Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Areas/Tasks

To provide expert advice and management in the interpretation and application of the provisions of legislation, Fire code and other official documentation in respect of fire safety in UHNM premises.

To advise management (at all levels, including senior management teams) of their initial and continuing responsibilities in respect of their designated premises requiring risk assessments under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and maintaining the necessary provisions following inspection on behalf of management.

To undertake complex and highly detailed risk inspections using the techniques of

Fire code: HTM 05 series.  This includes the identification and assessment of fire risks in healthcare premises.  Based on these assessments, reports will be provided to management recommending prioritised actions in respect of fire safety improvements.

To liaise with Estates staff and planning teams, local building control and Fire Authorities in

the specification of Fire precautions in proposed new and existing premises including the co-ordination of meetings.

To manage and supervise adequate provision, siting and effective maintenance of all first aid fire-fighting equipment, fire safety signs and fire notices.

To be the lead and have overall responsibility for the maintenance of accurate records of fires and unwanted fire signals.  This includes inputting the records into a National database for Healthcare premises.

Responsible for the compilation of comprehensive end of year statistics for use in Annual Trust Reports.

To be lead investigator for UHNM Trust for fires and unwanted fire signals including investigating fires that occur in suspicious circumstances in conjunction with local fire and police authorities.

To ensure that the presence and activities of contractors working on site do not subvert fire precautions in existing premises.

Ensures that fire exits, fire escapes and associated exit routes are regularly maintained and remain free from obstruction.  This includes spot check inspections.

Ensures that fire alarms and first aid fire fighting equipment are regularly maintained and tested.

To be responsible for a regular programme of inspections of all Trust premises including all wards, theatres, roof spaces, basements and ducts, plant rooms, outpatient areas and offices.

Responsible for responding to all complaints relating to fire safety matters including equipment, signage, procedures and policies.

To implement Trust fire safety policies across the UHNM.  To produce fire safety procedures specific to each building/working area and its occupancy.