About this role
Job summary
Responsible for providing Specialist Fire Safety advice to the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL NHS FT) on all Fire Safety matters relating to people and premises.
Working as part of the Estates department, you will ensure compliance with relevant Legislation, Regulations, Codes of Practice, Health Technical Memorandum, Guidance, Firecode and that the RFL NHS FT Fire Safety Policy is implemented and effective. This will in turn ensure a safe and secure environment for our patients, staff, and visitors.
Developing and delivering an extensive programme of general and specialist fire safety training to a wide audience base in order to achieve compliance with the above and KPIs determined by the Trust.
Providing specialist fire safety advice to capital project planning, design, construction and commissioning teams.
The Trust are progressing a major multi-year programme of capital development inclusive of Backlog Maintenance and new Capital Project Schemes.
Main duties of the job
This role will cover both Barnet & Chase Farm Hospitals. Post Holder must be comfortable travelling to both sites as a mandatory requirement.
The primary duties of this role include, but are not limited to:
Provide specialist expert advice based on knowledge and experience of active and passive fire systems Manage and oversee an effective fire risk assessment programme including the process for the remedy and mitigation of defects Assess and oversee the delivery of mandatory fire safety training, including fire warden, general induction, refresher, and evacuation training for staff around the Trust Oversee the installation, witnessing, commissioning and handover of fire systems as appropriate as the Trusts delegated informed client and asset owner for fire safety systems Chair meetings with contractors and monitor the performance and compliance of contracts with specialist providers Liaise with key stakeholders on a day-to-day basis on matters pertaining to fire safety Coordinate multi-disciplinary fire drills and exercises across the Trust estate Ensure effective PPM planning and compliance monitoring is in place for all fire safety assets and systems Audit of hot works, fire alarm alteration and penetration permit to work systems Preparing regular routine status reports on all matters relating to fire safety. This is an on-site operational role -No working from home or hybrid work offered
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed about the post and about working at Royal Free.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Comprehensive up-to-date knowledge of all legislation, standards and best practice in fire safety relevant to this role Previous experience withing the Fire and Rescue Service, and/or another enforcing body A technical background in either Mechanical, Electrical or Building Fabric Maintenance Extensive experience of preparing and delivering fire training Extensive experience of Fire Safety risk assessment procedures Knowledge of Building Regulations as applicable to fire safety
Desirable
Calibration and maintenance of fire safety active and passive devices
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications Essential
Degree level qualification or relevant equivalent experience in fire safety management Technical vocational training qualifications relevant to Fire Safety ? NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate Membership of professional institutes relevant to fire safety, ie the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE), the institute of fire safety managers (IFSM), Vocational/ technical qualification in the inspection of compartmentation and fire stopping Vocational/ technical qualification in the inspection of fire doors Specialist training in fire safety engineering in new & refurbishment constructions Accredited Fire Risk Assessment Qualification
Skills and aptitudes Essential
Computer literate (Microsoft Office), Smart phone, tablet, desktop PC A comprehensive knowledge of building/engineering services relevant to fire safety Financial analysis and management skills Financial analysis and management skills Effective and efficient decision making skills Project management skills Ability to work outside of normal working hours to undertake duties as requested by senior management Ability to travel The ability to work to agreed deadlines and budgets Ability to obtain value for money Planning & organisational skills
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
Communicate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation Good oral & written communication Negotiating skills geared to both long and short term objectives Confidence communicating with internal and external bodies Ability to motivate staff and delegate responsibility whilst retaining accountability Committed to delivering organisational goals Effective team player
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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Barnet Hospital & Chase Farm Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)