Fire and Health and Safety Advisor

The Estates Hard FM Team is responsible for the day to day repairs, PPM and operational testing for a wide range of building services and equipment located in the Trust.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Fire, Health and Safety Advisor to act as a focus for all fire, health and safety matters in the organisation with accountability for fire safety matters reporting up to the Site Director of Estates and Facilities Management (Director with fire safety responsibility.

You will be a positive team member with a can-do with the provision of competent advice, assist (and where required to the Group Fire Safety) in providing and maintaining levels of fire precaution within Trust premises in line with NHS Health Technical Memorandum 05:01 (HTM05:01) requirements, and maintaining good relationships with the Local Fire Brigade.

As the competent person for fire, you will ensure that that the Trust complies with all aspects of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) legislation and will work closely with all relevant parties within the hospital and externally to ensure the provision of a fire safe environment for patients/staff/visitors and to facilitate sustained care and well-being in relation to fire safety.

Furthermore, as the Fire, Health and Safety Advisor, you will act as the direct contact with the London Fire Brigade LFB, in relation to fire safety matters and information for the benefit of operational firefighting.

Main duties of the job

The Fire Safety Advisors acts as a focus for all fire safety matters in the organisation with accountability for fire safety matters reporting up to the Site Director of Estates and Facilities Management (Director with fire safety responsibility).

By the provision of competent advice, assist (and where required to the Group Fire Safety) in providing and maintaining levels of fire precaution within Trust premises in line with NHS Health Technical Memorandum 05:01 (HTM05:01) requirements, and maintaining good relationships with the Local Fire Brigade.

As the competent person for fire, the post holder will ensure that that the Trust complies with all aspects of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) legislation and will work closely with all relevant parties within the hospital and externally to ensure the provision of a fire safe environment for patients/staff/visitors and to facilitate sustained care and well-being in relation to fire safety.

Additionally, the post holder will provide support as the site Health and Safety advisor and ensure that the Trust fulfils its obligations under the Health and Safety and Work Act 1974.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of Fire safety management providing expert advice and knowledge to the Trust Board and operational staff across departmental boundaries on fire safety, fire risk management, fire legislation and codes of practice and fire safety training.
• Understand and undertake fire risk assessments within a healthcare environment.
• Experience of working with Capital Projects team/contractors for new build or refurbishment projects.
• Understanding of healthcare planning and standards.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to carry out fire safety audits and risk assessments.
• Ability to make judgments and apply provisions of highly complex legislation, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 associated health and safety legislation, NHS HTM 05:01 Firecode documents and other associated fire guidance for the benefit of the Trust.
• Develop and deliver fire training programmes to all levels of staff members within the Trust.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
• Excellent computer IT skills and database skills.
• Develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues and ideas

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of Healthcare guidance, HTM's, HBN's and other industry specific guidance.
• Conversant with HTM, HBN, IEE EN and British Standards, Fire code and Encode.
• Thorough working knowledge of all current legislation, NHS guidance and advice notes.

Desirable

• Understanding of Fire Modelling and Fire Engineering techniques.

Qualifications

Essential

• Specialist Fire Safety Courses e.g. Fire Service College or NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management and or relevant Fire Service experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers/or relevant professional body.
• Qualification in Risk Assessment and/or Health and Safety Regulations.
• Qualified/experienced Training instructor.

Desirable

• Current NEBOSH general certificate.

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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