Overview
To provide professional advice for Fire Safety on behalf of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust as agreed with the Chief Executive through the Executive Director responsible for Fire Safety. Responsible for fire safety training of all staff throughout the Trust and other service providers on Trust property by constantly devising and improving training and evacuation methods commensurate to particular departments. Provide informed advice on Fire Strategies to the Trust on its development across its Estate.
Key Responsibilities
* The post holder will form part of a multi-disciplinary team whose role is to provide the best possible Fire Safety Service to Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. A good working relationship with Departmental Managers will be essential to the achievement of the Fire Safety Manager's objectives.
* The post holder provides specialist advice and guidance on fire safety matters across the Trust, interpreting current legislation.
* The post holder is responsible for reporting on fire safety matters internally and externally.
* The post holder will line manage the Fire Safety Advisor.
* Guided by policy documents such as NHS Firecode and The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the post holder has a significant amount of discretion in interpreting in relation to local conditions.
* Hold fire bleep and respond, when available, to all fire alarm activations.
* Manage the Fire Safety Budget.
* Manage and monitor contracts with external contractors for the provision, maintenance and testing of fire alarm systems and other fire equipment such as extinguishers.
Benefits
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Our Vision & Mission
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Diversity
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
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