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Senior Fire Officer

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust -
Harlow

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£49,387 - £56,515 a year
10 days ago

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Job overview

To deliver the fire safety strategy for the Trust and ensure that PAHT complies with all elements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order , and in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act. To provide competent Fire Safety advice and technical knowledge in relation to hospital fire safety matters.

Main duties of the job

To deliver the fire safety strategy for the Trust and ensure that PAHT complies with all elements of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

The Senior Fire Officer will work closely with, and support the Health and Safety manager and colleagues within the Project and Operations and Maintenance Team in order to provide effective fire safety management throughout the Trust. This will involve requirements such as policy and procedural monitoring and compliance, undertaking fire audits, risk assessments, the production of action plans, attendance at and convening of fire drills.
A significant element of this role will be to liaise on technical fire matters with regard to project development work and site fire housekeeping undertaken on PAHT sites to ensure that compliance to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order is maintained.
A significant element of this post will be to act as mentor to the Assistant Fire Advisor, fire safety trainer and Fire wardens to ensure that they become and remain practically competent in fire safety matters.
The post holder will also act as the expert in the field of fire, offer advice and guidance to User Departments, Trust Senior Management and other third parties and to facilitate and educate staff as required on fire safety matters. Their advice will be in accordance with the technical HTM standards relating to fire. This will also involve the identifying training needs and assisting in tailoring training provisions to the specific requirements of the differing services and staff.
The post holder will be agile working, based mainly at the main Princess Alexandra Hospital site, with the requirement to work at other sites if needed in order to deliver fire safety advice and fire safety training. This may include locations at Herts & Essex Hospital, Bishop Stortford, St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping or our satellite clinic areas in the local community.
The post holder must have the ability to travel throughout the Trusts Estates.

Detailed Job Description

The role requires delivery of subject expert advice on all matters relating to fire safety. The role requires analysis of fire safety reports, compliance with (Health Technical Memorandums) HTM’s and Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (FSO) standards and statutory and mandatory requirements. They will also receive submissions from contractors undertaking works within the PAHT estate as detailed below

To promote fire safety and provide technical and professional advice to staff and management within the Trust on fire precaution issues.
To develop a Fire dashboard and report on the overall risk and effectiveness of The Trust Fire Safety system drawing on support from the Trust AE and report on risks and progress of work/action plans at the Trust Health & Safety Groups and other forums as necessary.
To carry out fire audits and risk assessment reviews and using Trust IT systems prepare and distribute action plans and monitor/follow up as necessary to the conclusion of the action throughout the Trust, together with monitoring ‘means of escape’ and preparing defect reports for action.
Work closely with managers to achieve Fire Safety objectives in relation to Capital and planned/unplanned maintenance work. Assess risks and the effectiveness of the Fire detection and alarm system and compartmentation.
To liaise with the Local Authority/Fire and Rescue Service in the inspection of buildings, the investigation of outbreaks of fire, the implementations of Firecode and Trust policies in relation to the reduction of unwanted fire signals and fire matters of joint interest. This will also include networking with other Trusts and organisations on fire safety issues
To liaise with Building Control leads for the council in terms of compliance to fire standards in building projects, where applicable
Ensure that adequate records of all fire related incidents are kept and that necessary reports are prepared for senior management and NHS England. Including records of false and valid fire alarm activations, and data for ERIC.
To ensure that all areas, specifically those occupied by service users, have documented and agreed evacuation procedures that preserve the safety of occupants in the event of a fire alert. Approve and ensure the Trust has a documented and robust process for alarm activation with the Local Fire Brigade. It incorporates systematic reporting via the incident reporting system and ensuring that incidents are robustly investigated to identify root cause, mitigation and continuous improvement to minimise risks.
Compilation and preparation of data in relation to fire issues for the Fire Safety Group and other ad hoc reports.
Oversee the Fire Responder & leader training including Switchboard, sweep & search staff and key Clinical Site Practitioner decision makers and persons with control training

Support the overarching health, safety and resilience strategy in ensuring the following:

Liaise with Trust Estates Managers to ensure fire alarm system log books are regularly checked to certify that the systems are maintained to the appropriate British Standard, that all maintenance checks/tests, defects etc. are reported, acted upon and the appropriate audit records are made available for independent inspection.
Fire Safety Protocols and Procedures are established for all Trust properties and reviewed on a regular basis.
Adequate appropriate fire fighting equipment is provided and installed throughout the Trust premises and is maintained/tested in accordance with the manufacturers and DOH recommendations, and a register kept of all tests.
Advise on all fire precaution requirements in new and existing buildings within the Trust, in accordance with NHS Firecode, HTM’s, FSO and any other statutory requirements including liaising with the appropriate consultants and external bodies as required, such as the HSE
Ensure that adequate record drawings of premises showing fire compartmentation, fire alarms, emergency lighting etc. are maintained by the Estates department, and that appropriate processes are in place that ensures they are updated whenever necessary.
Ensuring that current fire compliance and any other documentation for Trust properties are maintained and updated in line with any physical or operational changes.
Maintain and coordinate a programme of fire drills in Trust premises.
Ensure that the senior management is informed on day-to-day issues that are ongoing, including outcomes on specific tasks/objectives. To identify fire safety related issues that are significant to Estates/Facilities, and make management aware of their importance.
Work with the Trust’s Emergency Planning team to provide emergency fire plans as required.
Work with other managers on group’ objectives, operational issues and help cover/provide input during holidays, absences, etc.
Undergo any training that is considered appropriate to meet the needs of the role, including any changes in work priorities and content and CPD.
It may be necessary to undertake some fire related work such as lectures out of hours/associated working, which will be worked as part of the normal weekly hours. This is due to the Trust having a 24 hour service and some staff who do not work during normal working hours.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

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