Job summary
Fire Safety Advisor
Department: Estates Services
Band 7 £43,742 to £50,056 per annum plus (Golden Hello 10% on first year and 2nd year5 % Anniversary Payments)
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Estates Services Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital is actively searching for a Trust Fire Safety Advisor to contribute to ensuring a secure environment for all hospital users. We are seeking for an individual with a good knowledge in hospital fire safety, including fire risk management, assessment, and auditing, expertise with fire legislation and codes of practice, and experience in providing fire safety training.
The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Strategic Estate and Project Development plans and will provide guidance to end users on fire safety matters. We take pride in offering an opportunity to work in a forward-thinking environment where dedication to a transformative journey for our Estates services is paramount.
If you are inspired by this opportunity and wish to join our exceptional Estates team dedicated to excellence, Milton Keynes Estates service awaits you.
Interview: 06/02/2024
Main duties of the job
Act as a specialist advisor to the Trust on all matters related to fire safety, ensuring the Trust complies with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- The post holder will be responsible for undertaking a program of suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments throughout the Trust
- To provide competent Trust wide fire safety advice to staff
- Deliver fire awareness training to all staff and volunteers
- To ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and Fire code across the Trust.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Service Responsibilities
- Carry out planned maintenance across a range of electrical and mechanical systems
- Provide interpretation and application of the provisions of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire code and other official guidance and legislation in respect of fire safety in NHS premises. Ensure that fire safety statutory compliance is co-ordinated and maintained.
- Carry out suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments as per the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire code and the Trusts Fire Safety Action Plan. Undertake specialist fire risk assessments within clinical and non-clinical environments as required. Ensure the dissemination and practical application of fire risk assessments to functional heads and staff with specific fire responsibilities.
Financial Responsibilities
- To manage the fire budget for maintenance
- Raise Purchase Orders as required for specialist materials, equipment and services.
Personnel Responsibilities
- To maintain effective channels of communication within the Trust between Management, staff, contractors, visitors.
- To work openly with other staff within the department to ensure technical information is recorded and disseminated through the various disciplines as required
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Service Responsibilities
- Carry out planned maintenance across a range of electrical and mechanical systems
- Provide interpretation and application of the provisions of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire code and other official guidance and legislation in respect of fire safety in NHS premises. Ensure that fire safety statutory compliance is co-ordinated and maintained.
- Carry out suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments as per the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire code and the Trusts Fire Safety Action Plan. Undertake specialist fire risk assessments within clinical and non-clinical environments as required. Ensure the dissemination and practical application of fire risk assessments to functional heads and staff with specific fire responsibilities.
Financial Responsibilities
- To manage the fire budget for maintenance
- Raise Purchase Orders as required for specialist materials, equipment and services.
Personnel Responsibilities
- To maintain effective channels of communication within the Trust between Management, staff, contractors, visitors.
- To work openly with other staff within the department to ensure technical information is recorded and disseminated through the various disciplines as required
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a fire related discipline or be able to demonstrate substantial fire safety experience
- Fire Service or NHS Fire Safety Advisor background
- Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers
- Comprehensive knowledge of current fire safety legislation, Fire code and associated guidance documents, achieved through courses or experience to master's level or equivalent
- Comprehensive working knowledge of fire detection, emergency lighting and other systems in relation to fire precautions.
- IOSH
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the NHS
- Fire risk assessment for healthcare premises (HTM 05-02)
- Firecode for healthcare premises (HTM 05-02 & HTM 05-03)
- NeBOSH
Experience
Essential
- Fire safety experience within the NHS or other large public sector organisations
- Experience in the application of fire safety legislation, Fire code and other fire related guidance documents
- Experience assessing, developing and delivering comprehensive fire training programmes based on relevant training needs analysis
- Experience in competently, assessing and documenting fire related risk
Desirable
- Fire risk assessment & audits within a Mental Health / secure service environment
- Experience developing fire safety policies in a secure healthcare environment
Skills
Essential
- Resilience to pressure, when achieving task deadlines under difficult or distressing situations of a technical nature
- Ability to apply the correct fire safety strategy solutions to passive and active fire precautions
- To empathise with customers problems and seek acceptable solutions
- To accurately and safely plan Fire Safety programs of work which will include Users, Works Staff and Contractors
- Undertaking Audits and Surveys
- Excellent computer skills
- Use of spreadsheets and software packages such as Fm-first and MiCad.
- Work on own initiative following SOPS and protocols
- Ability to work to timescales to meet objectives
Personal and people development
Essential
- Self-motivating
- Regular updates through Journals, Workshops, and refresher courses
Communication
Essential
- Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a fire related discipline or be able to demonstrate substantial fire safety experience
- Fire Service or NHS Fire Safety Advisor background
- Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers
- Comprehensive knowledge of current fire safety legislation, Fire code and associated guidance documents, achieved through courses or experience to master's level or equivalent
- Comprehensive working knowledge of fire detection, emergency lighting and other systems in relation to fire precautions.
- IOSH
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the NHS
- Fire risk assessment for healthcare premises (HTM 05-02)
- Firecode for healthcare premises (HTM 05-02 & HTM 05-03)
- NeBOSH
Experience
Essential
- Fire safety experience within the NHS or other large public sector organisations
- Experience in the application of fire safety legislation, Fire code and other fire related guidance documents
- Experience assessing, developing and delivering comprehensive fire training programmes based on relevant training needs analysis
- Experience in competently, assessing and documenting fire related risk
Desirable
- Fire risk assessment & audits within a Mental Health / secure service environment
- Experience developing fire safety policies in a secure healthcare environment
Skills
Essential
- Resilience to pressure, when achieving task deadlines under difficult or distressing situations of a technical nature
- Ability to apply the correct fire safety strategy solutions to passive and active fire precautions
- To empathise with customers problems and seek acceptable solutions
- To accurately and safely plan Fire Safety programs of work which will include Users, Works Staff and Contractors
- Undertaking Audits and Surveys
- Excellent computer skills
- Use of spreadsheets and software packages such as Fm-first and MiCad.
- Work on own initiative following SOPS and protocols
- Ability to work to timescales to meet objectives
Personal and people development
Essential
- Self-motivating
- Regular updates through Journals, Workshops, and refresher courses
Communication
Essential
- Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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.
