Band 8a - Fire Safety Manager, Environment - Watford

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Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced person, to fill the position of Fire Safety Manager on a permanent basis.

Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as are solid IT skills. The post holder will have the ability to lead a small but dedicated Fire Safety team, be part of the Division's Senior Management Team, and act as the Trust's Fire Safety lead, owning all projects and day to day operational matters and providing advice, guidance, support, and assistance on matters relating to fire safety management.

In addition, the post holder will work closely with the Estates and Capital Project teams, Health & Safety Department, and other departmental managers to ensure the provision of a fire safe environment for patients/staff/visitors and to facilitate sustained/improved patient care and wellbeing in relation to fire safety.

Main duties of the job

Leading on all Trust matters relating to Fire Safety, the post holder will ensure that that the Trust complies with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) and will work closely with all relevant parties within the Trust's demise to ensure the provision of a fire safe environment for patients/staff/visitors and to facilitate sustained care and well-being.

Advising and assisting the Head of Compliance, Divisional Directors, and Trust Board in providing and maintaining fire safety compliance within Trust premises in line with the RRO 2005 & NHS Health Technical Memorandum 05:01, 02, & 03, and maintain good relationships with the Fire Authority.

The post holder will be able to provide assurance to the Director of Environment, his Deputy, and wider Trust board on all Fire Safety matters via the Head of Compliance.

The post holder will also be responsible for fire training and for ensuring risk assessments are in place that meet the statutory requirements of the RRO.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Job responsibilities

Main duties include:

Review and improve Fire policies, ensuring effective fire safety protocols, procedures and action plans are in place.

Be the direct contact with Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Services (HFRS), in relation to all fire safety matters.

Implement the Trusts Fire Safety Policy, procedures & protocols in line with legislation and HTMs.

Line manager for a Fire Safety Advisor and Trainer who assist in delivering the service provision.

Deliver statutory and mandatory Fire Safety training to all staff.

Lead on service changes and formulation of governance and assurance procedures, such as Trust committees and reports, to ensure statutory and mandatory compliance.

Liaise with Emergency Planning, internal, and external influencers as required to deliver the organisations fire emergency plan. Leading the Fire Response for Trust site premises

Providing reports on fire safety risk assessments, activities & training to satisfy governance and assurance committees.

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