Fire Safety Advisor (Fire Risk Assessment)

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Fire Safety Advisor to act as the Trust's Authorised Person (Fire) for Fire Risk Assessment. You will support a major fire safety improvement programme across acute and community estates, reporting to the Head of Fire Safety and collaborating with executive leadership.

Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments under HTM 05-01/05-03 and PAS 79, delivering training, liaising with authorities, and contributing to governance

Qualifications

• Experience conducting fire risk assessments and coordinating safety reviews.

Responsibilities

• Undertake, record and review fire risk assessments applying HTM 05-03 Part K and PAS 79 methodology, and produce clear, risk-based action plans that are communicated to and agreed with responsible managers.
• Carry out fire safety audits and inspections, monitoring fire doors, fire dampers, detection and alarm systems, extinguishers, signage and compartmentation, and contributing to improvement plans.
• Provide competent technical advice on fire safety legislation, Firecode, Building Regulations and Trust policy, including support for local evacuation plans and PEEPs.
• Liaise with enforcing authorities and external advisers, supporting the Fire Safety Manager in responding to regulatory enquiries.
• Support incident response and investigation, including fire alarm activations, unwanted fire signals and fire-related incidents, contributing to reduction strategies and to reports for committees and governance groups.
• Deliver fire safety training and evacuation drills, including bespoke sessions where assessment findings indicate additional risk, and maintain accurate training records.
• Provide fire risk assessment input into capital, refurbishment and minor works projects, reviewing designs and specifications against Firecode and Building Regulations, and supporting Regulation 38 handover and golden thread information requirements.
• Maintain accurate assessment and audit records on Trust compliance systems and contribute to fire safety performance reporting

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Job description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Advisor to be the Trusts Authorised Person (Fire) - Fire Risk Assessment under HTM 05-01 This is a great opportunity to be part of the Trust's fire safety function at a pivotal time, supporting a significant programme of fire safety improvement, estate renewal and regulatory compliance. Working on behalf of the Director of Estates & Facilities through the Head of Fire Safety, and supporting Executive and Board-level assurance, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety of our patients, staff and visitors across our acute and community estate.

• Undertake, record and review fire risk assessments applying HTM 05-03 Part K and PAS 79 methodology, and produce clear, risk-based action plans that are communicated to and agreed with responsible managers.
• Carry out fire safety audits and inspections, monitoring fire doors, fire dampers, detection and alarm systems, extinguishers, signage and compartmentation, and contributing to improvement plans.
• Provide competent technical advice on fire safety legislation, Firecode, Building Regulations and Trust policy , including support for local evacuation plans and PEEPs.
• Liaise with enforcing authorities and external advisers, supporting the Fire Safety Manager in responding to regulatory enquiries.
• Support incident response and investigation, including fire alarm activations, unwanted fire signals and fire-related incidents, contributing to reduction strategies and to reports for committees and governance groups.
• Deliver fire safety training and evacuation drills, including bespoke sessions where assessment findings indicate additional risk, and maintain accurate training records.
• Provide fire risk assessment input into capital, refurbishment and minor works projects, reviewing designs and specifications against Firecode and Building Regulations, and supporting Regulation 38 handover and golden thread information requirements.
• Maintain accurate assessment and audit records on Trust compliance systems and contribute to fire safety performance reporting

Why Work With Us

This is more than a fire safety role. It is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to patient safety and help shape the future of a large and ambitious NHS organisation. You'll join a supportive Estates and Facilities leadership team, work closely with senior clinical and corporate leaders, and lead a high-profile programme that has direct visibility at Board level. The role has been identified as a key part of strengthening the Trust's fire safety capability and assurance arrangements. Browse our interactive candidate book to find out more about our services and what it's like to work with us. Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: [e-mail] Job title: Head of Improvement Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01803 654120