Fire Safety Officer

Job overview

To work closely with the Fire Safety Manager to ensure that good standards of fire safety are implemented and maintained across the large and complex estate of the Trust.

To assist in ensuring legislative compliance and the continuing development and provision of a safe environment for staff, patients and the public.

To act as a resource and liaise with managers and staff at all levels within the Trust implementing agreed fire safety standards and initiatives.

Assist with the identification of fire safety priorities and in the overall prioritisation within the Statutory/Regulatory Capital Budget.

To assist in the provision of expert advice and guidance to managers and staff at all levels of the organisation.

To provide technical expertise to the NUH Fire Safety Manager to enable their duties to be fulfilled effectively.

Main duties of the job

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To assist in the provision of professional, technical guidance and advice in relation to the agreed application and interpretation of fire safety legislation and management to all staff and where appropriate to patients and the public.

In conjunction with the NUH Fire Safety Manager develop, maintain and promote a Trust-wide fire safety plan and organisational policy which influences and directs actions within the Clinical Groups and Corporate Directorate. Monitor the implementation of the plan and systematically audit compliance with legislation across the Trust.

Establish effective, complex communication systems and working relationships that engage managers and staff and their representatives in fire safety. Demonstrate skills in persuasion, motivation, influence and negotiation.

As directed maintain effective working relationships with the enforcing authorities, and manage fire inspections and audit visits and the development of relevant action plans.

As directed utilise and statistically analyse data to identify Trust-wide trends. Undertake specific studies and assessments in relation to significant issues and when required produce reports for the NUH Fire Safety Manager that summarises and explains annual activity, trends or specific fire safety issues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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