Job summary
We are looking for proactive team member to a carry out the duties as a Fire Safety Advisor to provide professional guidance and support in relation to Fire Safety and risk management to managers and staff through Simply Serve Ltd at Yeovil District Hospital and affiliated NHS organisations. The post deputises for the Fire Safety Manager and acts as an appointed Competent Person for Fire Safety in order that the Trust and supported organisations can fulfil their legal responsibilities.
To lead, implement, co-ordinate and maintain efficient fire prevention services including delivering a fire safety education programme. The post carries out and delivers the outcomes of Fire Risk Assessments and develops fire evacuation procedures.
This is a diverse role that spans all activities of the trust and is responsible for advising on technical fire matters and for monitoring the state of fire precautions and fire safety in premises for which the Trust is responsible and for the provision of training in fire safety to all Trust Staff.
The post holder(s) will act as the point of liaison between the Fire Authority and the Trust at an operational level.
Main duties of the job
Lead on fire risk assessment delivery and outcomes with schemes of work.
Oversee compliance in areas such as developing fire evacuation plans, oversight of fire alarm systems, fire door, fire damper testing regimes and firefighting equipment associated with premises, maintaining records and improvements.
Advise on and develop passive fire safety protection in building compartmentation measures.
Work with estates and facilities staff to ensure that contractors working within the Trust are aware of fire safety requirements and carry out regular inspections of premises to ensure that fire safety is being maintained.
Provide fire safety education and training to Trust staff and associated persons such as contractors in their responsibilities regarding fire safety.
Coordinate with Estates staff and planning teams, contractors, local building control and Fire Authority in the specification of fire precautions in new and existing premises.
Advise on fire safety implications at the planning, design, construction and commissioning stages of all new projects, ensure they meet any applicable legislative requirements, in doing so meet and liaise with the appropriate inspectors.
Assist in the development and review of fire safety strategies and protocols for all new and existing premises.
About us
You will be working within Simply Serve Ltd (SSL) which is a subsidiary organisation of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The post will be based at Yeovil District Hospital within the Estates and Facilities department. This is an operational role requiring being present on site for the duration of employment with flexible working at times when cover is available. Training and development opportunities will be supported in order to gain competency and personal development in role.
Working for SSL within a small team you will find a rewarding and challenging role in a friendly supportive environment working to keep patients, staff and visitors safe. Opportunities for learning and development are fundamental in developing staff skills and knowledge at a higher level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide professional technical advice and support to the Fire Safety Manager (SSL) in support of Estates services and operational site managers on the implementation of fire safety policies and procedures in line with legislation including; the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005;The Fire Safety Act 2021; the Building Safety Act 2022; with particular regard to the responsibilities and duties of the Fire Safety Advisor as defined in HTM 05-01.
Lead on fire risk assessment delivery and outcomes with schemes of work that develop and maintain safety standards in estates engineering functions related to passive and active fire safety measures. Oversee compliance in areas such as developing fire evacuation plans, oversight of fire alarm systems, fire door, fire damper testing regimes and firefighting equipment associated with premises, maintaining records and improvements.
Advise on and develop passive fire safety protection in building compartmentation measures. Audit and record penetrations within buildings to maintain and upgrade fire safe compartments.
Work with estates and facilities staff to ensure that contractors working within the Trust are aware of fire safety requirements prior to them commencing work on site. Carry out regular inspections of premises to ensure that fire safety is being maintained.
Provide fire safety education and training to Trust staff and associated persons such as contractors in their responsibilities regarding fire safety.
Coordinate with Estates staff and planning teams, contractors, local building control and Fire Authority in the specification of fire precautions in new and existing premises.
Liaise with and Inform the fire authority of any works or changes that may affect the fire safety of any trust premises.
Communicate and coordinate with organisations occupying the same premises as the Trust to ensure fire safety assessment, procedures and training are undertaken.
Receive and resolve incidents of fire safety concerns from staff, patients, visitors and members of the public.
Advise on fire safety implications at the planning, design, construction and commissioning stages of all new projects, ensure they meet any applicable legislative requirements, in doing so meet and liaise with the appropriate inspectors.
Assist in the development and review of fire safety strategies and protocols for all new and existing premises.
Provide detailed information to assist with the submission of reports to the Fire Safety Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide professional technical advice and support to the Fire Safety Manager (SSL) in support of Estates services and operational site managers on the implementation of fire safety policies and procedures in line with legislation including; the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005;The Fire Safety Act 2021; the Building Safety Act 2022; with particular regard to the responsibilities and duties of the Fire Safety Advisor as defined in HTM 05-01.
Lead on fire risk assessment delivery and outcomes with schemes of work that develop and maintain safety standards in estates engineering functions related to passive and active fire safety measures. Oversee compliance in areas such as developing fire evacuation plans, oversight of fire alarm systems, fire door, fire damper testing regimes and firefighting equipment associated with premises, maintaining records and improvements.
Advise on and develop passive fire safety protection in building compartmentation measures. Audit and record penetrations within buildings to maintain and upgrade fire safe compartments.
Work with estates and facilities staff to ensure that contractors working within the Trust are aware of fire safety requirements prior to them commencing work on site. Carry out regular inspections of premises to ensure that fire safety is being maintained.
Provide fire safety education and training to Trust staff and associated persons such as contractors in their responsibilities regarding fire safety.
Coordinate with Estates staff and planning teams, contractors, local building control and Fire Authority in the specification of fire precautions in new and existing premises.
Liaise with and Inform the fire authority of any works or changes that may affect the fire safety of any trust premises.
Communicate and coordinate with organisations occupying the same premises as the Trust to ensure fire safety assessment, procedures and training are undertaken.
Receive and resolve incidents of fire safety concerns from staff, patients, visitors and members of the public.
Advise on fire safety implications at the planning, design, construction and commissioning stages of all new projects, ensure they meet any applicable legislative requirements, in doing so meet and liaise with the appropriate inspectors.
Assist in the development and review of fire safety strategies and protocols for all new and existing premises.
Provide detailed information to assist with the submission of reports to the Fire Safety Manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Works autonomously within delegated levels of authority
- analyse complex situations and formulate appropriate solutions/responses
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Works autonomously within delegated levels of authority
- analyse complex situations and formulate appropriate solutions/responses
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).
