Job Summary
The role of the Fire Safety Adviser is to provide competent fire safety advice, in line with current legislation and guidance, to the Trust. The advice provided is to ensure that the Trust meets its legislative requirements, maintains compliance and provides a safe environment, free from fire, for its staff, patients and members of the public.
Main duties
* To uphold the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as amended.
* To maintain statutory requirements dictated by HTM Firecode.
* To provide specialist advice on all aspects of Fire Safety, legal and technical requirements to the Trust and, as necessary, to other stakeholders.
* To support training functions; where necessary, producing, organising and delivering training.
* Ensure all persons and property are protected from risk of Fire.
* Undertake investigations of fire incidents and compile detailed reports as required.
* Carry out any other Fire Safety role, as agreed with the Fire Safety Manager.
About Us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals and is committed to being anti-discriminatory. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Details
* Date posted: 26 February 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year (FTE) or pro-rata for part-time roles
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 339-FD1550-CCC-A
* Job locations: Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB
Job Responsibilities
* Carrying out inspections, risk assessments, audits and research
* Specialist Fire Risk Assessments in line with Trust policy and HTM part K; provide recommendations to overcome failures or improvements
* Inspect contractor activities with regard to Fire Safety
* Investigate and report on the cause of any fire-related incidents and all fire alarm activations; proactively reduce UwFS and false alarms
* Routine monitoring and measuring of fire safety performance and statistics
* Monitor provision, maintenance and effectiveness of fire equipment and protection
* Liaise with external agencies (Fire and Rescue Services, Building Control, HSE, etc.) and prepare reports to external bodies for new buildings or alterations
* Provide Fire Safety Advice and Guidance to senior management, estates technical staff, contractors/capital projects, department/ward managers, and colleagues as a Fire Safety representative
* Fire Safety Training: design, develop, prepare and deliver a wide range of fire safety training to all staff; record attendees and outcomes as needed; organise training dates and locations; support wards/departments with fire safety drills
* Administration: attend Fire Safety meetings; prepare and compile reports related to fire safety and the condition of buildings
* Compile reports with recommendations for safety from Fire and escape provisions of new or altered buildings; maintain/track staff training records; provide training materials as needed
* Liaise with external bodies such as fire and rescue services; use software including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access, Publisher and related systems
* Emergency Response: attend/respond to all Fire alarm actuations, supervise emergency procedures, and, where possible, attend incidents outside normal hours
Person Specification
Shortlisting criteria Essential
* Masters degree or equivalent professional qualification in a discipline relating to fire safety
* Fire risk assessor training and competence
* NEBOSH, L4 Diploma or equivalent fire certificate
* HTM fire risk assessors training HTM 05-03 Part K
* HTM Firecode certifications - HTM 05-01, 05-02, 05-03
* Training qualification
* Member of the national association of healthcare fire officers, Institute of Fire Engineers, Institute of Fire Safety Managers, Institute of Fire Prevention Officers or equivalent
* Experience as a fire advisor/fire manager
* Experience of working in a large organisation and within a complex premises
* Experience of developing and implementing strategies and policies
* Experience of working at corporate/senior level and influencing strategic direction
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience of developing and delivering training to all levels of staff including senior managers
* Experience with Office tools and other software packages
* Experience of managing own workload and that of others
* Ability to problem solve and good communication
* High levels of motivation, pragmatism and innovation; able to provide realistic and appropriate advice
* Strong role model with enthusiasm for managing fire safety; able to work on own initiative
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance to the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
North Bristol NHS Trust
Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB
Website: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk
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