Specific Responsibilities: Clinical Responsibilities: to include level of responsibility for: Act as the direct contact with the Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) and London Fire Brigade (LFB) in relation to fire safety matters and information for the benefit of operational firefighting. Through regular meetings, develop and maintain communication links with representatives of LFB, providing information relating to the state of the fire safety measure and findings of the Fire Risk Assessments when required. Work with all members of the Trust to ensure a safe and healthy environment (fire) for the Trust to meet its responsibilities under the Health and Social Care (H&SC) Act 2008 and to meet the standards of the Code of Practice, which encompasses the H&SC Act; Regulation 12 Safe Treatment and Care and Regulation 15 Premises and Equipment. Provide and receive complex information regarding fire safety legislation, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, NHS HTM05 Series and other associated fire guidance for the benefit of the Trust.
Implement the Trusts Fire Safety Policy and the underpinning procedures and protocols in line with current legislation and guidance. Undertake fire risk assessments in line with the requirements set out in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, NHS HTM 05 documentation. Liaise with the Resilience Planning Officer and Trust representatives, as well as external organisations to develop, implement and review the organisations fire emergency plan. Know the limits of their capabilities and when necessary seek specialist advice from an Authorising Engineer (Fire) and the Associate Director of Fire and Governance.
Work with the Associate Director of Fire and Governance to develop and maintain an environment, which will reduce the risk of harm to patients/clients, their relatives/carers and other healthcare personnel, through programmes of risk assessments and inspections in compliance with legislative frameworks, education programmes and awareness. Establish and maintain communications and good working relationships to promote and respond to Fire and Safety issues through the Health and Safety Committee and Fire Safety Committee. Plan, implement and monitor the annual fire risk assessments for all sites, linking these to best practice approaches NHS Standards especially those related to Safety and the environment and trust risk assessment policies. Please see attached job description for further information.