Senior Fire Safety Adviser | East London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £58,698 - £65,095 per annum inc HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, E1 8DE |
| Company: | East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6256875/363-CP5904586-B |
Summary
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Are you a naturally helpful and creative thinking Fire Safety Adviser? Do you have proven experience leading Fire Safety improvement and change?
We are looking for an exceptional and inspirational Senior Fire Safety Adviser - a technical expert who will be pivotal senior member of the Trust and of the estates management team.
This newly created role will be a highly visible member of estates who will contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust’s overall Fire Safety staretgy and ensure alignment with the Estates Strategy and the Trust’s vision, values and strategic objectives.
With over 130 properties across East London, Luton & Bedfordshire and a multitude of service contracts with NHS and Private sector providers, you will be instrumental in ensuring that we are providing the best possible experience and quality of care for the population that uses our services as well as staff and partners that work for our Trust.
You will have a proven track record of providing NHS (or similar) Fire Safety Management as well as being an inspirational leader who takes pride in stakeholder engagement.
As an effective Senior Fire Safety Adviser , you will;
Hold the position of Trust Fire Safety Adviser in accordance with the requirements of Healthcare Technical Memorandums and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO).
Be accountable to the Assistant Director - Fire Safety, and will be professionally responsible to create and maintain an estate that delivers the right environment to support the provision of high-quality healthcare and the wellbeing of staff, and to make the Trust an employer of choice through meeting the needs of its people and ensuring goods and services are provided competitively.
To research and interpret legislation and ensure the effective translation into policy and procedures, coordinate their practical application and make clear recommendations to the Senior Management in relation to the approach to be taken in order to develop compliant management arrangements.
Plan, prepare and deliver fire training across the Trust ensuring it is tailored to meet the operational and legislative needs of all departments across the Trust and ensure that all parties are aware of their statutory duties as appropriate.
Our mission is to make a positive difference in people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Carry out Fire Risk Assessments / Audits in line with the requirement of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 an assist in the management of Action Plans arising from such inspections. Produce safety reports, clear, measurable and timetabled action plans and ensure that all documents are readily available, up to date and accurate.
Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up to date Fire Safety Plans.
Devise and implement strategies for an adequate response to fire emergencies which must ensure the safe evacuation of patients, visitors and staff.
Ensure that a programme of regular fire drills is implemented across the organisation and that appropriate records are maintained.
Monitor all fire incidents and unwanted fire signals and report all fire incidents in accordance with NHS protocols and actively work to reduce the number of accidental and unnecessary actuations of the active fire detection and alarm systems.
Assist with the investigation of serious fire incidents and with the provision of detailed reports itemising causes / consequences / remedial action etc. for the Board Level Director for ‘fire’.
Provide comprehensive Fire Safety advice to the Trust and external design consultants in relation to the design and fire precaution requirements, working closely with Projects teams to ensure Fire Safety compliance is adhered to for all new builds, refurbishment and minor works.
Assist in the monitoring planned maintenance programme for all passive and active systems
Ensure that all organisations working on Trust premises, including contractors, consultants and key stakeholders are conversant with and complying with Trust Policy and Procedures.
To liaise with key stakeholders, the Fire Service and Trust appointed consultants to obtain advice and clear guidance on developing a plan of action of dealing with a fire emergency leading to relevant changes being made to the fire strategy or policy ensuring it is up to date and relevant.
Assist with the development and maintenance of relevant files to record matters in relation to fire safety for each premises within the organisation, including Fire Risk Assessments; notices issued or served on the Trust; policies and procedures; drawings / plans, etc.
Along with the ADFS, be responsible for identifying, investigating, and delivering strategic improvements that will enhance the quality and value of services delivered by the Directorate or the Trust and deliver long-term benefits to the Trust.
Developing policy, strategy and best practice to support the Trust’s Mission, Values and Strategic Objectives.
To line manage members of the Fire Safety team as required.
(Please refer to the job description for a full range of duties and responsivities)
As a dynamic and values-driven Senior Fire Safety Officer, you will be committed to collaborative working and passionate about the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda. You will be a vision-led individual with a strong desire to make a difference and help steer our Trust into the future.
“Does this job excite you but you feel as though you don’t have experience in all of the areas listed in this Job Description, or that your skills and qualifications don’t perfectly meet the requirements? We would welcome applications from under-represented groups in this sector such as women and BAME candidates.
At ELFT Estates, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re passionate about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criterion or qualification in the job description, we actively encourage you to apply or to reach out for a conversation. You could be just the person that we are looking for.
David Stevens – Director of Estates, Facilities and Capital Development"
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024
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