The Fire Safety Advisor will support the Head of Estates (the Trust's responsible person for fire safety) in the development and delivery of strategies, policies and initiatives throughout the Trust which satisfy both statutory and mandatory requirements.

The post holder will establish effective communication systems and working relationships that engage managers, staff and their representatives in fire safety. They will demonstrate skills in persuasion, motivation, influence and negotiation.

They will act as the point of contact for all contractors working on fire detection/ prevention systems.

The duties of the post holder will cover all properties associated to the West Suffolk NHS FT.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for the delivery of all fire prevention advice, mandatory fire safety training, fire workplace audits and fire risk assessments for the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

Be familiar with national and NHS fire regulations, especially on all matters relating to the Regulative Reform Order (Fire Safety) 2005 (RRO) They will provide specialist technical advice on fire safety information and respond to national and local directives as appropriate.

Be familiar with Health Technical Memorandum 05 covering the recommendations and guidance for the management of fire safety in healthcare buildings.

Analyse, interpret and provide specialist fire advice during the procurement, upgrade and refurbishment of building construction projects within the Trust. Ensuring that all information is relevant, up to date and adheres to national standards.

Introduce, develop, and promote fire safety across the Trust at all sites and all staffing levels.

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and Trust procedures and to provide technical expertise relating to fire safety.

Monitor all equipment tests and ensure the tests are all recorded aroundfire alarms systems, fire fighting equipment & fire suppression systems.

Physically inspect the Meansof Escape throughout the Trust premises, to ensure they are usable at all times.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description attached.

The post holder will be responsible for:

Carrying out surveys, reviewing new technologies and submitting recommendations after full evaluation on the latest technology, relating to fire safety.

Developing relevant business cases for the implementationof fire safety related projects The annual fire Workplace Audits, safety reports and risk assessments ensuring that documents are maintained and updated.

Liaising with other organisations to identify, benchmark and where possible adopt, best practice.

Implement the Trusts Health and Safety Policy within the sphere of responsibility and promote safe working in all aspects of employment.

Ensure all Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) are up to date and complied with.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Qualified / accredited to at least full chartered membership or equivalent level in a suitable professional body such as the Institution of Fire Engineers
• Qualified / accredited to at least full chartered membership or equivalent level in a suitable professional body such as the Institution of Fire Engineers
• Specialist training in fire safety engineering in new & refurbishment constructions as well as fire safety management plus significant experience in the fire safety industry to degree equivalent level
• Fire Risk Assessment Qualification

Desirable

• Health & Safety Diploma

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Extensive specialist Fire safety enforcement experience with a Fire & Rescue Service or similar enforcing authority
• Extensive experience in the Fire Service industry.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations as applicable to fire safety.
• Extensive experience of Fire Safety risk assessment procedures
• Extensive experience of preparing and delivering fire training.
• Excellent computer technology skills
• Comprehensive up-to-date knowledge of all legislation, standards and best practice in fire safety relevant to this role

Desirable

• Experience with the Fire code suite of documents (HTM 05).
• Understanding the role of the Estates & Facilities team in supporting the core clinical functions of the Trust
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Healthcare environments
• Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and structures
• NHS Estates guidance documents
• Maintenance or engineering services in an acute hospital

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good oral & written communication
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Committed to delivering organisational goals
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours to undertake duties as requested by senior management
• You will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.

Desirable

• Able to participate in the Estates Senior Engineer on call rota

Qualities

Essential

• Leadership
• Effective team player
• Can do' attitude
• Self-motivated
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Positive, flexible approach to working hour/duties, and able to take on new challenges

Desirable

• Able to confidently provide advice to senior members of staff within the trust
• Excellent Presentation skills

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

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