Fire Safety Manager

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries. We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored., + Working closely with our client base, IPCC, clinical users, and external organisations (fire) you will support the Director of Operations and Head of Estates in meeting legislative obligations and deputise across a full range of duties. Responsible for reviewing on-going performance levels from data/reports produced by the Facilities Management Information System /Quality Assurance system. Initiating appropriate actions to ensure agreed performance standards are maintained including if necessary, producing and implementing service improvement plans

• Responsibility for the service activity for ensuring compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation and site-specific health, safety and welfare policies.
• Maintain formal and informal communications with Ward/Departmental Managers related to service activities.
• Use of IT systems to provide/monitor data within the Quality Assurance and other management reporting systems.
• Undertake Performance Reviews including the identification of training and development needs for staff.
• Any other appropriate duties as requested by Head of Estates and/ or the Director of Operations
The post holder will have responsibility for the overall monitoring and management fire safety services for Atlas, covering a range of sites, both acute and community based, across a number of locations.Working for our organisation As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire. Our teams ensure our clients properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trusts frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision. Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people. Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information Please note this role will be on an ATLAS contract, not an NHS contract. This advert will close when sufficient applications have been received., To be the Fire AP for the Fire Safety service and appoint Skilled Persons and Competent Persons as required. Ensuring all contractual requirements are met in relation to response and delivery of KPI's and reactive activities. To undertake all mandatory Fire Safety training for Atlas and Client staff on an annual basis and in accordance with RRO (Fire) and HTM 05 To undertake ward and departmental fire risk assessments for Atlas and the Client in accordance with RRO (Fire) and HTM 05 Carry out risk assessments and draw up fire plans Liaise with local fire services Investigate incidents Train fire wardens Train staff in fire prevention and evacuation drills Organise spot checks around the sites Arrange regular fire alarm tests and fire drills Represent the department at appropriate internal functions and meetings the Trust at appropriate external functions and meetings. Carry out complex diagnostic work to resolve operational issues and needs regarding fire safety matters. Control of Specialist Sub Contractors and recommending/advising of relevant contractors that may be engaged in fire safety requirements for Atlas. Allocation of work for the team for both planned and reactive fire safety management as appropriate Production of reports as required for Atlas OMG, Client Performance meetings and Board, and the Trust and as part of corporate governance reporting framework, in relation to fire safety matters. Ensure all relevant records are kept up to date. To provide guidance and identify the necessary training for staff and apprentices in order to develop additional skills to improve the person's abilities and overall effectiveness. Ensure good communication channels between Atlas and the Client/organisation in relation to fire safety specialist advice. Provision of fire safety advice to Atlas Clients and the team, aiding in resolution of enquiries or problems that may occur To advise the Atlas SLT and Board on the effectiveness of Trust KPI's additions, deletions, or alterations for Fire safety. To ensure statutory compliance regarding ire safety and that appropriate records are maintained.

The successful post holder will work in a small team of fire safety and health and safety specialists in managing KPIs for fire safety. Duties include providing advice and guidance on fire safety legislation, the identification and mitigation of fire risks, advising on effective control measures, monitoring performance and communicating key lessons learnt as a result of fire incidents, advising service users on management of fire incidents and unwanted fire signals and presenting information to Atlas customers, end users and clinical teams. You will lead as the Appointed Person (AP) on fire safety, advising on all fire safety matters. Regularly reviewing and improving safety strategy, policies, procedures and standards to ensure they reflect current legislative and operational requirements. You will need good IT skills and ability to produce and present reports to Client meetings. You will be expected to develop a good working knowledge of the sites within the estate, and of outsourced service providers who deliver services to those sites.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

If the role you have applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this as part of your pre-employment checks. Please note, you will be required to repay the cost on appointment. This will be collected via a salary deduction. You can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months from your salary or as a one-off payment on commencement in post. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £25.50, Standard DBS check £25.50 and Enhanced DBS check £53.50. You are encouraged where possible, to register for the DBS update service. This is an annual registration fee of £16. By registering for the update service you will not have the additional cost of repeated disclosures. Should you withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. By submitting an application for this vacancy you are confirming your agreement to the above in the event you are successfully appointed. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here. Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be judged against this. Please note that every effort will be made to keep the vacancy live until published closing date, though there may be instances where such interest is generated, that for administrative reasons the post may close earlier. Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking. The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.