About this role
Job summary
The is a short term 6 month posting to support a major fire compartmentalisation and fire damper survey and remedial work programme.
Main duties of the job
Acting as the competent fire person for the project the post holder will be expected to
review & risk assess survey findings contribute to the prioritisationassessment and planning of risk based remedial works review existing mitigations and identify additional mitigations where necessary to manage the risks in the interim of the works delivery lead the implementation, monitoring and assurance reporting on any additional mitigations. attend the Fire Strategic Fire Group providing technical reports , assessments and monitoring assurance reports work closely with the existing fire safety team
About us
We are a small, professionally qualified and very busy team, providing health safety and fire advices and support to all services covering multi sites across the whole Trust. We are solution focused looking to ensure services contine to be delivered efficiently and safely for the benefit of our patients, carers and staff.
Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be specifically responsible for the strategic planning and operational delivery of safe, effective and high quality fire safety services and advice relating to our fire compartmentalisation and fire damper recovery programme. The post holders key responsibilities will be specifically related to the fire compartmentalisation and fire damper recovery programme to: -
To evaluate the fire safety requirements arising from our fire compartmentalisation and fire damper recovery programme , making recommendations on appropriate mitigations (eg changes to systems, training, policies, procedures and practices), which ensure that the Trust maintains a safe and suitable environment for staff and patients at all times.
Lead the strategic planning and implementation of all fire policies, processes and procedures as they relate to our fire compartmentalisation and fire damper recovery programme and work with Service Directors and senior management to ensure continuous improvement. Establish and embed robust systems and practices to ensure, compliance with statutory requirements and internal fire standards.
Establish across the Trust a system to monitor the mitigations to ensure compliance and performance is tested and scrutinised.
Ensure the timely provision of assurance, performance metrics and compliance reports to Executive Directors, Directorate Senior Leaders, Trust Committees and Directorate Governance meetings.
Ensure, all fire risk assessments/audits completed in accordance with the annual plan are reviewed and revised accordingly as a result of fire compartmentalisation and fire damper surveys and actions clearly allocated, monitored and completed, providing assurance reports to relevant governance and business meetings.
Support Service Directors, Senior Corporate Managers and Fire Safety Management System (FSMS) leads to fulfil their responsibilities within the FSMS and Emergency Preparedness by ensuring processes are in place to mitigate the risks in all areas and locations where staff work.
Contribute to the continuous review and refinement of policies and procedures relevant to specific areas of fire safety and non-clinical risk management and ensuring all related fire Safety legislative changes are incorporated and are meeting the relevant CQC essential standards and all future regulatory assessment/investigation approaches and also all policies remain in date and current.
Deputise in the absence of the Head of Risk and Assurance.
Deliver professional and reliable advice at strategic and operational level and support Senior Managers with their interpretation and application of Trust H&S Policies and strategies and support Directorates in understanding changes to policy and their implementation at the operational level.
Provide expert, professional guidance and support in the development of specific Trustwide health, safety and fire procedures, new policies and strategies for the identification, evaluation and control of non-clinical risks
Act as the interface with relevant enforcing agencies (eg Health and Safety Executive, London Fire Brigade and CQC) in managing planned and unannounced inspections of the Trust; reporting on the outcome at an inspection and overseeing the production of required action plans.
Provide assurance reports to Board level and specialist Trustwide safety and risk committees as they relate to our fire compartmentalisation and fire damper recovery programme
Contribute as necessary to fire risk reports to the Trust Board or Board Committees, to provide an overview and assurance of of the fire safety risks, assessments, mitigations and programme delivery in relation to the fire compartmentalisation and fire damper recovery programme
Act as a Trust competent fire person on allocated Trustwide the Strategic Fire Oversight Group and other risk management Committees and working groups as required.
Undertake on behalf of the Trust complex fire risk assessments as they relate to our fire compartmentalisation and fire damper recovery programme where competing risks have to be balanced.
Work collaboratively with the Estates and Facilities Compliance Department to provide timely and accurate reports and work in close liaison with the Head of Capital Projects, to ensure that Trustwide statutory compliance is delivered and monitored.
Provide the lead competent fire advice to the Trustwide fire compartmentalisation and fire damper recovery programme
Lead on the planning and evaluation of specific Trustwide or localised fire safety training programmes necessary as mitigation under the fire compartmentalisation and fire damper recovery programme
Manage, coordinate and monitor expenditure in line within a delegated budget and undertake duties as required within delegated authorised signatory level, complying with standing financial instructions and standards of business conduct.
Act as a Trust competent person and subject matter expert in respect of fire safety, continuously maintaining a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current, revised and evolving health & safety legislation, approved codes of practice and best practice procedures.
Undertake other duties relevant to the provision of a comprehensive risk management service commensurate with the grade.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oMasters Degree Level Qualification or Equivalent experience in Fire Safety oExtensive experience of fire safety engineering and safety management oMember of a relevant professional body (e.g., the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE); Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO)( oComprehensive knowledge of UK Fire Safety legislation, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) order 2005. Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 05-01 Firecode 2015
Desirable
oExtensive experience of fire safety provision in a large complex organisation oExperience of managing large projects oExperience of report writing for senior managers and Board sub-committees such as Audit and Risk
Experience Essential
oExperience of managing large projects oExtensive experience of fire safety provision in a large complex organisation oExperience of report writing for senior managers and Board sub-committees such as Audit and Risk
Desirable
oExperience of delivering and receiving challenging information, that is often complex and highly specialist, and working with groups of staff at all levels to develop their understanding.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address Maudsley
South London & Maudsley Bethlem Royal Hospital Monks Orchard Road Beckenham BR3 3BX
London
BR3 3BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)