fire safety advisor

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Trainee Fire Safety Adviser to enhance fire safety standards across its facilities. You will advise on fire risks, train staff, and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. This role involves inspecting properties, maintaining fire equipment, and delivering training sessions to promote fire safety awareness. The ideal candidate will possess a B5-level fire safety qualification and be committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety within the Trust's environments.

Qualifications

• Possession of a B5-level fire safety qualification; progression to B6 possible.
• Qualifications from overseas must be officially translated.
• Visa applicants must have six months remaining at the start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert fire safety advice and conduct inspections.
• Train staff at all levels on fire safety.
• Advise management on fire safety regulations.
• Supervise fire-fighting equipment and signage.
• Maintain records of fire events and alarms.
• Prepare annual fire safety statistics.
• Regularly check fire exits and equipment.
• Respond to fire safety complaints.
• Deliver fire-awareness training to staff.
• Create information databases and spreadsheets.

Education

B5-level fire safety qualification

Job description

Overview

As a Trainee Fire Safety Adviser you will work on behalf of the Trust to deliver a safe environment with minimum fire risk, enabling the highest standards of clinical care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on all fire‑related matters and carry out inspections and risk assessments on all Trust properties.
• Train staff of all disciplines and levels on core fire safety training.
• Advise management at all levels, including senior teams, of their responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and maintain provisions following inspection.
• Supervise the siting, maintenance and effective operation of first‑aid fire‑fighting equipment, fire safety signs and fire notices.
• Maintain accurate records of fires and unwanted fire signals, inputting them into the national Healthcare premises database.
• Compile comprehensive end‑of‑year statistics for the annual Trust reports.
• Ensure fire exits, fire escapes and associated exit routes are regularly maintained and remain unobstructed, conducting spot‑check inspections.
• Ensure fire alarms and first‑aid firefighting equipment are regularly maintained and tested.
• Respond to all complaints related to fire safety matters, including equipment, signage, procedures and policies.
• Plan and deliver fire‑awareness presentations to all staff, promoting a pro‑fire preventative culture.
• Devise and deliver a programme of fire safety training for all Trust staff and contractors.
• Create databases and spreadsheets for the storage of specialist information.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Possession of a B5‑level fire safety qualification; successful completion of a structured development programme will lead to progression to B6.
• Qualifications obtained overseas must be accompanied by an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly NARIC).
• Applicants on a visa must have at least six months remaining on the visa at the time of the start date (not applicable to a Skilled Worker Visa).
• New recruits are required to pay for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and administrative fee prior to starting.

Application Process

All correspondence will be sent to the email address you used to apply; please check your inbox regularly. Applicants must provide email addresses for referees covering the last three years of employment.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Location

Based across two sites: Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford.