Job responsibilities
Provides
professional advice to the General Manager of Estates and Senior Management
within the organisation on fire safety issues, including the compilation,
prioritisation and regular review of a fire precautions backlog and
modernisation works schedule, prioritised using a risk managed approach.
To
be responsible for ensuring that current risk assessments are available for
all areas and that a programme of reviews is in place and that assessments
are re-validated if any structural alterations, changes of use or occupancy
occur. To ensure that risk assessment recommendations/actions are actioned
appropriately by Trust management and auditable records are maintained.
Ensure that the Facilities Risk Register is regularly reviewed and updated in
relation to fire safety.
To
ensure that all areas and specifically those occupied by patients have
documented and agreed evacuation procedures that preserve the safety of
occupants in the event of a fire alert.
Prepares
regular programmes for modular fire training in conjunction with the Fire
Officers/-Fire safety Manager / other training providers and participates in
the on-going education and training of staff at all levels, on fire safety
and evacuation techniques.
Ensure
that appropriate managers and staff are aware of current legislation and any
future changes that will affect the Trust.
Work
closely with managers to achieve fire safety objectives in relation to
capital and planned/unplanned maintenance work.
Ensure
that training targets agreed with management are achieved and provide
quarterly reports on progress. Ensure that systems are in place for the
recording and distribution of staff training information.
Liaises
with the Local Authority Fire Brigade Officers in the inspection of
buildings; the investigation of outbreaks of fire; the implementation of
action plansand fire matters of joint interest. Networks with other Trusts
and organisations on fire safety issues.
Ensure
that adequate records of all fire related incidents are kept and the
necessary reports are prepared for senior management and NHS Estates.
Ensure
appropriate professional standards are maintained. Set objectives for oneself
and all managed staff; undertake regular appraisal of performance and
personal development needs. Conduct return to work interviews; manage leave
of team in order to maintain sufficient cover and carry out other duties
associated with staff management.
Acts
as Senior Safety Officer / Advisor in duties related to the operation of the
LGI Helipad.
Liaises
with other external bodies having mandatory or advisory fire prevention
responsibilities.
Compiles
and prepares data relating to fire issues for the Fire Safety Assurance and
Governance Groups and other adhoc reports.
Ensures
the following:-
Fire
alarm system log books are regularly checked to certify that the systems are
maintained to the appropriate British Standard; that all maintenance
checks/tests, defects etc are reported, acted upon and the appropriate audit
records are available for independent inspection.
Fire
Safety Policies and Procedures are established for all Trust properties and
reviewed on a regular basis.
Adequate
appropriate fire fighting equipment is provided and installed throughout the
Trusts premises and is maintained/tested in accordance with the manufacturers
and DoH recommendations and a register kept of all tests.
Advise
on all fire prevention requirements in new and existing buildings within the
Trust, in accordance with the NHS Firecode, Fire Precautions Acts and any
other statutory requirements including liaison with appropriate consultants
and external bodies.
Ensure
that the necessary fire notices, signs and emergency escape lighting are
provided, fixed and maintained where necessary.
Inspection
of all means of escape are undertaken regularly to ensure that they are clear
and maintained and to report all defects to the appropriate senior
management/Fire Safety Leads.
Monitors
and reports on the compliance of CMTs/Directorates with fire policies and
procedures.
Ensure
that fire safety is managed in accordance with Controls Assurance standards
and implement actions plans to improve levels of compliance.
Ensure
that adequate record drawings of premises showing fire compartmentation, fire
alarms, emergency lighting etc. are maintained by Estates and that
appropriate processes are in place that ensures they are up dated whenever
necessary.
Ensure
that current Fire Risk Assessments and any other approval documentation for
Trust property are maintained and updated in line with any physical or
operational changes.
Ensure
a report which assesses the degree to which Trust premises and operational
procedures comply with fire safety legislation, regulations, policies and
principles is presented annually to the Trust Board and that the annual
Certificate of Fire Safety Management is completed on behalf of the Chief
Executive.
Manage
delegated financial budgets within agreed parameters.
Production
of an annual fire safety report.
Completion
of the Annual Certificate of Fire Safety Management.
Ensuring
current risk assessments and evacuation plans are available for all areas of
the Trust.
Maintaining
statistical fire information for internal and external purposes.
Demonstrating
that fire issues are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner.
Ensuring
that the Fire Safety Committee and Fire Safety Leads are effectively engaged
in the operational management of fire safety.
Maintaining
a current risk assessed schedule of backlog fire schemes.
Demonstrating
effective team performance through objective setting and regular appraisal
reviews.
Undergo
any training that is considered appropriate and to identify the training
needs of subordinate staff and to draw up a programme of these needs.
Participate
in and manage an on call fire rota for Trust properties; respond to any call
within fifteen minutes and attend site if required within one hour if in
future this is required
Ensure
that the appropriate line manager is informed on day-to-day issues that are
on going, including outcomes on specific tasks/objectives. To identify fire
safety related issues that are significant to Estates/Facilities and make
management aware of their importance.
The
post holder will be required to be flexible according to the needs and
resources of the Division and may be requested to undertake other duties as
appropriate to the grade of the post.
