Job summary
The Fire Safety Advisor will provide support to the Trust's Fire Safety Manager in a wide range of duties. These include the day to day management and supervision of Fire Safety issues at Royal Preston Hospital, Chorley and South Ribble Hospital and at other sites as required. In the absence of the Trust's Fire Safety Manager, the post holder will deputise and take appropriate actions in regard to any fire incidents and queries that arise.
The Fire Safety Advisor has a key role in providing technical expertise to ensure that all buildings occupied by the Trust are, as far as is reasonably practicable, safe and free from hazards related to fire and general health, safety and welfare and that all staff are appropriately trained and informed in respect of their role, their responsibilities and the working environment.
The Fire Safety Advisor will be required to undertake the role and responsibilities of the Fire Safety Adviser as set out in HTM 05-01 (7.20) or any subsequent updates. They will provide expert advice on the application and interpretation of fire safety legislation and guidance, including all relevant HTMs. Additionally, the post holder will assist and contribute to the development and implementation of systems, policies and procedures designed to ensure that the Trust maintains appropriate fire safety procedures.
Main duties of the job
Provide professional, technical advice and guidance in relation to the interpretation and application of Fire Safety legislation and management to all staff and contractors and where appropriate to patients and the public.
In conjunction with the Fire Safety Manager, develop, maintain and promote a Trust-wide Fire Safety plan and organisational procedures which influence and direct actions within the Corporate Directorates. Monitor the implementation of the plan and systematically audit compliance with legislation and standards across the Trust.
Assist with the implementation of the Trust's Fire Safety Strategy.
Establish effective communication systems and working relationships that engage managers, staff and their representatives in Fire Safety. Demonstrate skills in persuasion, motivation, influence and negotiation.
As directed, maintain effective working relationships with the enforcing authorities and assist in the management of fire inspections, audit visits and the development of action plans.
Work closely with the Fire Safety Manager, other teams and Group Directorates on service developments and fire safety improvements via development schemes.
In conjunction with the Fire Safety Manager, ensure that the content of the Trust's Fire Safety Policy, protocols & procedures are up to date and that adopted changes or new legislation and guidance are reflected in Trust protocols, procedures and service developments.
About us
The post holder will ensure good standards of guidance and legislative compliance of fire safety are implemented and maintained within the Trust and work closely with Estates Managers to ensure all building, engineering, capital and operational schemes are designed to comply with Fire Safety standards, guidance building regulation, and HTM standards and to identify Fire Safety priorities and inform the Trust Estate Capital Investment Programme.
The Fire Safety Advisor will provide specialist skills and knowledge to support organisation governance and this will involve, but is not limited to, the completion of audits and inspections and the subsequent preparation and communication of management reports and statistical information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fire Safety Advisor (FSA) will provide the Trust with operational leadership in the field of Fire safety and technical fire detection device management. Communicating regularly with clinical staff and service managers, the Fire Safety Advisor will advise and support on all matters relating to the organisations fire detection systems, fire safety training, fire strategies and fire safety compliance.
The Fire Safety Advisor will assist to develop, maintain, and implement a Fire Strategy for the entire Trust premises with an approach to constant review and change according to National standards and the Trusts risks.
Fire safety compliance will be reported monthly to the Divisional board and Directors and details presented accordingly to reflect the position Fire is in and a detailed approach to improvement. Reporting will also be to the Finance Director and Deputy Chief Executive as the Trusts board level Director with responsibility for Fire Safety.
Develop and review on a constant basis the Trusts fire strategy looking at innovative ways to improve fire safety as well as Fire awareness.
The Fire Safety Advisor will be responsible for the reduction of risks relation to fire. Undertake comprehensive Fire risk assessments and fully document the strategic approach to improvement through spend capital.
Negotiating with architects, engineers, and project managers to influence design of buildings including major new builds, ensuring designs meet requirements but without unnecessary overprovision. Supervise construction through to handover including witness testing of installed engineered systems.
Providing technical and legislative advice for the Trusts projects (new builds, refurbishments, and alterations). Liaising with project managers, architects, design engineers and building control bodies regarding the same, devising and negotiating solutions to any issues. Monitoring construction, participating in witness testing and handovers
Working alongside the Trusts fully managed/maintained fire system and involved closely with the incumbent maintenance provider in relation to new risks and improvement works.
Liaising on a regular basis the Trusts fully approved Authorising Engineer (Fire) to ensure compliance to statutory regulations as well as meeting NHS expectations (HTMs).
Working closely with the Trust Capital teams to ensure standards are met and full compliance is achieved on each project.
The FSA has operational accountability for all fire related matters involving all of our sites across the LTHTR network. The FSA will work closely with Estates engineering department at all levels ensuring full compliance in relation to fire maintenance, involved in the process of upgrades and provide technical assurance to the full Estates team. The FSA is responsible for supporting the annualreplacement program and upgrade of devices and wider systems reviews As the Trusts appointed FSA you will be responsible for ensuring all regulatory affairs for are in order. The post holder is responsible for raising issues with the wider engineering team and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.
Other core duties include promoting collaborative approach with all teams involved, centred working relationships within the department across the trust and throughout the wider Estates community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fire Safety Advisor (FSA) will provide the Trust with operational leadership in the field of Fire safety and technical fire detection device management. Communicating regularly with clinical staff and service managers, the Fire Safety Advisor will advise and support on all matters relating to the organisations fire detection systems, fire safety training, fire strategies and fire safety compliance.
The Fire Safety Advisor will assist to develop, maintain, and implement a Fire Strategy for the entire Trust premises with an approach to constant review and change according to National standards and the Trusts risks.
Fire safety compliance will be reported monthly to the Divisional board and Directors and details presented accordingly to reflect the position Fire is in and a detailed approach to improvement. Reporting will also be to the Finance Director and Deputy Chief Executive as the Trusts board level Director with responsibility for Fire Safety.
Develop and review on a constant basis the Trusts fire strategy looking at innovative ways to improve fire safety as well as Fire awareness.
The Fire Safety Advisor will be responsible for the reduction of risks relation to fire. Undertake comprehensive Fire risk assessments and fully document the strategic approach to improvement through spend capital.
Negotiating with architects, engineers, and project managers to influence design of buildings including major new builds, ensuring designs meet requirements but without unnecessary overprovision. Supervise construction through to handover including witness testing of installed engineered systems.
Providing technical and legislative advice for the Trusts projects (new builds, refurbishments, and alterations). Liaising with project managers, architects, design engineers and building control bodies regarding the same, devising and negotiating solutions to any issues. Monitoring construction, participating in witness testing and handovers
Working alongside the Trusts fully managed/maintained fire system and involved closely with the incumbent maintenance provider in relation to new risks and improvement works.
Liaising on a regular basis the Trusts fully approved Authorising Engineer (Fire) to ensure compliance to statutory regulations as well as meeting NHS expectations (HTMs).
Working closely with the Trust Capital teams to ensure standards are met and full compliance is achieved on each project.
The FSA has operational accountability for all fire related matters involving all of our sites across the LTHTR network. The FSA will work closely with Estates engineering department at all levels ensuring full compliance in relation to fire maintenance, involved in the process of upgrades and provide technical assurance to the full Estates team. The FSA is responsible for supporting the annualreplacement program and upgrade of devices and wider systems reviews As the Trusts appointed FSA you will be responsible for ensuring all regulatory affairs for are in order. The post holder is responsible for raising issues with the wider engineering team and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.
Other core duties include promoting collaborative approach with all teams involved, centred working relationships within the department across the trust and throughout the wider Estates community.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Educated to degree level with a willingness to work towards membership of a professional organisation within the relevant Safety Domain e.g., fire safety and security
- Experience of working in the NHS and at a large Trust with multiple buildings and sites
- NEBOSH in Fire safety and Risk Management or working towards
- Qualification in relation to HTMs NHS standards (or equivalent)
- Membership of appropriate Professional Fire related organisation
- Fire Risk Assessment course at Fire Service College or similar
- Teaching qualification PTTLS, Train the trainer
Desirable
- Certificate in NHS Management
- Training formulation and presentation qualification
- Qualification In relation to Fire compartmentation and sign off procedures (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar role within an Estates or Facilities team. Demonstrable experience of having managed teams, operational budgets
- Able to demonstrate an expert technical understanding of fire related systems.
- Experience of successful negotiation and contract management and monitoring of external technical staff in relation to maintenance
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of NHS procedures for the management of Fire Safety and Health & Safety legislation.
- To have a detailed knowledge of the Trust's business structure and how the Facilities/Estate can contribute to the local and national healthcare agenda.
- Demonstrate significant experience at a senior position in the management of Fire Safety environment.
- Experience of finance management
- Experience of implementing NHS policies
Desirable
- Experience within a NHS healthcare environment
- Experience of developing joint and collaborative working with local health and commercial partners
- Experience of public sector procurement and tendering procedures
- Management of technical staff in a clinical environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Educated to degree level with a willingness to work towards membership of a professional organisation within the relevant Safety Domain e.g., fire safety and security
- Experience of working in the NHS and at a large Trust with multiple buildings and sites
- NEBOSH in Fire safety and Risk Management or working towards
- Qualification in relation to HTMs NHS standards (or equivalent)
- Membership of appropriate Professional Fire related organisation
- Fire Risk Assessment course at Fire Service College or similar
- Teaching qualification PTTLS, Train the trainer
Desirable
- Certificate in NHS Management
- Training formulation and presentation qualification
- Qualification In relation to Fire compartmentation and sign off procedures (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar role within an Estates or Facilities team. Demonstrable experience of having managed teams, operational budgets
- Able to demonstrate an expert technical understanding of fire related systems.
- Experience of successful negotiation and contract management and monitoring of external technical staff in relation to maintenance
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of NHS procedures for the management of Fire Safety and Health & Safety legislation.
- To have a detailed knowledge of the Trust's business structure and how the Facilities/Estate can contribute to the local and national healthcare agenda.
- Demonstrate significant experience at a senior position in the management of Fire Safety environment.
- Experience of finance management
- Experience of implementing NHS policies
Desirable
- Experience within a NHS healthcare environment
- Experience of developing joint and collaborative working with local health and commercial partners
- Experience of public sector procurement and tendering procedures
- Management of technical staff in a clinical environment.
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).
