About this role
Job summary
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Estates manager to support the Trusts new fire safety agenda
Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, but working closely with the Trust fire team, this person has professional responsibility for active and passive fire systems, services and infrastructure for the Trust and for providing specialist and professional advice to staff, directors, and senior managers on matters relating to Trust active and passive Fire Systems.
This is a new post and you will be a critical part of the Trusts upgraded fire safety function
Main duties of the job
- Is the Authorised Person (Fire Safety Maintenance) as HTM 05-03 Part B, and is responsible for compliance of all Fire safety systems with all statutory legislation, HTM, HBN and other relevant requirements Provide direction for the competency requirements for the Estates Operations team and review and verifying contractor accreditation and competence to endure it is valid and appropriate for specified works Is responsible that maintenance requirements and scheduling of planned maintenance activities meet current compliance standards
About us
This is more than a fire safety role. It is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to patient safety and help shape the future of a large and ambitious NHS organisation.
You'll join a supportive Estates and Facilities leadership team, work closely with senior clinical and corporate leaders, and lead a high-profile programme that has direct visibility at Board level. The role has been identified as a key part of strengthening the Trust's fire safety capability and assurance arrangements.
Some flexibility of shift times will be required. On call duties are required by this role.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced manager familiar with working with competent suppliers and in house teams, to deliver maintained and compliant active and passive fire safety systems. A manager who can operate professionally and confidently at both strategic and operational levels.
You will have
- Experience with fire safety systems management within complex buildings.
- Comprehensive knowledge of fire alarm systems and cause and effect strategies
- Good understanding of active & passive systems and their maintenance and compliance requirements
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to confidently and accurately report, at least monthly, status of all the Trusts fire safety systems
- Experience of reviewing and managing fire systems condition
- Experience of advising senior leaders and presenting assurance information at executive level.
- Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills.
- Ability to manage complex risk, competing priorities and large-scale improvement programmes.
- Please see the attached job description for full job scope and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent professional qualification in Building Services, Fire Engineering or Estates Management and demonstrable relevant acquired knowledge and experience oEvidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
- oRelevant masters level qualification or equivalent experience oCorporate membership of relevant professional body oDemonstrable evidence of experience of management of Fire safety systems oSpeciality knowledge in other associated estates systems i.e. LV/HV systems, decontamination, Steam, Water, Ventilation, pressure systems, med gas etc oQualification in management studies or demonstrable experience oAuthorised Person (Fire Safety Maintenance) accredited training
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrable speciality knowledge in active and passive Fire safety systems oGeneral knowledge of Building Engineering Services oKnowledge of compliance requirements for fire safety system services oManagement of compliance for fire safety system services oManagement of monitoring and record keeping for compliance oManagement of Health and Safety in a relevant workplace oOrganisation of programs of works oDemonstrable experience of working and managing within a large Estate with sizable building service infrastructure oDemonstrable experience in managing technical staff, contractors and services oExperience of budget control
Desirable
- oKnowledge of compliance requirements for related estates services oManagement of compliance for related estates services oUnderstanding of acute hospitals and healthcare environment oExperience in the creation of tenders for capital improvement and maintenance replacements oExperience in setting maintenance contracts, their appraisal and supplier management.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate oGood communication with the ability to adapt to situations arising and changing priorities oOrganisation of own work oAble to work with flexibility and adaptability oTo work as part of a wider team understanding impact of your actions on others oAbility to direct staff and contractors when they may not be under your direct management
Desirable
- Demonstrate o A good working ability to use various IT systems o Ability to chair and participate in meetings at all levels
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
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital (Estates Dpt, Acute Site)
Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)