Fire Safety Advisor at NHS Professionals, Reading, Berkshire

Job Title: Band 7 Fire Safety Advisor

Trust: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading RG1 5AN

Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri 0800-1630hrs

Pay: £28.90

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Fire Safety Advisor to join our Estates and Facilities team at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. This is a key role that ensures the safety of our patients, staff, and visitors across all Trust sites.

The post holder will support delivery of training sessions in conjunction with other members of the Estates Department, Health and Safety leads and RBFT risk management managers, reporting to Head of Fire and Estates health & safety.

About the Trust:

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country and the main provider of acute and specialist care services for West Berkshire. With seven sites, the Trust employs approximately 6,500 staff and serves a population of around 1,000,000 people.

Job Duties

• Monitor, maintain and report on RBFT’s fire safety and compliance,

making recommendations for managing related risk and for a prioritised investment

strategy.

• Maintain RBFT’s Fire Safety Policy, Code of Practice and operating procedures.

• Implement a program of routine auditing to report on Fire Safety standards at RBFT.

• Maintain annual Fire Risk Assessments, developing appropriate remedial actions and strategies for compliance.

• Support RBFT department leads with developing and maintaining Local Evacuation and Emergency Plans (LEEPs), with the associated evacuation training and records.

• Report to FSG meetings, compliant with the Terms of Reference established by the organisation.

• Liaise with the appointed Fire Safety Lead and Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service for regular audits and inspections – monitor action trackers and progress improvement works.

• Support implementation of The Building Safety Act 2022 at RBFT and the requirements of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), supporting project and maintenance managers to navigate and complying with the requirements, to deliver project and maintenance activities efficiently and effectively.

• Respond to incidents and RFIs relating to fire safety, including reporting to and updating external bodies and investigators on actions and progress.

• Maintain the Trust Datix risk register (fire safety actions), ensuring the information is up to date and accurate and that appropriate risk mitigation is in place and monitored.

• Ensure suitably trained and qualified staff are available to support maintenance and activities and project plans. Work alongside relevant estates managers on develop suitable and sufficient processes and structures for emergency response procedures, safe implementation of the proposed PPM plan and capital projects.

• To advise the Trust on compliance issues falling short of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, recommending proposals for remedial actions.

• To advise estates & facilities teams, and contractor base on compliance shortfalls with regard to Health and Safety at Work Act, etc 1974.

• Provide informed advice to the Trust with regard to current best practice and technical guidance.

• Provide technical advice to planners, estates management teams and project leaders on new build and refurbishment projects.

• Following any fire-related incident or false alarm, ensure a comprehensive post-incident review is conducted to evaluate response effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Investigate and provide detailed technical reports following any fire incident on Trust occupied premises which, resulted in an injury or damage to property.
• Organise, coordinate and produce reports on fire evacuation drills held in Trust premises, and develop and maintain a register for evacuation drill compliance.
• Act as the specialist technical lead in the provision of advice and guidance on fire, health & safety issues, including representation at all relevant group meetings as required.

• To keep abreast of any changes in current fire legislation and inform relevant personnel of the changes and how the Trust could be affected.

• Facilitate and support the annual cause and effect for all fire alarm systems on site, to ensure the AFD operates in accordance with the building strategy.

• Compile monthly KPI repost on fire, health & safety compliance for the Sates Senior Leadership Team (ESLT).

• Complete regular audits on Fire Marshal Ward logbooks and assist Fire Marshals to develop LEEPS and procedures.

• Completing regular audits/inspections on works teams/contractors and assist in developing Safe Systems of works (SSOW) and Risk Assessments (RA)

• Write relevant technical reports with regards to Fire safety.

• Managerial responsibilities of the Fire Safety team (currently developing).

• Act as Competent Person (Fire) and issuing permits of work for fire related works

• Co-operate in full on the implementation of health and safety arrangements and report any accidents, near-misses, defects with work equipment or inadequate safety arrangements to his/her manager.

What we’re looking for:

· HTM 05 Fire Safety in NHS/Acute setting

· In-depth knowledge of fire safety legislation including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

· Strong leadership, communication and report-writing skills

· A relevant fire safety qualification (e.g., Level 4 (HNC) qualification, NEBOSH Fire, IFE, or similar)

· Ability to deliver fire safety training

· Experience managing fire incidents and audits in healthcare or large estates is highly desirable

· This role is based on-site and may require travel across Trust locations

The benefits we can offer you in return:

· Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

· Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

· First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

· Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

· Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

· Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.

· Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

· Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.