About this role
Job summary
Lead and deliver all responsibilities of the Fire Safety Manager role in line with HTM 05-01 (Managing Healthcare Fire Safety) and subsequent updates, providing authoritative fire engineering, risk assessment and compliance leadership.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based on the Doncaster Royal Infirmary site and will provide expert, specialist leadership and professional advice on all aspects of fire safety, fire engineering and compliance across the Trust's estate, supporting the Fire Safety Team in delivering a comprehensive and compliant fire safety management system.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
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Person Specification
Knowledge & experience Essential
Extensive experience in managing Fire Safety with a proven ability to apply specialist knowledge in large and complex premises and high risk environments (e.g. hospitals, universities, multi-occupancy buildings) Fire safety principles and practices, Fire risk management frameworks, Fire safety legislation and codes of practice Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Skilled in undertaking Fire Risk Assessments, hazard identification, risk evaluation, and control measure development Proven involvement in Fire Authority audits and investigations into unwanted fire alarm activations, including root cause analysis and improvement actions. Minor works, Capital projects, Major capital development schemes Experience in designing and delivering mandatory fire safety training to multidisciplinary teams with varying levels of responsibility. Skilled in writing clear, concise, and professional reports for a range of audiences. Strong general IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). HTM 05-01 Firecode and related Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs)
Desirable
Experience of working in healthcare environments, particularly hospital settings, where complex fire safety challenges exist. Knowledge and practical experience of healthcare fire safety principles, standards, and challenges.
Qualifications & Training Essential
Possession of a recognised fire safety qualification at NEBOSH / Degree level or equivalent Membership of a professional body, such as: The Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) & The Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) or similar. Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) in fire safety or related fields. Possession of a Certificate in Training Practice (or equivalent), or extensive experience in preparing and delivering training to varied audiences.
Desirable
Recognised fire safety qualification to Degree level, NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate, or equivalent. NEBOSH Certificate in Health & Safety (General Certificate). NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Risk Management. Registered Fire Risk Assessor with a recognised and accredited body (e.g. IFE, IFSM, FRACS). Possession of a relevant Management qualification (e.g., ILM, NVQ Level 5, or equivalent).
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
Experienced in communicating and negotiating with external agencies, including Fire Authorities, specialist advisors, contractors, and suppliers. Engage with challenging individuals, Understand differing perspectives, Communicate in a non-confrontational, tactful, and diplomatic manner. Capable of managing emotionally sensitive situations, such as complaints or difficult feedback, with professionalism and empathy. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, able to adapt communication to suit diverse audiences. Able to produce and present clear, concise, and accurate written reports to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders Skilled in conducting Fire Risk Assessments, with the ability to evaluate and mitigate risks effectively. Experienced in delivering fire training and presentations across varied staff groups, with the ability to evaluate training effectiveness and adapt as needed.
Desirable
Experience of financial and budgetary management, including understanding procurement processes and applying Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs). Working knowledge and experience of Health & Safety and Security Management in complex operational environments. Understanding of corporate risk management principles, including how fire safety risk interfaces with broader organisational governance frameworks.
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 Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)