Bank Deputy Fire Manager

To support the Fire Safety Manager in establishing and leading a 'fire safety management system' across the Organisation and building key working relationships internally and externally.

Responsible for ensuring the organisation meets its statutory obligations in respect of fire safety and advising committees of the effects of new or amended legislation and on the effectiveness of compliance.

To manage, organise, implement, co-ordinate and maintain full efficient fire prevention and fire precautions and the training of staff in all premises managed by the Trust.

Responsible for implementing and undertaking fire training for all Trust Staff in the premises managed by the Trust and maintaining an up to date database recording all training undertaken.

To provide expert advice and guidance to managers and staff at all levels of the organisation, identifying fire safety priorities and assisting in overall prioritisation within the Trust's Fire Safety Capital programme.

Together with the Fire Safety Manager to carry out inspections and audits against current fire legislation and fire practices across the Trust. Responsible for providing accurate fire risk assessments and action plans. Procedure comprehensive reports for communicating to all levels within the Trust including Executive Committees and Trust Board external organisations.

To deputise the Fire Manager as required.

Main duties of the job

Deputy Fire Safety Manager Based across all our sites: University Hospital Lewisham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Community sites.

To ensure the Trust is compliant with the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 RRO and Fire code HTM-05-01 Managing Healthcare Fire Safety.

Responsible for the delivery of fire safety training.

To undertake fire risk assessments.

To act in support of the FS manager and advise the FS manager of issues.

Review and development of fire safety related policies, procedures and practices, and deliver FS improvements.

To ensure fire safety incidents are investigated and followed up appropriately.

To assist in the co-ordination and preparation of fire safety audits.

Managers and staff to plan and simulate fire evacuations.

To maintain the Trust's risk register with regard to Fire Safety Risks.

To ensure records are maintained for: Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Safety Audits, Fire Accident, Arson, Incident Reports.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development.
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability.
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability.
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development.
5. Making equalities mainstream.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job:

To ensure the Trust is compliant with the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 RRO and Fire code HTM-05-01 Managing Healthcare Fire Safety.

Responsible for the delivery of fire safety training.

To undertake fire risk assessments.

To act in support of the FS manager and advise the FS manager of issues.

Review and development of fire safety related policies, procedures and practices, and deliver FS improvements.

To ensure fire safety incidents are investigated and followed up appropriately.

To assist in the co-ordination and preparation of fire safety audits.

Managers and staff to plan and simulate fire evacuations.

To maintain the Trust's risk register with regard to Fire Safety Risks.

To ensure records are maintained for: Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Safety Audits, Fire Accident, Arson, Incident Reports.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate substantial fire safety experience.
• Fire Safety experience within the NHS or other large public sector organisations.
• Experience in the application of fire safety legislation, Firecode and other fire related guidance documents.
• Ability to assess, develop and deliver comprehensive fire training and lectures.
• Experience of preparing and delivering training courses.

Desirable

• Fire risk assessment and audits within a healthcare setting.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of fire detection, emergency lighting and other active systems in relation to fire safety measures.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a Masters level or equivalent.
• Professional qualification relating to Fire Safety.

Desirable

• Fire Service or NHS Fire Safety Advisor background.
• Membership of the IFE or equivalent.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Diplomatic.
• Personable, outgoing, determined and self-motivated.
• Initiative and willingness to take responsibility.
• A practical approach to problem solving.
• Able to communicate confidently and effectively to colleagues at all levels and contribute to meetings.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and work to deadlines.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Thorough knowledge of the application of current fire safety legislation to a range of premises.
• Knowledge of NHS guidance Firecode and HBNs.
• Budget management skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Able to demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to use initiative, organise own workload and delegate duties.
• Ability to influence others both directly and indirectly.
• Excellent IT skills, able to use all aspects of Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Understanding of Fire Engineering principles and Fire Modelling.
• Knowledge of risk management methods.
• Working knowledge of fire legislation and Firecode.

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH

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