Job summary
The role of the post holder is to undertake the duties of a Fire Safety Manager (FSM) and act as the lead competent person in fire relation issues in accordance with the NHS HTM 05-01 standards and The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.To ensure the Trust meets it's Statutory and Common Law (Patient Care) obligations, the post holder must provide specialist fire safety advice, devise and ensure the delivery of statutory safety training for Fire Safety.The FSM will lead on all matters relating to fire safety, the post holder will be responsible for establishing and leading a "fire safety management system" across the organisation and building key working relationships internally and externally.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible ensuring accurate fire risk assessments are kept up to date, deficiencies are acted upon and documented.
Implement projects and manage (fire related) as funding is allocated from the Trusts annual capital programme.
Produce comprehensive reports for communicating to all levels within the Trust including Executive Committees and Trust Board.
Provide professional safety leadership and Management to ensure that the Trust complies with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and HTM 05-01 as far as reasonable practicable.
About us
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
- Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
- Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
- Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
- 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
- A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead on how the organisation meets its statutory obligations in respect of fire safety and 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 including supporting policy, protocols, and procedures for all Trust sites.
Be responsible for developing appropriate strategies, guidance, and codes of practice to facilitate effective implementation of Fire Safety Policy.
Be responsible for training, inspections and audits against current fire legislation and fire practices across the Trust.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead on how the organisation meets its statutory obligations in respect of fire safety and 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 including supporting policy, protocols, and procedures for all Trust sites.
Be responsible for developing appropriate strategies, guidance, and codes of practice to facilitate effective implementation of Fire Safety Policy.
Be responsible for training, inspections and audits against current fire legislation and fire practices across the Trust.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Master's Degree or equivalent in fire specialisation knowledge and experience.
Desirable
- Additional specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate level courses & experience to master's equivalent level.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of Fire safety management providing expert advice and knowledge to the Trust Board and operational staff across departmental boundaries on fire safety, fire risk management, fire legislation and codes of practice and fire safety training
Desirable
- Experience of working in a complex clinical environment in a similar role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist Fire Safety Courses e.g. Fire Service College or NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Master's Degree or equivalent in fire specialisation knowledge and experience.
Desirable
- Additional specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate level courses & experience to master's equivalent level.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of Fire safety management providing expert advice and knowledge to the Trust Board and operational staff across departmental boundaries on fire safety, fire risk management, fire legislation and codes of practice and fire safety training
Desirable
- Experience of working in a complex clinical environment in a similar role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist Fire Safety Courses e.g. Fire Service College or NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
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
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal National orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Brockely Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Employer's website
https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
