Job summary
Reporting to the Fire Safety Manager, the Deputy Fire Safety Manager is responsible for providing specialist professional advice, whilst coordinating fire safety arrangements for the Trust. The post holder will provide managers and staff with expertise, advice and guidance on all aspects of fire safety to assist the Trust in achieving and maintaining compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and associated requirements.
The post holder will aim to provide a comprehensive, inclusive and professional service to the Trust and work towards the creation of a pro-fire safety culture. In addition, the post holder will be required to influence the prevention and reduction of fire safety related incidents across the Trust, developing reporting mechanisms for improving the use of incident data to reduce risks and reducing the likelihood of prosecution.
Please note the Job Description is currently indicative Band 7 and subject to job evaluation review.
Main duties of the job
- Regularly undertaking and producing suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments for Trust premises, exercising judgement when identifying and assessing fire risks to suggest remedial actions.
- Identifying the Trust's status regarding compliance with current legislation and guidance, escalating non-conformity and putting in place/recommend remedial actions and forecast results.
- Developing and delivering both short and long-term strategic plans for fire safety risk management.
- Ensuring those directly involved in fire safety management act in accordance with their defined responsibilities.
- Reviewing all fire safety related incidents.
- Building and maintaining good working relationships with all stakeholders.
- Developing and overseeing the implementation of an effective fire safety training programme.
- Deputising for the Fire Safety Manager, when required.
- Developing and monitoring the Fire Safety Policy and associated procedures.
- Developing mechanisms for reporting fire safety compliance
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
- Staff networks
- Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role requirements:
- Diploma or equivalent experience gained within fire safety management.
- Professional knowledge gained through experience
- Demonstrable evidence of CPD
- UK Driving License
- Demonstrable experience in a similar role
- Experience of writing and delivering complex reports
- Experience of developing fire policies and procedures
- Experience of analysing, interpreting and acting on complex data
- Experience of managing projects
- Experience in dealing with challenging issues
- Demonstrable specialist knowledge in the application of fire safety legislation
- Effective communication
- Advanced IT skill
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role requirements:
- Diploma or equivalent experience gained within fire safety management.
- Professional knowledge gained through experience
- Demonstrable evidence of CPD
- UK Driving License
- Demonstrable experience in a similar role
- Experience of writing and delivering complex reports
- Experience of developing fire policies and procedures
- Experience of analysing, interpreting and acting on complex data
- Experience of managing projects
- Experience in dealing with challenging issues
- Demonstrable specialist knowledge in the application of fire safety legislation
- Effective communication
- Advanced IT skill
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or equivalent experience gained within fire safety management.
- Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE), or equivalent organisation with demonstrable evidence of CPD completion.
- Certificate in training practice or extensive experience of preparing and delivering training related to fire safety.
- UK driving licence
- Excellent working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and the Building Regulations, their practical implications and application.
Desirable
- Health and safety qualifications.
- Registered as a Tier 3 Fire Risk Assessor with an accredited body e.g. Tiered Fire Risk Assessor Register (TFRAR).
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience in a similar fire safety role, preferably in a healthcare environment or equivalent multi-site organisation.
- Demonstrable experience in conducting and producing suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments.
- Experience in the planning, delivering and evaluating training programmes in relation to fire safety.
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or equivalent experience gained within fire safety management.
- Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE), or equivalent organisation with demonstrable evidence of CPD completion.
- Certificate in training practice or extensive experience of preparing and delivering training related to fire safety.
- UK driving licence
- Excellent working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and the Building Regulations, their practical implications and application.
Desirable
- Health and safety qualifications.
- Registered as a Tier 3 Fire Risk Assessor with an accredited body e.g. Tiered Fire Risk Assessor Register (TFRAR).
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience in a similar fire safety role, preferably in a healthcare environment or equivalent multi-site organisation.
- Demonstrable experience in conducting and producing suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments.
- Experience in the planning, delivering and evaluating training programmes in relation to fire safety.
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust HQ or St James
Exeter or Bristol (hybrid home working)
EX2 7HY
Employer's website
https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
