Job summary
To act as the nominated Fire Safety Manager for QTS/CNWL Trust, providing advice and guidance on fire safety legislation, the identification and mitigation of fire risks, advising on effective control measures, monitoring performance and communicating key lessons learnt as a result of fire incidents. To manage the provision of expert technical fire safety advice through the Trust Fire Safety Advisory contract.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
To ensure QTS /CNWL compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) and Firecode HTM-05-01 Managing Healthcare Fire Safety.
Responsible for delivery of fire safety training to staff
To undertake fire risk assessments
To act as operational lead for management of fire safety.
To provide advice and guidance to QTS/CNWL to ensure statutory obligations
Review and develop fire safety related policies, procedures and practices,
Convene Trust Fire Safety Group, ensuring that all relevant matters are considered
Represent the Fire Safety Team at the Trust Safety group meeting.
To ensure fire safety incidents are investigated and followed up
To assist in the co-ordination and preparation of the CNWL annual fire safety audit.
To lead on "table-top" fire evacuation exercises held at high-risk sites
Managers and staff to plan / simulate fire evacuations where full evacuation drills are not feasible.
To be proactive in raising awareness of fire safety issues by:
- Designing and implementing training programmes
- Providing an introduction to fire safety through Induction training
- Provide training / refresher training courses
- Maintain the QTS risk register with regard to Fire Safety Risks.
Advise on Fire Safety requirements for capital projects, refurbishments and changes of use at all stages of schemes.
To ensure records are maintained
To undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post or as required by the Director of Operations.
About us
QTS operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL). Established in 2017, QTS provides a broad range of Estates and Facilities services, spanning strategic operational delivery through to estates maintenance and repairs, primarily within mental health and community healthcare settings. QTS are focused on our service user safety and experience while continuing to develop our services. We are an enthusiastic and focused organisation who support and invest in our staff teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the main duties of the job there is also:
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Maintains a good understanding of statutory compliance and risk awareness across the Estate.
- Follows policies and procedures, at all times. Supports the development and implementation of any new policies and procedures within own work area.
- Attends mandatory training and any other training appropriate to the role. This is to maintain existing and develop new skills as required to carry out the work.
*Writers Clause: This is an anticipated outline of the post holders duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list and may change from time to time in order to meet the changing needs of the Trust and Department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the main duties of the job there is also:
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Maintains a good understanding of statutory compliance and risk awareness across the Estate.
- Follows policies and procedures, at all times. Supports the development and implementation of any new policies and procedures within own work area.
- Attends mandatory training and any other training appropriate to the role. This is to maintain existing and develop new skills as required to carry out the work.
*Writers Clause: This is an anticipated outline of the post holders duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list and may change from time to time in order to meet the changing needs of the Trust and Department.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working within a service delivery or secure centre environment
- Demonstrable track record of providing excellent customer service
- Demonstrable track record of working to strict deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of healthcare sector, mental healthcare environment, or Facilities Management
- Experience of computerised Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems and procedures
- Knowledge of fire safety measures and their maintenance.
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved and applied technical education. Minimum Fire Engineer Degree or HNC, foundation degree, Level 4 or 5 fire engineering or equivalent Health and Safety qualification.
- Building Regulations and their application to fire safety, studied as part of Level 4 certificate or Diploma.
- Health and Safety knowledge and understanding that includes fire safety. To a minimum level 4
- Training and delivery certification at level 3
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Fire Safety legislation including enforcement, audit tools and inspection by statutory authorities
- Building Regulations and Healthcare Code in their application to new builds, and refurbishments.
- Healthcare fire safety as applied within secure areas.
Skills & Knowledge
Desirable
- Deliver FS advice when requested by staff, providing written responses to queries.
- Carry out fire risk assessments of secure healthcare premises and outpatient clinics.
- Deliver training sessions via Teams/Zoom. The sessions include Fire warden, senior fire warden.
- Deliver face to face training sessions on fire warden and practical firefighting with extinguishers and fire blankets.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working within a service delivery or secure centre environment
- Demonstrable track record of providing excellent customer service
- Demonstrable track record of working to strict deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of healthcare sector, mental healthcare environment, or Facilities Management
- Experience of computerised Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems and procedures
- Knowledge of fire safety measures and their maintenance.
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved and applied technical education. Minimum Fire Engineer Degree or HNC, foundation degree, Level 4 or 5 fire engineering or equivalent Health and Safety qualification.
- Building Regulations and their application to fire safety, studied as part of Level 4 certificate or Diploma.
- Health and Safety knowledge and understanding that includes fire safety. To a minimum level 4
- Training and delivery certification at level 3
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Fire Safety legislation including enforcement, audit tools and inspection by statutory authorities
- Building Regulations and Healthcare Code in their application to new builds, and refurbishments.
- Healthcare fire safety as applied within secure areas.
Skills & Knowledge
Desirable
- Deliver FS advice when requested by staff, providing written responses to queries.
- Carry out fire risk assessments of secure healthcare premises and outpatient clinics.
- Deliver training sessions via Teams/Zoom. The sessions include Fire warden, senior fire warden.
- Deliver face to face training sessions on fire warden and practical firefighting with extinguishers and fire blankets.
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).
