The Estates Hard FM Team is responsible for the day to day repairs, PPM and operational testing for a wide range of building services and equipment located in the Trust.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Fire Officer to act as a focus for all fire, health and safety matters in the organisation with accountability for fire safety matters reporting up to the Site Director of Estates and Facilities Management (Director with fire safety responsibility).
You will be a positive team member with a can‑do attitude and the provision of competent advice, assisting (and where required to the Group Fire Safety) in providing and maintaining levels of fire precaution within Trust premises in line with NHS Health Technical Memorandum 05:01 (HTM05:01) requirements, and maintaining good relationships with the Local Fire Brigade.
As the competent person for fire, you will ensure that the Trust complies with all aspects of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) legislation and will work closely with all relevant parties within the hospital and externally to ensure the provision of a fire‑safe environment for patients, staff and visitors and to facilitate sustained care and well‑being in relation to fire safety.
Furthermore, as the Fire Officer, you will act as the direct contact with the London Fire Brigade (LFB), in relation to fire safety matters and information for the benefit of operational firefighting.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one‑size‑fits‑all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive; if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
The Fire Safety Advisor acts as a focus for all fire safety matters in the organisation with accountability for fire safety matters reporting up to the Site Director of Estates and Facilities Management (Director with fire safety responsibility).
By the provision of competent advice, assisting (and where required to the Group Fire Safety) in providing and maintaining levels of fire precaution within Trust premises in line with NHS Health Technical Memorandum 05:01 (HTM05:01) requirements, and maintaining good relationships with the Local Fire Brigade.
As the competent person for fire, the post holder will ensure that the Trust complies with all aspects of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) legislation and will work closely with all relevant parties within the hospital and externally to ensure the provision of a fire‑safe environment for patients, staff and visitors and to facilitate sustained care and well‑being in relation to fire safety.
Additionally, the post holder will provide support as the site Health and Safety advisor and ensure that the Trust fulfils its obligations under the Health and Safety and Work Act 1974.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm‑free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
For further details/informal visits contact: Name: M. Brabazon, Job title: Senior Head of Estates, Email address: m.brabazon@nhs.net, Telephone number: 02073639267.
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