Job summary
The Estates & Facilities Directorate is seeking a Trust Fire Safety Officer to join the Compliance Team to support the delivery of a safe Hospital for all users. We are looking for someone who has good knowledge of fire safety in a hospital setting, fire risk management, fire risk assessing and auditing, fire legislation including codes or practise, fire safety training, who can support Strategic Estate and Project Development plans, and advise end users on fire safety.
Main duties of the job
Job purpose
To provide fire safety advice and assistance to the Estates Projects Department in all project work, to include alarm system design, emergency lighting design, and structural alterations and new build works. To provide similar to other Trusts under any service level agreements. Oversee the input of the Fire Authorising Engineer (AE).
To undertake risk assessments and to provide specialist training and to manage the duties of the Trust Fire Risk Assessor / Training Officer and the Trust Training Officer to enable the Trust to meet the statutory requirements of Local Authorities, Building Control, the Fire Authority and NHS Firecode Directives.
To provide and update the Trust Fire Policy and Fire Strategy documentation. To provide similar to other Trusts via any service level agreements.
To provide the details of identified failings in fire safety standards to the Fire Safety Manager and to assist the Estates Department and other departments in the setting of priorities for the cost effective management of fire risks identified within the risk assessment process. To provide similar to other Trusts under any service level agreements.
To assist in the management of all aspects of fire safety to other NHS organisations as necessary through any Service Level Agreements, in terms of risk assessment and training provisions and the provision of fire policies and strategies.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Providing appropriate advice on the application and interpretation of fire legislation and fire safety guidance, including Firecode and the Regulatory Order Fire Safety.
- Provide a point of co-ordinated advice and guidance all aspects of fire prevention and training work and the associated activities across all properties and services.
- To undertake and/or commission risk assessments of all properties within the ESH Trust and other Trusts premises through existing Service Level Agreements.
- Prepare reports and prioritise action plans following the risk assessment process to the ESHT Fire Safety Manager / Board and through Design Services and to other Trusts via any service level agreement.
- As appropriate, and in conjunction with the Fire Safety Manager, implement the proposals outlined within the action plan and/or assist in the co ordination and implementation of the action plan.
- To review and update the Trust Fire Policy and Trust Fire Strategy as necessary providing this documentation to the Fire Safety Manager for Board approval as required.
- To liaise with the fire authorities and statutory bodies on all aspects of fire precautions and legislation to ensure that such recommendations are incorporated as appropriate, and to maintain fire standards throughout the Trust.
- To design and implement the training programme of fire lectures, drills and all aspects of fire training in normal and outside normal working hours, e.g. night shifts and to provide the staffing input to Learning and Development to ensure their mandatory training days receive suitable coverage.
- To monitor the uptake of and numbers completing the Trust on-line training program and as necessary update the program in conjunction with elearning.
- To implement and manage the practical and local fire training regime in all areas of occupancy within the Trust premises and within other Trusts via any service level agreement.
- Monitoring the activities of Contractors engaged on works within Trust premises to ensure that fire safety standards are maintained in construction works.
- To provide current information on fire safety standards to the Trust Fire Safety Manager, AD EFM, Estates Managers.
- Working on a multi-disciplinary team basis, establishing joint recommendations and responsibilities for the application of determined policies that are affordable and in the overall best interest of the patients.
- Making recommendations and establishing priorities for fire prevention measures to ensure compliance whilst working within established budgets.
- To produce the Annual report on all fire matters, including alarm activations, fire occurrences, deficiencies, suggested improvements and fire training to the Trust Board.
- Through the risk management process to ensure that all fire fighting and fire alarm equipment is maintained in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Commission external contractors to undertake routine maintenance and repairs.
- To ensure adequate fire safety signs and notices are displayed and to advise Maintenance and Design Services where there are deficiencies.
- To provide direction / assistance for the department administration assistant in regard to the input of training records and the records of attendance to fire lectures and drills onto Trust data bases.
- To receive copies of full monthly records and to advise the Fire Safety Manager, Service Directors and departmental managers of necessary actions so that steps can be taken to improve attendance at mandatory fire safety training.
- To investigate causes of fire and prepare a report on the circumstances and make recommendations to prevent further incidents.
- To maintain liaison with Fire Service and Local Authority Building Control with regard to the inspection of buildings, and to prepare a report of such inspections on the action taken/recommendations.
- Whilst undertaking risk assessments, audits or other visits to ensure any serious defects found to implement as necessary any life risk safety actions and to ensure a report is forwarded immediately to the relevant officer/department to ensure that any further remedial work is undertaken to correct any defect within a given time.
- Working with the Estates Managers to establish and carry out an annual review of the 5 year forward maintenance register for fire protection systems.
- Prepare an annual forecast of expenditure required to meet fire safety standards in Trust properties reporting for inclusion on the Directorates Capital Works programme.
- To design, monitor and update the Trust on-line training program in conjunction with the Trust Workforce Education and Development.
- In support of the Head of Projects, contribute to the all new/upgrading schemes and works taking place in relation to the fire precautions, content and work/risk effect to site services.
- To continue to manage the provided solution to the high number of unwarranted fire calls made by the Trust, and liaising with the Enforcing Authority in the implementation.
- To provide reports / information to the Trust Fire Safety Manager annually or as otherwise appropriate.
- Liaising with managers and staff on fire safety issues. To participate in and advise on all relevant aspects of planning and commissioning of new altered premises.
- To liaise with the Enforcing Authority in the management of premises where failings have been identified through the implementation of fire safety plans and strategies where defects and failings are of a long-term nature in final resolution.
- The post holders duties must at all times be carried out in compliance with the Trusts policies and procedures, in particular, the postholder must act in accordance with the Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety Policies.
- To provide the required fire training and drills for contractors, nursing and other healthcare staff and students who are working within Trust premises and where the Trust is considered the Host and as such the provider of such training under RRO requirements.
- To provide risk assessment and training services on an income generative manner to the Trust within Doctors practices and other premises within the NHS who are not linked into a service level agreement with the ESHT.
- This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as requested by their Line Manager.
- To act as the Trust liaison to the National Association of Health Fire Officers, sitting on any panels as necessary to ensure that the Trust is kept informed of any relevant changes in National recommendations of the association.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Providing appropriate advice on the application and interpretation of fire legislation and fire safety guidance, including Firecode and the Regulatory Order Fire Safety.
- Provide a point of co-ordinated advice and guidance all aspects of fire prevention and training work and the associated activities across all properties and services.
- To undertake and/or commission risk assessments of all properties within the ESH Trust and other Trusts premises through existing Service Level Agreements.
- Prepare reports and prioritise action plans following the risk assessment process to the ESHT Fire Safety Manager / Board and through Design Services and to other Trusts via any service level agreement.
- As appropriate, and in conjunction with the Fire Safety Manager, implement the proposals outlined within the action plan and/or assist in the co ordination and implementation of the action plan.
- To review and update the Trust Fire Policy and Trust Fire Strategy as necessary providing this documentation to the Fire Safety Manager for Board approval as required.
- To liaise with the fire authorities and statutory bodies on all aspects of fire precautions and legislation to ensure that such recommendations are incorporated as appropriate, and to maintain fire standards throughout the Trust.
- To design and implement the training programme of fire lectures, drills and all aspects of fire training in normal and outside normal working hours, e.g. night shifts and to provide the staffing input to Learning and Development to ensure their mandatory training days receive suitable coverage.
- To monitor the uptake of and numbers completing the Trust on-line training program and as necessary update the program in conjunction with elearning.
- To implement and manage the practical and local fire training regime in all areas of occupancy within the Trust premises and within other Trusts via any service level agreement.
- Monitoring the activities of Contractors engaged on works within Trust premises to ensure that fire safety standards are maintained in construction works.
- To provide current information on fire safety standards to the Trust Fire Safety Manager, AD EFM, Estates Managers.
- Working on a multi-disciplinary team basis, establishing joint recommendations and responsibilities for the application of determined policies that are affordable and in the overall best interest of the patients.
- Making recommendations and establishing priorities for fire prevention measures to ensure compliance whilst working within established budgets.
- To produce the Annual report on all fire matters, including alarm activations, fire occurrences, deficiencies, suggested improvements and fire training to the Trust Board.
- Through the risk management process to ensure that all fire fighting and fire alarm equipment is maintained in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Commission external contractors to undertake routine maintenance and repairs.
- To ensure adequate fire safety signs and notices are displayed and to advise Maintenance and Design Services where there are deficiencies.
- To provide direction / assistance for the department administration assistant in regard to the input of training records and the records of attendance to fire lectures and drills onto Trust data bases.
- To receive copies of full monthly records and to advise the Fire Safety Manager, Service Directors and departmental managers of necessary actions so that steps can be taken to improve attendance at mandatory fire safety training.
- To investigate causes of fire and prepare a report on the circumstances and make recommendations to prevent further incidents.
- To maintain liaison with Fire Service and Local Authority Building Control with regard to the inspection of buildings, and to prepare a report of such inspections on the action taken/recommendations.
- Whilst undertaking risk assessments, audits or other visits to ensure any serious defects found to implement as necessary any life risk safety actions and to ensure a report is forwarded immediately to the relevant officer/department to ensure that any further remedial work is undertaken to correct any defect within a given time.
- Working with the Estates Managers to establish and carry out an annual review of the 5 year forward maintenance register for fire protection systems.
- Prepare an annual forecast of expenditure required to meet fire safety standards in Trust properties reporting for inclusion on the Directorates Capital Works programme.
- To design, monitor and update the Trust on-line training program in conjunction with the Trust Workforce Education and Development.
- In support of the Head of Projects, contribute to the all new/upgrading schemes and works taking place in relation to the fire precautions, content and work/risk effect to site services.
- To continue to manage the provided solution to the high number of unwarranted fire calls made by the Trust, and liaising with the Enforcing Authority in the implementation.
- To provide reports / information to the Trust Fire Safety Manager annually or as otherwise appropriate.
- Liaising with managers and staff on fire safety issues. To participate in and advise on all relevant aspects of planning and commissioning of new altered premises.
- To liaise with the Enforcing Authority in the management of premises where failings have been identified through the implementation of fire safety plans and strategies where defects and failings are of a long-term nature in final resolution.
- The post holders duties must at all times be carried out in compliance with the Trusts policies and procedures, in particular, the postholder must act in accordance with the Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety Policies.
- To provide the required fire training and drills for contractors, nursing and other healthcare staff and students who are working within Trust premises and where the Trust is considered the Host and as such the provider of such training under RRO requirements.
- To provide risk assessment and training services on an income generative manner to the Trust within Doctors practices and other premises within the NHS who are not linked into a service level agreement with the ESHT.
- This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as requested by their Line Manager.
- To act as the Trust liaison to the National Association of Health Fire Officers, sitting on any panels as necessary to ensure that the Trust is kept informed of any relevant changes in National recommendations of the association.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to level 6 of equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Science or engineering-based education or experience of fire safety
- Membership of a professional organisation (for example the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE); Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) etc)
Desirable
- Science, engineering or fire engineering / fire safety degree
- Corporate membership of professional organisation (such as the Institute of Fire Engineers (MIFireE)
- Professional qualification in a fire related subject (for example Confederation of Fire Protection Associations Europe (CPFA) Diploma, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
- Qualified Fire Brigade inspecting officer
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of undertaking risk assessments in Healthcare Facilities
- Evidence of achievement of organisational/development objectives
- Preparing and delivering training programs
Skills
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Legislation and Codes of Practice and Fire Safety Training
- Ability to Undertake Fire Safety Audits
Desirable
- Detailed Knowledge of Firecode Understanding of Fire Modelling Techniques
- Knowledge of Risk Management Techniques
- Ability to Work to Time Scales and Within Budgets
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to level 6 of equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Science or engineering-based education or experience of fire safety
- Membership of a professional organisation (for example the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE); Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) etc)
Desirable
- Science, engineering or fire engineering / fire safety degree
- Corporate membership of professional organisation (such as the Institute of Fire Engineers (MIFireE)
- Professional qualification in a fire related subject (for example Confederation of Fire Protection Associations Europe (CPFA) Diploma, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
- Qualified Fire Brigade inspecting officer
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of undertaking risk assessments in Healthcare Facilities
- Evidence of achievement of organisational/development objectives
- Preparing and delivering training programs
Skills
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Legislation and Codes of Practice and Fire Safety Training
- Ability to Undertake Fire Safety Audits
Desirable
- Detailed Knowledge of Firecode Understanding of Fire Modelling Techniques
- Knowledge of Risk Management Techniques
- Ability to Work to Time Scales and Within Budgets
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).
