East of England Ambulance Service

Health, Safety & Fire Specialist

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Job summary

The Trust is looking to appoint an individual to the position of Health, Safety & Fire Specialist.

Working closely with the Head of Health, Safety & Security and other Senior Managers The Health, Safety & Fire Specialist is responsible for leading on the Health & Safety and Fire Management plan and the day-to-day management of Department Team Members to implement and manage the legal/regulatory duties within the Trust, which involves a regime of continual auditing, monitoring, and review, so that the Trust has discharged their statutory obligations across all operational activity whilst delivering a strong Safety Culture.

Main duties of the job

To lead the implementation of designated health and safety activities/ projects, advising on appropriate health, safety & fire strategies and actions.
To ensure that the Trusts health, safety & fire practices are developed in order that the highest standards are achieved.
To manage safety and fire inspections of premises across the Trust and ensure are carried out in line with the annual plan.
To produce reports on fire management including information on fire risk assessments. Incorporating action planning and monitoring.
To provide training, advice and are support on all aspects of Health & Safety and Fire management issues and legislative implications to groups of staff dependent on their role, including large groups and individual focused support.
To be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff within the Health, Safety & Security Team including appointments, sickness management and appraisal.

About us

The members of the Health, Safety & Security Team are located throughout the six counties of the East of England and work from both our offices based, at various regional headquarters, as well as from home. This flexibility is of great benefit to support our staff across the Trust and team members and is agreed directly with line management.

Date posted

06 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

247-SS-HS&FS-0824

Job locations

Regional

SG8 6DE

Job description

Job responsibilities

See enclosed job description and person specification for the Health, Safety & Fire Specialist for full details of this role within the Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See enclosed job description and person specification for the Health, Safety & Fire Specialist for full details of this role within the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NEBOSH Diploma (or Equivalent, Degree Level) or Equivalent Experience
Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment, or Equivalent (or suitable and significant experience within a relevant field).

Desirable

Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH)
Management/Leadership Qualification

Experience

Essential

Substantial Health & Safety and/or Fire Managerial experience in the NHS or other large organisation.
Demonstrated experience of developing & delivering presentations/training packages to groups at all levels within a large organisation.
Understanding and comprehensive knowledge of legislation, best practice in Health & Safety and Fire Management including external reporting requirements (HSE, ICS, CQC)
Demonstrated experience of undertaking Fire Risk Assessment in a large organisation.

Skills

Essential

Be able to prioritise complex agenda, own work and be able to direct others effectively
Ability to work with people (Staff and Patients) in a distressed and vulnerable state to obtain accurate, factual and relevant information.
Technical knowledge of Health & Safety and Fire Management equipment/systems.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work within an environment with conflicting demands and pressures.
Able to challenge the views of others effectively and appropriately.
Ability to travel across the region.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NEBOSH Diploma (or Equivalent, Degree Level) or Equivalent Experience
Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment, or Equivalent (or suitable and significant experience within a relevant field).

Desirable

Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH)
Management/Leadership Qualification

Experience

Essential

Substantial Health & Safety and/or Fire Managerial experience in the NHS or other large organisation.
Demonstrated experience of developing & delivering presentations/training packages to groups at all levels within a large organisation.
Understanding and comprehensive knowledge of legislation, best practice in Health & Safety and Fire Management including external reporting requirements (HSE, ICS, CQC)
Demonstrated experience of undertaking Fire Risk Assessment in a large organisation.

Skills

Essential

Be able to prioritise complex agenda, own work and be able to direct others effectively
Ability to work with people (Staff and Patients) in a distressed and vulnerable state to obtain accurate, factual and relevant information.
Technical knowledge of Health & Safety and Fire Management equipment/systems.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work within an environment with conflicting demands and pressures.
Able to challenge the views of others effectively and appropriately.
Ability to travel across the region.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Regional

SG8 6DE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Regional

SG8 6DE

Employer's website

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