Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Trust Fire Safety Manger to join our Team, to provide the necessary leadership to embed fire safety matters across the Trust.
The post holder will join a dynamic and skilled team which provides fundamental support to clinical and non-clinical teams in understanding and implementing all fire life safety legal and statutory requirements.
We are seeking individuals with a proven track record in handling fire safety across large complex estates, providing professional expertise and technical leadership.
Experience in the correct Standards, Regulations and Guidelines is essential.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the day to day management of Fire Safety Team
Provide clear and quantitative assurance on the progress of the Fire Safety Team to the Head of Fire Safety
Manage fire safety audits and Fire risk assessment programme
Monitor the provision passive fire protection
Review fire policies, documentation
Provide & maintain all records
Ensure legal compliance is being maintained
Planning Quality & Improvement initiatives
Excellent communication skills
For full details, please refer to the full job description.
About us
We offer a vital and challenging role in an exciting, fast moving, flexible working environment. We have a strong commitment to your personal and professional development and you will have access to the Education Programme through the Essentia Academy.
In addition to this we offer excellent benefits including:
- The NHS Pension scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee Assistance Programme
A comprehensive staff Health and Wellbeing Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience gained within fire safety management
- Fire training college course(s) for fire Safety Management certification, or equivalent
Desirable
- Other training e.g., college courses, evening classes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams and on own initiative and working with limited support, with an understanding of when to seek support
- Significant experience gained in the process to ensure legal compliance in accordance with the various Acts of Parliament and Local by-laws required under health & safety an appreciation of the intricate language of legal documents etc.
- Significant experience of project work, working in a hospital setting across a number of areas
- Demonstrable experience in problem solving in order to assist in developing robust evacuation plans and fire strategies within the workplace
Desirable
- Experience of Microsoft Office
Knowledge, skills and ability
Essential
- Significant in-depth knowledge, of the regulatory reform order, Firecode and HTM 05.01, managing healthcare fire safety 05.02 guidance and support of functional provision in healthcare premises
- Significant experience of development of Healthcare Fire Safety Policies and Procedures.
Desirable
- Professional in approach, outward looking and confident
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience gained within fire safety management
- Fire training college course(s) for fire Safety Management certification, or equivalent
Desirable
- Other training e.g., college courses, evening classes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams and on own initiative and working with limited support, with an understanding of when to seek support
- Significant experience gained in the process to ensure legal compliance in accordance with the various Acts of Parliament and Local by-laws required under health & safety an appreciation of the intricate language of legal documents etc.
- Significant experience of project work, working in a hospital setting across a number of areas
- Demonstrable experience in problem solving in order to assist in developing robust evacuation plans and fire strategies within the workplace
Desirable
- Experience of Microsoft Office
Knowledge, skills and ability
Essential
- Significant in-depth knowledge, of the regulatory reform order, Firecode and HTM 05.01, managing healthcare fire safety 05.02 guidance and support of functional provision in healthcare premises
- Significant experience of development of Healthcare Fire Safety Policies and Procedures.
Desirable
- Professional in approach, outward looking and confident
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
