Health, Safety and Fire Manager

at  London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

As part of a small team, the Health, Safety & Fire Managers are responsible for the efficient operation, planning and development of the Health, Safety and Fire Safety Services across the Trust, ensuring that these functions are carried out to nationally agreed and recognised standards for the benefit of patients, visitors and staff.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two suitably qualified, experienced and motivated Health, Safety and Fire Managers to join the Health, Safety and Fire Team within the Compliance, Fire and Health and Safety Department within the Estates & Facilities Directorate at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.
As part of a small team, the Health, Safety & Fire Managers are responsible for the efficient operation, planning and development of the Health, Safety and Fire Safety Services across the Trust, ensuring that these functions are carried out to nationally agreed and recognised standards for the benefit of patients, visitors and staff.
The post will be covering all of London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust premises, with the post base split between Northwick Park & St Mark’s Hospital and Ealing Hospital. The post will be required to work and travel across all Trust premises.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Estates & Facilities (Compliance, Fire and Health and Safety), the successful applicant will have extensive knowledge of and experience in all health, safety and fire matters, be highly motivated and organised with the ability to deliver advice
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

JOB SUMMARY

As part of a small team, the post holder is responsible for the efficient operation, planning and development of the health, safety and fire services, ensuring that these functions are carried out to nationally agreed and recognised standards for the benefit of patients, visitors and staff.
The post holder is to be responsible for the day-to-day management of all operational, health, safety and fire matters within the Trust.
The post holder will provide specialist health and safety advice on a day-to-day basis and fulfil the role of a competent person in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974.
The post holder will provide independent advice to the Trust on the interpretation and application of all relevant health and safety regulations.
The post holder will have autonomy to work within agreed boundaries and execute actions necessary to manage the service.
The post holder will lead on the development and implementation of health, safety and fire policies and plans within the Trust. They will have responsibility for supporting their practical implementation throughout the Trust.
The post holder will work closely with all Directorates Trustwide to ensure effective health, safety and fire within the Trust.
The post holder will work closely with contractors to ensure that all aspects of health, safety and fire appertaining to the contract are adhered to.
The post holder will assist the Head of Health, Safety, Fire and Compliance in the implementation of the Trust’s Corporate Health and Safety Policy and Health, Safety, Security and Environment Strategy, ensuring the Trust meets it legislative compliance requirements.
The post holder will provide advice and support to staff dealing with RIDDOR reportable incidents and to initiate and co-ordinate the investigation and follow-up of RIDDOR reportable incidents, providing regular briefings as appropriate and facilitating learning throughout the organisation.
The post holder will lead within their defined area in the investigation of Datix reports in relation to non-clinical incident reports, including inputting of data, searches and compilation of reports.
The post holder will develop, maintain and deliver health, safety and fire training throughout the Trust.
The post holder will provide health, safety and fire reports, statistics and information as required, including through the interrogation of the Trust’s Datix system and including requests for Freedom in Information

Please refer the Job description for details