Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Responsible Person - Water Safety

The closing date is 23 August 2026

Job summary

To ensure that all water systems on site are fully compliant with all aspects of current health and safety and water safety legislation and guidance.

To ensure that RBHFT Water Safety Policies and Guidance Notes are fully implemented and adhered to.

Manage the appointed sub-contractors, service providers and the in-house team of plumbers to deliver safe and compliant water quality testing, maintenance activities as well as reactive remedial works.

Ensure the Water Safety Plan is developed/maintained and Risk Assessments are regularly reviewed, updated and actioned as required.

Main duties of the job

Implement a Safe System of Work for water safety compliance across RBHFT estates portfolio.

Review and maintain Trust Water Safety Policy and Guidance Notes to comply with latest legislation, industry guidance, sustainability and operational requirements.

Write/review water safety risk assessments and implement the action plan

Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operatives, managers, contractors and users to work to.

Develop a water safety reporting pack and issue bi-weekly to the WSG on key elements of water safety operational activates, sampling results and compliance.

Issue 1/4ly strategic reports, analysing trends in sampling and water safety results in order to advice the WSG on strategic improvement to improve safety and compliance.

Produce a RAG rated H&S reporting pack for inclusion in H&S and Estates Compliance reporting.

Manage DATIX and Risk Register actions relating to Water Safety.

Manage action trackers, chairing weekly meeting with service providers, to ensure progress and compliance.

Work with the Estates Engineering Manager, hard FM contractors and Trust capital work team to implement remedial and capital investment works in accordance with Trust SFI policies.

Investigate serious incidents and breaches in compliance relating to water safety, working alongside patient safety and risk management teams to analyse root cause analysis and implement recommendations.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Date posted

28 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-8130919CORB7-WATERS

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

17a Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As the RP Water, take full responsibility for implementing the Water Safety Plan at RBFT

Maintain the Trust CAFM system with an up-to-date asset list and plan the associated PPM tasks

Take primary responsibility for managing the Trust water safety Zeta Safe CAFM system.

Work with the Trust sustainability lead to adopt improvement measures to meet agreed targets.

Assess industry innovations and new technologies for adoption at RBHFT, to reduce water consumption and continuously improve efficiencies of service and revenue costs.

Continually review of Water Safety Risk Assessments and written schemes to eliminate and mitigate risks.

Carry out bi-annual Water Safety Risk Assessments

Liaise with authorities such as the Environment Agency, HSE and supply authorities relating to address enquiries and issue reports as required.

Conduct routine audits as agreed with the Duty Holder to ensure documented evidence and assurance of compliance.

Manage and oversee

Monitor borehole consumption to ensure abstraction limits are not exceeded, implementing remedial actions as required.

Collate, monitor and report on estates water meter readings, to ensure water consumption is minimised and water tank turnover is maintained.

Support Capital Investment project managers to soft-land projects and minor works into operational assets via the WSG.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As the RP Water, take full responsibility for implementing the Water Safety Plan at RBFT

Maintain the Trust CAFM system with an up-to-date asset list and plan the associated PPM tasks

Take primary responsibility for managing the Trust water safety Zeta Safe CAFM system.

Work with the Trust sustainability lead to adopt improvement measures to meet agreed targets.

Assess industry innovations and new technologies for adoption at RBHFT, to reduce water consumption and continuously improve efficiencies of service and revenue costs.

Continually review of Water Safety Risk Assessments and written schemes to eliminate and mitigate risks.

Carry out bi-annual Water Safety Risk Assessments

Liaise with authorities such as the Environment Agency, HSE and supply authorities relating to address enquiries and issue reports as required.

Conduct routine audits as agreed with the Duty Holder to ensure documented evidence and assurance of compliance.

Manage and oversee

Monitor borehole consumption to ensure abstraction limits are not exceeded, implementing remedial actions as required.

Collate, monitor and report on estates water meter readings, to ensure water consumption is minimised and water tank turnover is maintained.

Support Capital Investment project managers to soft-land projects and minor works into operational assets via the WSG.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Water Safety in healthcare environment - HTM04
Contract/resource management

Desirable

Professional membership
working with a quality management system (e.g. ISO 9001)

Experience

Essential

RP Water knowledge and experience

Desirable

Working with CAFM systems

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Water Safety in healthcare environment - HTM04
Contract/resource management

Desirable

Professional membership
working with a quality management system (e.g. ISO 9001)

Experience

Essential

RP Water knowledge and experience

Desirable

Working with CAFM systems

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

17a Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

17a Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)