Job summary
Ensuring the Trust Board has appropriate assurances that the requirements of current fire safety legislation are met across the Trust and, where appropriate compliance with the objectives of Fire code.Co-ordinating fire safety issues throughout the organisation's activities.Overseeing day-to-day implementation of the fire safety policies.Managing the fire safety teams across Manchester University Foundation TrustEnsuring all new construction and renovation works taking place across the Trust are compliant with Building Regulations and HTM Guidance with regards to fire safety.Ensuring Helipad operations are compliant with CAA recommendations and the facility is manned and operational during programmed hours
Main duties of the job
Deputising for and assisting the Fire Safety Manager in undertaking the following tasks:-o Ensuring that effective arrangements are in place to safely deal with any outbreak of fire and activations of any fire alarm system.Developing & maintaining close working relationships with the PFI Consortium at both Oxford Rd and Wythenshawe sites, the Trust Estates Teams and other FM service providers.Line management of the fire safety teams across the Trust including Helipad manager and team.Co-ordinating fire safety issues throughout the organisation's activities across all sites and Community Properties.Maintaining the existing fire precautions standards and driving a program responsible for improving fire safety throughout the Trust.Developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the organisation's fire safety management systemDeveloping, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the organisation's fire safety procedures and protocols.Ensuring that appropriate fire risk assessments (FRAs) are undertaken, recorded and the outcomes suitably reported.Chairing fire safety groups and committees as necessary.Attending and preparing positional reports for the Operational Health and Safety Group Meeting.Advising management of the steps necessary to comply with current fire safety legislation, British Standards, HTM's and any other published guidance or approved document.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Graduate of the Institute of Fire Engineers or equivalent
- Successful completion of a specialist fire prevention course.
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree + specialist knowledge acquired through courses and experience to master's level or equivalent.
- Knowledge of the application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order).
- Knowledge on the application of Building Regulations.
- Experience of applying HTM fire safety guidance in a hospital environment.
Desirable
- Membership of a professional organisation.
- Experience of reviewing Business Continuity plans.
- NEBOSH general certificate or equivalent.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Significant specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience.
- Experience of managing and leading teams.
- Have knowledge and understanding of buildings maintenance and fabrication.
- Understanding of and completion of fire risk assessment.
- Report writing skills.
- Advanced IT skills including word, excel, PowerPoint. Excellent communicator at all levels.
- Ability to compile accurate and concise reports. Ability to complete complex documentation.
- Ability to read and understand plans and drawings.
- Innovative thinker and problem solver.
- Ability to organise self and others. Ability to manage a budget. Ability to work on own and as part of a team
ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Highly motivated and resourceful with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Able to work with minimal supervision and manage fire safety matters and compliance matters within the Trust.
- Ability to make judgments having considered the relevant legislation and guidance.
- Holds a current driving license.
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Graduate of the Institute of Fire Engineers or equivalent
- Successful completion of a specialist fire prevention course.
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree + specialist knowledge acquired through courses and experience to master's level or equivalent.
- Knowledge of the application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order).
- Knowledge on the application of Building Regulations.
- Experience of applying HTM fire safety guidance in a hospital environment.
Desirable
- Membership of a professional organisation.
- Experience of reviewing Business Continuity plans.
- NEBOSH general certificate or equivalent.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Significant specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience.
- Experience of managing and leading teams.
- Have knowledge and understanding of buildings maintenance and fabrication.
- Understanding of and completion of fire risk assessment.
- Report writing skills.
- Advanced IT skills including word, excel, PowerPoint. Excellent communicator at all levels.
- Ability to compile accurate and concise reports. Ability to complete complex documentation.
- Ability to read and understand plans and drawings.
- Innovative thinker and problem solver.
- Ability to organise self and others. Ability to manage a budget. Ability to work on own and as part of a team
ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Highly motivated and resourceful with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Able to work with minimal supervision and manage fire safety matters and compliance matters within the Trust.
- Ability to make judgments having considered the relevant legislation and guidance.
- Holds a current driving license.
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).
