Fire Safety Advisor

Job overview

The post holder will form a key position within the Fire Safety Team and will have responsibility for the day to day fire safety management across the King’s sites.

As part of a team, the post holder will be expected to work closely with their colleagues and work alongside all sub-divisions of CEF. Although based mainly at Denmark Hill, the post holder will be required to work at other sites within the Trust.

Previous applications are welcome to re-apply after 6 months from previous application.

Main duties of the job

• Delivery of all forms of fire training across all sites in the Trust

• To participate in delivering a quarterly fire safety committee and terms of reference

• To perform regular inspections and audits of fire safety systems, escape routes, and equipment

• To give advice on fire safety arrangements for all new projects across the estate

• To provide fire prevention advice and specialist fire advice on a day to day basis

• To investigate fire-related incidents and near misses

• To organise and supervise fire drills and practical evacuation exercises

• To keep the fire safety documentation database up to date and current

• To attend all relevant Trust committees and forums

• To ensure contractor comply with fire safety standards during works

• To liaise with the London Fire Brigade during emergencies and inspections

• To liaise with all parties engaged in work process with KCH Trust

• To liaise with and support the Fire Safety Manager during AE (Fire) audits and inspections.

• To assist in managing the efficient operation, planning and development of Fire Safety/services, ensuring that their functions are carried out to nationally agreed and recognised standards

• To assist with the day to day management of all fire safety matters across the estate

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communication and Representation

• To assist in delivering a quarterly Fire Safety Committee and terms of  reference
• To attend all relevant Trust Committees and Forums
• To be the Trust’s advisor and assist on unwanted fire signals and fires reduction strategy.
• The role will involve liaison with Trust and external partners
• To liaise with Local Fire Brigade
• Attend meetings Estate Wide
• To act in a manner which will promote a positive image of King’s College Hospital NHS Trust and the CEF Department at all times

Strategy and Planning

• To provide fire prevention advice and specialist fire advice on a day to day basis
• To work closely with contract service providers and other contractors to ensure that all aspects of fire safety are adhered to

Operational Performance

• To assist in managing the efficient operation, planning and development of Fire Safety/services, ensuring that their functions are carried out to nationally agreed and recognised standards.
• To assist with the day to day management of all fire safety matters across the estate.
• Provide cover for training sessions and arranged appointments in the absence of  team members.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

Policy and Process

• To adhere to your JD
• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
• During the course of your employment you may have access to, see or hear information of a confidential nature and you are required not to disclose such information, particularly that relating to patients and staff.
• In order to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 you must not at any time use personal data held by either Trust for any unauthorised purpose or disclosure such as data to a third party.
• You must not make any disclosure to any unauthorised person or use any confidential information relating to the business affairs of the Trusts, unless expressly authorised to do so by the Trust
• The post holder must co-operate with Management in discharging its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and take reasonable health and safety of themselves and others and to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, employees and visitors
• You are at all times required to carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy and to ensure that staff receive equal treatment throughout their employment with the Trust.
• All staff have a responsibility to report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly and when requested to co-operate with any investigation undertaken.

Performance

• Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings with Direct Manager clear set of objectives and development plans.
• Ensure that you are in compliance with all statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements, ensuring they are up to date and fully compliant.