Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fire Safety Adviser. The Fire Safety Adviser will be responsible to the Head of Security, Fire Safety and Compliance, with delegated responsibility to the Trust Fire Safety Manager for managing all aspects of Fire Safety. The post holder will be required to work across all University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sites.
The successful applicant will have previous fire service, NHS fire Safety experience and working with an outsourced or Private Finance Initiative (PFI) service provision. Extensive knowledge of and experience in the practical application of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and ability to undertake fire risk assessments using a modern approach.
Main duties of the job
You will be highly motivated and organised with a proven track record of performing fire risk assessments within an NHS healthcare environment, including the provision of training development and must possess a technical understanding of the aspects of firefighting equipment and the ability to develop and practice evacuation procedures. You will need to have effective interpersonal and communication skills, excellent report writing and presentation skills. The proficient use of Microsoft Office, e.g. Word, power point and Excel is essential.
Please note: Please apply for this position only if you have the required qualifications and experience as outlined in the job specification.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Post Graduate Diploma Level, and/or equivalent relevant background experience in Fire Safety Management
- Good written/spoken English.
- Membership of an Association of Fire Officers.
- Knowledge of legislation & regulation regarding fire the Regulatory Reform Order 2005.
- Highly specialist expert knowledge of fire safety management.
Desirable
- Accreditation as Fire Manager or similar fire industry accreditation where possible.
Experience
Essential
- Fire Management experience within a large service organisation or Fire Authority.
- Experience of working with both internal and external customers at all levels of an organisation.
- Experience of effectively applying specialist legislation, regulation, policies, practices and procedures which relate to fire safety.
- In depth working knowledge of using, installing and interrogated fire safety systems.
- Experience of delivering/facilitating training programmes.
- Able to work outside normal working hours.
Desirable
- Trained and competent in fire safety design.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Presentation, influencing, negotiation and persuasion.
- Organisational and leadership.
- Analytical, creative and visionary.
- IT literate - familiar with computer software.
- Investigative.
- Capable of remaining clam whilst under high pressure.
- Ability to use own judgement.
Communication
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to deal with a changing workload.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Leader and team player.
- Ability to successfully influence and negotiate.
- Ability to recognise in yourself work related stress and pressures.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies including the Constitution, Standing Orders and data protection policies.
- Outcome focussed.
- Self-confidence and personal drive Flexibility.
- Able to work under pressure and make decision without referral to others.
- Role may include some work in the evening and at weekends.
- Able to keep abreast of advancements in fire management.
Other requirements, including:
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others.
- Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment.
Desirable
- An ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current fire management and policy affecting health in the public sector.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Post Graduate Diploma Level, and/or equivalent relevant background experience in Fire Safety Management
- Good written/spoken English.
- Membership of an Association of Fire Officers.
- Knowledge of legislation & regulation regarding fire the Regulatory Reform Order 2005.
- Highly specialist expert knowledge of fire safety management.
Desirable
- Accreditation as Fire Manager or similar fire industry accreditation where possible.
Experience
Essential
- Fire Management experience within a large service organisation or Fire Authority.
- Experience of working with both internal and external customers at all levels of an organisation.
- Experience of effectively applying specialist legislation, regulation, policies, practices and procedures which relate to fire safety.
- In depth working knowledge of using, installing and interrogated fire safety systems.
- Experience of delivering/facilitating training programmes.
- Able to work outside normal working hours.
Desirable
- Trained and competent in fire safety design.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Presentation, influencing, negotiation and persuasion.
- Organisational and leadership.
- Analytical, creative and visionary.
- IT literate - familiar with computer software.
- Investigative.
- Capable of remaining clam whilst under high pressure.
- Ability to use own judgement.
Communication
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to deal with a changing workload.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Leader and team player.
- Ability to successfully influence and negotiate.
- Ability to recognise in yourself work related stress and pressures.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies including the Constitution, Standing Orders and data protection policies.
- Outcome focussed.
- Self-confidence and personal drive Flexibility.
- Able to work under pressure and make decision without referral to others.
- Role may include some work in the evening and at weekends.
- Able to keep abreast of advancements in fire management.
Other requirements, including:
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others.
- Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment.
Desirable
- An ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current fire management and policy affecting health in the public sector.
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).
