Job Overview
To deliver the fire safety strategy for the Trust and ensure that PAHT complies with all elements of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Main Duties
* Work closely with and support the H&S Manager/Project Team to provide effective fire safety management throughout the Trust.
* Undertake fire audits, risk assessments, production of action plans and conduct fire drills.
* Liaise on fire matters in relation to project development work to ensure compliance with the RRFSO.
* Act as mentor to the Assistant Fire Advisor and fire safety trainer in fire safety matters.
* Serve as an expert in the field of fire, offering advice and guidance to third parties, facilitating and educating staff as required.
* Identify training needs and assist in tailoring training provisions to the specific requirements of differing services and staff.
* Be agile in working, primarily based at PAHT, with the requirement to work at other sites if needed.
Detailed Responsibilities
* Provide professional advice to staff and management within the Trust on fire precaution issues.
* Carry out fire audits and risk assessment reviews, use Trust IT systems, prepare and distribute action plans, and monitor and follow up as necessary.
* Work closely with managers to achieve fire safety objectives in relation to capital and planned or unplanned maintenance work.
* Liaise with the Local Authority/Fire and Rescue Service for building inspections, investigation of fire outbreaks, implementation of the Fire Code, and Trust policies, and network with other trusts and organisations on fire safety issues.
* Liaise with Building Control leads for the council to ensure compliance with fire standards in building projects where applicable.
* Ensure adequate records of all fire‑related incidents are kept and necessary reports are prepared for senior management and NHS Estates.
* Ensure that all areas, specifically those occupied by service users, have documented and agreed evacuation procedures that preserve the safety of occupants in the event of a fire alert.
* Compile and prepare data relating to fire issues for the Fire Safety Group and other ad hoc reports.
* Support the overarching health, safety and resilience strategy by liaising with Trust Estates Managers to ensure fire alarm system logbooks are checked and maintenance records are available for independent inspection.
* Establish and review Fire Safety Policies and Procedures for all Trust properties.
* Provide adequate fire‑fighting equipment, maintain and test it in accordance with manufacturer and DOH recommendations, and keep a register of all tests.
* Advise on all fire precaution requirements in new and existing buildings within the Trust, liaising with appropriate consultants and external bodies as required.
* Maintain record drawings of premises showing fire compartmentation, alarms, emergency lighting, etc., and ensure they are updated whenever necessary.
* Ensure that current fire compliance and other documentation for Trust properties are maintained and updated in line with changes.
* Manage a programme of fire drills throughout Trust premises.
* Undergo any appropriate training required to meet the needs of the role.
* Inform senior management on day‑to‑day issues, including outcomes on specific tasks or objectives.
* Identify significant fire safety‑related issues for Estates/Facilities and make management aware of their importance.
* Work with the Trust Emergency Planning team to provide emergency fire plans as required.
* Collaborate with other managers on group objectives, operational issues, and cover during holidays or absences.
* Undertake fire lectures out of hours as part of normal weekly hours.
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