Job post summary
Date posted: 8 September 2025
Pay: £27.98 per hour
Job description:
Job Title: Fire Safety Advisor
Trust: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading RG1 5AN
Shift Pattern: Monday –Friday 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm
Pay: £27.98
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Fire Safety Advisor to join our Estates and Facilities team at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. This is a key role that ensures the safety of our patients, staff, and visitors across all Trust sites.
About the Trust:
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country and the main provider of acute and specialist care services for West Berkshire. With seven sites, the Trust employs approximately 6,500 staff and serves a population of around 1,000,000 people.
Job Duties
· Develop and maintain the Trust’s Fire Safety Policy and Code of Practice
· Lead annual Fire Risk Assessments and ensure remedial actions are implemented
· Chair Fire Safety Group meetings and liaise with Fire Safety Authorising Engineer and Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service
· Support departments with Local Evacuation and Emergency Plans (LEEPs) and training
· Oversee post-incident reviews and implement lessons learned
· Provide expert fire safety advice for new builds and refurbishments
· Monitor fire compliance through audits, KPIs, and the Trust’s Datix system
· Act as Appointed Person (Fire) and manage fire permits
· Supervise and lead the Fire Safety team
· Implement requirements under The Building Safety Act 2022 and liaise with the Building Safety Regulator
What we’re looking for:
· Demonstrable experience in fire safety management within a complex organisation
· In-depth knowledge of fire safety legislation including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
· Strong leadership, communication and report-writing skills
· A relevant fire safety qualification (e.g., Level 4 (HNC) qualification, NEBOSH Fire, IFE, or similar)
· Ability to influence at all levels and promote a positive fire safety culture
· Experience managing fire incidents and audits in healthcare or large estates is highly desirable
· This role is based on-site and may require travel across Trust locations
The benefits we can offer you in return:
· Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
· Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
· First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
· Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
· Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
· Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
· Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
· Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion