About this role
Job summary
To manage the Fire Safety Advisors/Team and take responsibility for all aspects of the Fire Safety Management System across the Trust. The Fire Safety Team covers the whole organisation and includes Health and Social Care. This post will be the main point of contact for Fire and Rescue Services and will be required to build and maintain relationships with Fire and Rescue Services and lead on visits/audits carried out across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
Act as the Trust's designated Fire Safety Lead, maintaining oversight of all fire safety risks and ensuring all relevant policies and procedures are implemented to minimise the risk of fire. Act as the principal competent person supporting the Responsible Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Oversee and manage the Fire Safety Risk Assessments process. To have a strong understanding and awareness of key regulations, legislation and best practice guidance. Oversee and manage fire safety training (practical and theory). Provide expert fire safety advice Monitor Trust compliance on fire safety Oversee and lead on the development of Trust relevant policies and procedures. To monitor and report out to the relevant meetings and committees on Trust-wide fire safety compliance. Oversee and manage the Fire Safety Risk Assessments process Oversee and manage fire evacuation drills. Ensure systems for PEEPs, general evacuation plans, and site-wide fire strategies are fully in place, maintained, and reviewed. To review and investigate near misses, incidents and serious incidents and report on findings as required. There are a number of other duties and responsibilities which are detailed within the Job Description.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see duties and responsibilities detailed within the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Fire and/or Health & Safety or equivalent senior qualification Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
IOSH (Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health). Fire Engineering Qualification Teaching Qualification
Experience Essential
Significant NHS experience Experience of managing a Team, their workload and day to day management Evidence of undertaking fire safety work based risk assessments/audits Experience of developing related policies and procedures Experience of chairing meetings. Experience of successfully managing and monitoring a departmental budget Experience of developing and implementing fire safety strategies. Significant knowledge of fire safety legislation including, RRO, Fire code and relevant Health Technical Memorandum Recognised Fire Safety Management Experience Experience with a fire audit/assessment software programme.
Desirable
Experience of working in a Community Health and Social Care Setting Experience in building engineering fire safety management
Skills Essential
Able to write and present reports in a manner that can be understood by different audiences. Excellent IT skills including typewriting/ keyboard skills. Able to prioritise and meet deadlines. Good presentation skills. Ability to work on own initiative, planning own workload with minimal supervision. Have the ability and confidence to communicate with a range of clinical staff and managers at a senior level. Good organisational skills. Effective time management skills.
Desirable
An understanding of the use of graphs, charts and statistical terms in order to present trends
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.
Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trust HQ
Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)