fire Authority Be the Trusts secondary contact with Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS), maintaining a close working relationship and arranging any necessary site visits to be made by them (in the absence of the Fire Officer) To ensure that the DWFRS is informed of Fire Safety arrangements, site and building layout and availability of water supplies for fire fighting In the absence of the Fire Officer, ensure that DWFRS are informed about any special fire or life risk, even if only of a temporary nature, and that they are advised of changes in conditions or situations of any such risk To arrange for the Fire and Rescue Services attendance at drills or exercises Equipment In collaboration with the Fire Officer, ensure that all firefighting equipment is maintained and available for use at all material times To monitor contractors and in-house staff to ensure such equipment is maintained correctly To monitor the selective testing of equipment as required ensuring fully operational, this shall include fire alarms and detectors, extinguishers, emergency lighting, etc.
Records To keep a record of all training visits made, drills carried out and Fire Risk Assessments throughout all the Trust premises Maintain a register of all fire incidents and other fire related matters. Provide reports, as required, to the Trust and Department of Health, with support from the Fire Officer Produce statistics and annual report as and when required Make appropriate recommendations for future Fire Safety to the Fire Officer, and to minimise false fire alarms based on the recorded information, for them to escalate for approval and action Fire & False Alarms In the event of a fire, attend site during working hours and support Fire Team if deemed necessary In the event of a fire, to support the Fire Officer in undertaking an investigation as to the cause and, if appropriate, put forward proposals to reduce the risk of a recurrence To prepare and submit reports relating to fires and false alarms To prepare ad hoc reports when require by the Fire Responsible/Designated person Team Working Work in conjunction with the Fire Officer, greater Estates & Facilities team, Site Managers, Internal Fire Team and Fire Safety Group Contribute appropriately to all aspects of the Trusts Fire Risk Assessment and training workload, thus helping to achieve agreed goals and objectives.
Organise, manage and attend the Fire Safety Group meetings. Deputise for the Chair (Fire Officer) when necessary Attend and contribute to team meetings and training sessions Facilitate and support regular and ad hoc meetings, as required (i.e. Trust Health & Safety Committee) Organise and manage, with support of the Fire Officer, the Trust Fire Wardens and liaise with them on a regular basis Personal Development Keep up to date with relevant legislation, technological and good practice changes Maintain a detailed knowledge of the existing Estate, as well as planned changes/developments Ensure that relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is undertaken.Regularly attend relevant courses and NAHFO meetings, to maintain liaison between Partners