Job summary
Responsible for establishing and leading a "fire and security safety management system" across the organisation and building key working relationships internally and externally.
Leading on how the organisation meets its statutory obligations in respect of fire safety and security advising the relevant Committees of the effects of new or amended legislation and on the effectiveness of compliance.
Identify and lead initiatives in support of a comprehensive Fire Strategy and Security Strategy including supporting policy, protocols, and procedures for all Trust sites.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for developing appropriate strategies, guidance, and codes of practice to facilitate effective implementation of Fire Safety Policy and Security Management Policy
- Responsible for training, inspections and audits against current fire/security legislation and fire/security practices across the Trust.
- Responsible for providing accurate fire risk assessments and action plans.
- Produce comprehensive reports for communicating to all levels within the Trust including Executive Committees and Trust Board.
- Provide leadership, advice, and support in Fire Safety and Security Management across the Organisation
About us
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journals Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated Kings Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge requirement of criminal law, and criminal justice system with an emphasis on safety and security within the NHS environment
- Extensive knowledge requirement of fire safety legislation and NHS Firecode guidance documents
- Good personnel management skills and knowledge of the interrelationships between different service providers within the NHS
- Knowledge of process of risk assessment relating to safety within the workplace
- A thorough knowledge of the application of current fire safety legislation to a range of premises
Desirable
- Good drafting, interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and external agencies. Good IT skills
- Fire engineering/fire safety degree or other relevant aca Understanding of Fire Engineering principles and Fire Modelling
- A working knowledge of fire legislation and Department of Health Fire code demic qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified or studying to MSc degree level or equivalent professional qualification
- Membership of a professional organisation (Institution of Fire Engineers, Institute of Fire Safety Managers, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, Security Management Institute etc.)
- Recognised teaching or trainer qualification, NVQ 3 or equivalent
- Hold a nationally recognised management qualification equivalent to degree level, preferably in Security Management, Fire Safety
- Accredited NHS Security Management Specialist qualification
Desirable
- Diploma in Security Management
- Advanced Certificate in Hospital Fire Management (Fire Service College)
- Training in healthcare fire safety
- Registered as a fire risk assessor with a recognised accreditation body
- Understanding of Fire Engineering principles and Fire Modelling
- A working knowledge of fire legislation and Department of Health Fire code
- NHS Security Management Training Accreditation for dealing with violence and aggression and conflict resolution
Training
Essential
- To undergo professional training in security management and fire safety provided by the NHS England and other agencies
- Ongoing professional development as required within competency and skills framework
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed presentation and teaching skills to deliver training programmes throughout a multidisciplinary workforc
- Previous experience of working in Security or Risk Management for at least 5 years, or experience of working in a clinical environment within the NHS for at least 5 years
- Knowledge of Fire Safety & Security Management systems and legislation
- Knowledge of risk management theory and techniques
- Thorough knowledge of Estates HTM's and HBN's
Desirable
- Experience of Fire Safety & Security Management in a complex healthcare context
- Experience of Fire and security Risk Assessments in a complex healthcare context
- Experience in team working, managing a personal workload and the preparation of reports
- Knowledge of Fire Safety principles in healthcare premises including the HTM 05 series
- Knowledge of fire-related building services and engineering principles
- Experience of preparing and delivering training courses
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge requirement of criminal law, and criminal justice system with an emphasis on safety and security within the NHS environment
- Extensive knowledge requirement of fire safety legislation and NHS Firecode guidance documents
- Good personnel management skills and knowledge of the interrelationships between different service providers within the NHS
- Knowledge of process of risk assessment relating to safety within the workplace
- A thorough knowledge of the application of current fire safety legislation to a range of premises
Desirable
- Good drafting, interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and external agencies. Good IT skills
- Fire engineering/fire safety degree or other relevant aca Understanding of Fire Engineering principles and Fire Modelling
- A working knowledge of fire legislation and Department of Health Fire code demic qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified or studying to MSc degree level or equivalent professional qualification
- Membership of a professional organisation (Institution of Fire Engineers, Institute of Fire Safety Managers, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, Security Management Institute etc.)
- Recognised teaching or trainer qualification, NVQ 3 or equivalent
- Hold a nationally recognised management qualification equivalent to degree level, preferably in Security Management, Fire Safety
- Accredited NHS Security Management Specialist qualification
Desirable
- Diploma in Security Management
- Advanced Certificate in Hospital Fire Management (Fire Service College)
- Training in healthcare fire safety
- Registered as a fire risk assessor with a recognised accreditation body
- Understanding of Fire Engineering principles and Fire Modelling
- A working knowledge of fire legislation and Department of Health Fire code
- NHS Security Management Training Accreditation for dealing with violence and aggression and conflict resolution
Training
Essential
- To undergo professional training in security management and fire safety provided by the NHS England and other agencies
- Ongoing professional development as required within competency and skills framework
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed presentation and teaching skills to deliver training programmes throughout a multidisciplinary workforc
- Previous experience of working in Security or Risk Management for at least 5 years, or experience of working in a clinical environment within the NHS for at least 5 years
- Knowledge of Fire Safety & Security Management systems and legislation
- Knowledge of risk management theory and techniques
- Thorough knowledge of Estates HTM's and HBN's
Desirable
- Experience of Fire Safety & Security Management in a complex healthcare context
- Experience of Fire and security Risk Assessments in a complex healthcare context
- Experience in team working, managing a personal workload and the preparation of reports
- Knowledge of Fire Safety principles in healthcare premises including the HTM 05 series
- Knowledge of fire-related building services and engineering principles
- Experience of preparing and delivering training courses
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.
