Head of Fire Safety

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Fire Safety. The successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of fire safety for patients and staff, develop fire safety systems, and lead a team of fire safety managers. Strong leadership and fire safety management experience are essential. The role involves strategic guidance and conducting fire safety audits, contributing to patient and staff safety across the Trust.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire safety management in a healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a team effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting to the Management Board.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of fire safety culture within the Trust.
• Manage Fire Safety Managers and develop fire safety systems.
• Conduct audits and inspections on fire safety systems.

Skills

Fire safety management

Audit and inspection skills

Strategic guidance

Team leadership

Education

Relevant degree in Safety or Fire Management

Job description

Overview

The key function of the Head of Fire Safety is to provide the professional expertise to enable East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust to achieve the highest possible standards of patient and staff fire safety.

The post holder will lead and promote the development of a positive Fire safety culture within East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust and 2gether Support Solutions by developing and implementing the fire safety systems and policies, ensuring a relevant training programme is provided, performing audits and inspections, and maintaining a programme of fire risk assessments. The post holder will report on fire safety matters to relevant personnel and committees, provide emergency attendance when required, and support the continual improvement of Fire safety arrangements and systems in both organisations.

You will manage the Fire Safety Managers and work with the Health & Safety team as appropriate. The post holder will prepare reports with recommendations to present to the Management Board and will attend meetings as and when required.

Lead in the delivery and development of the organisation’s Fire Safety Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead in the development, achievement and evaluation of the Safety Strategy and associated plans and objectives
• Work with the designated departments and teams
• Recommend strategies including capital investment and revenue requirements to prioritise risks and ensure compliance. This will include engagement and guidance with the project management of new or improved fire safety installations in accordance with Building Regulations and the relevant Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs).
• Provide strategic guidance and technical advice on fire safety issues and related procedures at all sites. This requires dealing with staff in all roles from Board level down throughout the organisation.
• 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) in association with the relevant Estates Team.
• Be an active and effective member of the Safety Team.

Manage the fire Safety Team and support the Associate Director of Safety in a number of the following areas (as agreed):

About the Trust

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.

Important

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

To Apply

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Stuart Hammerton
Job title: Associate Director of Safety
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07971096095