A new opportunity has arisen within the Health & Safety Team for a Trust-wide Health and Safety Advisor
The key function of the Health and Safety Advisor is to provide the professional expertise to enable East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust to achieve the highest possible standards of patient and staff safety.
The successful candidate must have proven organisational skills and be committed to consistently delivering a quality service, which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships. Significant experience of undertaking risk assessments, compiling reports and compliance is essential together with a sound understanding of health and safety legislation.
The post holder will support and promote the development of a positive Fire safety culture within East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust and 2gether Support Solutions by supporting the development and implementation of the fire safety systems and policies, providing relevant training, performing audits and inspections, undertaking risk assessments, reporting on fire safety matters to relevant personnel and committees, providing emergency attendance when required and supporting the continual improvement of Fire safety arrangements and systems in both organisations.
Main duties of the job
This is a role for a fire safety practitioner to drive change in a fast paced and challenging environment. Drawing on your depth of knowledge across all aspects of fire safety, you will be in a position to make a difference. As a member of the Safety team, you will: Participate in the delivery and development of the organisation’s Fire Safety Plan and evaluation of the Safety Strategy and associated plans and objectives Provide a framework and support for the Leadership team in the development, achievement and evaluation of their fire related strategies and objectives. Work with the designated teams to support the development of their own departmental workforce fire plans Recommend strategies including capital investment and revenue requirements to prioritise risks and ensure compliance. Provide strategic guidance and technical advice on fire safety issues and procedures at all sites. Undertake specific audits on the fire safety systems to ensure the efficient and safe operation of all firefighting equipment, emergency lighting and fire alarm systems (list not exclusive) Be an active and effective member of the Safety Team, ensuring the high visibility, focus and delivery of the wider Safety Strategy. Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. Person specification
Qualifications
Hold a Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent Fire Safety qualification Evidence of continuous professional development Hold Graduate level membership of a professional Institution such as: The Institution of Fire Engineers, Institute of Fire Safety Managers or equivalent Hold NEBOSH General (or Fire) Certificate Skills
Effective people leadership and management skills, with evidence of the ability to engage and motivate people at all levels. Delivery of training or presentation skills Developing and embedding fire safety focused strategies to deliver commercial and other business objectives. Experience
Working within a fire safety field both independently and as part of a team Fire safety management or enforcement experience in a large complex organisation Experience of liaison with external agencies such as Fire and Rescue Services and Building Control Experience of working with the NHS or in another healthcare environment Demonstrable experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures Demonstrable experience of collaborative working with key stakeholders internal and external to an organisation Governance
Thorough understanding of all fire safety legislation and guidance. Understanding of relevant Building Regulations, British / ISO Standards and the HTM Fire code guidance suite. Evidence of undertaking Fire Risk Assessments and Audits Evidence of working in a politically sensitive environment and the ability to identify key stakeholders Personal / professional attributes
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to influence decisions at a senior level to enable effective partnership working. Strong customer service ethos with evidence of the ability to deliver great service for all customers.
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This is a role for a fire safety practitioner to drive change in a fast paced and challenging environment. Drawing on your depth of knowledge across all aspects of fire safety, you will be in a position to make a difference. As a member of the Safety team, you will: Participate in the delivery and development of the organisation’s Fire Safety Plan and evaluation of the Safety Strategy and associated plans and objectives Provide a framework and support for the Leadership team in the development, achievement and evaluation of their fire related strategies and objectives. Work with the designated teams to support the development of their own departmental workforce fire plans Recommend strategies including capital investment and revenue requirements to prioritise risks and ensure compliance. Provide strategic guidance and technical advice on fire safety issues and procedures at all sites. Undertake specific audits on the fire safety systems to ensure the efficient and safe operation of all firefighting equipment, emergency lighting and fire alarm systems (list not exclusive) Be an active and effective member of the Safety Team, ensuring the high visibility, focus and delivery of the wider Safety Strategy. Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. Person specification
Qualifications
Hold a Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent Fire Safety qualification Evidence of continuous professional development Hold Graduate level membership of a professional Institution such as: The Institution of Fire Engineers, Institute of Fire Safety Managers or equivalent Hold NEBOSH General (or Fire) Certificate Skills
Effective people leadership and management skills, with evidence of the ability to engage and motivate people at all levels. Delivery of training or presentation skills Developing and embedding fire safety focused strategies to deliver commercial and other business objectives. Experience
Working within a fire safety field both independently and as part of a team Fire safety management or enforcement experience in a large complex organisation Experience of liaison with external agencies such as Fire and Rescue Services and Building Control Experience of working with the NHS or in another healthcare environment Demonstrable experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures Demonstrable experience of collaborative working with key stakeholders internal and external to an organisation Governance
Thorough understanding of all fire safety legislation and guidance. Understanding of relevant Building Regulations, British / ISO Standards and the HTM Fire code guidance suite. Evidence of undertaking Fire Risk Assessments and Audits Evidence of working in a politically sensitive environment and the ability to identify key stakeholders Personal / professional attributes
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to influence decisions at a senior level to enable effective partnership working. Strong customer service ethos with evidence of the ability to deliver great service for all customers.
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