Job summary
The Estates Department at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust requires a Fire and H&S Manager, Trustwide. The Estates Department provides a critical service to the Trust, Estates directly impacts on frontline clinical care, cutting edge research, infection prevention and control and efficiency and sustainability across the Trust. The effectiveness of the Estates service is governed by the skills, experience, professionalism, productivity and attitude of the Estates staff. The postholder must conduct their behaviour at all times in a professional manner and consistent with Trust Values. The post holder will take full ownership of the role and responsibilities of the post as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification
Main duties of the job
o To provide technical expertise and management support to the Trust, its Officers and Managers on all aspects of fire prevention, protection and training to ensure that the Trust is able to meet its statutory obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO), Process Fire Precautions (Health & Safety at Work Act '74, MHSWR '99 & DSEAR '02) Building Regulations (Approved Documents B & M) and associated guidance in compliance with Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 05-01/2&3, and any other relevant fire safety legislation.o To be responsible for deciding on technical fire safety matters and the monitoring of overall fire safety in all premises owned, leased, or occupied by the Trust.o Lead the development, and maintenance, of the fire safety assurance system. Manage the corporate application of fire safety, and implement and review the fire risk management strategy within the organisation.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
To ensure that The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is compliant with all legislation relating to Fire and Estates Health & Safety management. This role requires the post holder to have a core in depth knowledge and experience of Fire Safety and progressively develop Health & Safety [2] management expertise. To educate and train staff to understand the importance of Fire Safety and Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Manage and support line managed staff
To assist with the development, implementation, maintenance, delivery and review of the organisations fire compliance responsibilities including training programmes to all members of staff. Ensure fire safety is clearly defined and understood by all, from the Board to individuals.
To use established systems and process such as the Estates H&S policy and processes, Risk Register, Datix accident /incident reporting and investigation system, CAFM system, ISO 9001 processes such as contractor H&S induction and management, Estates Compliance Toolkit /NHS PAM and contribute to the improvement of the same, in order to minimise risks and maintain continuous improvement of the Estates service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
To ensure that The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is compliant with all legislation relating to Fire and Estates Health & Safety management. This role requires the post holder to have a core in depth knowledge and experience of Fire Safety and progressively develop Health & Safety [2] management expertise. To educate and train staff to understand the importance of Fire Safety and Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Manage and support line managed staff
To assist with the development, implementation, maintenance, delivery and review of the organisations fire compliance responsibilities including training programmes to all members of staff. Ensure fire safety is clearly defined and understood by all, from the Board to individuals.
To use established systems and process such as the Estates H&S policy and processes, Risk Register, Datix accident /incident reporting and investigation system, CAFM system, ISO 9001 processes such as contractor H&S induction and management, Estates Compliance Toolkit /NHS PAM and contribute to the improvement of the same, in order to minimise risks and maintain continuous improvement of the Estates service.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Professional knowledge: degree or equivalent experience & courses
- Demonstrate knowledge of all current relevant legislation Understanding of ISO 9001
- Demonstrate experience of effective risk management & investigation.
- Seeking to /working towards recognised H&S qualification
Desirable
- Recognised industry qualification in H&S
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent teamworking and developing relationships at all levels
- Highly complex facts, analysis, interpretation, Judgements, conflicting demands, advice on multiple specialist fields & operations matters
- Formulate long term strategic plans
- Responsible for policy development & implementation
- Provide specialist training across the Trust
- Manages technicians or other staff
- Lead, plan, organise complex activities and participate in exercises e.g. fire strategies, emergency, business continuity, etc
- Analyse hard and soft data and produce reports and action plans
- Member of relevant institutions ( e.g. IFE, IFSM & NAHFO)
- Undertake fire Risk Assessment & internal audits
Experience
Essential
- Undertakes surveys and R&D activity
- Maintaining information systems Delegated budget & Authorises payments
- Manages contracts.
- Experienced in maintenance of equipment
- Develop financial & other KPI's implementing ISO 9001 Interpreting legal & industry guidelines and manage implementation, assess compliance & manage delivery
Communication Skills
Essential
- Provide & receive complex information, Negotiating skills/ convince Trust board members & Mediate
- Well-developed interpersonal and training skills
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Professional knowledge: degree or equivalent experience & courses
- Demonstrate knowledge of all current relevant legislation Understanding of ISO 9001
- Demonstrate experience of effective risk management & investigation.
- Seeking to /working towards recognised H&S qualification
Desirable
- Recognised industry qualification in H&S
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent teamworking and developing relationships at all levels
- Highly complex facts, analysis, interpretation, Judgements, conflicting demands, advice on multiple specialist fields & operations matters
- Formulate long term strategic plans
- Responsible for policy development & implementation
- Provide specialist training across the Trust
- Manages technicians or other staff
- Lead, plan, organise complex activities and participate in exercises e.g. fire strategies, emergency, business continuity, etc
- Analyse hard and soft data and produce reports and action plans
- Member of relevant institutions ( e.g. IFE, IFSM & NAHFO)
- Undertake fire Risk Assessment & internal audits
Experience
Essential
- Undertakes surveys and R&D activity
- Maintaining information systems Delegated budget & Authorises payments
- Manages contracts.
- Experienced in maintenance of equipment
- Develop financial & other KPI's implementing ISO 9001 Interpreting legal & industry guidelines and manage implementation, assess compliance & manage delivery
Communication Skills
Essential
- Provide & receive complex information, Negotiating skills/ convince Trust board members & Mediate
- Well-developed interpersonal and training skills
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.
