This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or grow a career in fire safety within a healthcare environment. No prior fire safety experience is required. We’re seeking an individual who is:
Key Attributes
* Motivated by challenge and eager to learn.
* Calm under pressure, especially in high-risk or emergency situations.
* Organised and methodical, with strong planning and time management skills.
* A confident communicator, able to engage with staff across all levels and deliver clear, effective messages.
You’ll be joining a small but dedicated fire safety team committed to maintaining high standards across a complex hospital estate. The role offers hands‑on experience, training, and the opportunity to progress within the Trust.
The Fire Safety Advisor Assistant (FSAA) will support the Fire Safety Manager (FSM) and Fire Safety Advisor (FSA) in advising and supporting all matters relating to the organisation’s fire detection systems, fire safety training, fire strategies and fire safety compliance. The FSAA assists with fire safety compliance and helps reduce fire‑related risks.
Responsibilities
* Office administration duties, organisation, and efficiency of operations.
* Assist the Fire team in conducting fire risk assessments.
* Assist the Fire team in all fire training throughout the Trust.
* Attend and assist the Fire team in all fire alarm activations.
* Assist the Fire team when filling out reports and Datix incidents.
* Assist the Fire team in updating fire risk assessment forms, proof‑reading and taking notes at meetings.
* Work towards gaining a Level 3 Fire Safety Advisor qualification.
* Work both individually and as part of a team.
* Complete multi‑level administrative tasks in a professional and timely manner.
* Communicate confidently at all levels; excellent telephone manner is essential.
* Keep accurate records of all fire incidents, investigate suspicious incidents in conjunction with local Fire and Police Authorities under supervision.
* Provide copying/printing and scanning services.
* Perform any other reasonable management requests.
* Fire Safety Training: Assist in delivering fire safety training to clinical and non‑clinical staff, including fire wardens and evacuation aids like ski pads.
* Fire Risk Assessments: Assist in conducting, recording, and reporting fire risk assessments across Trust premises.
* Fire Drills & Equipment: Assist in organising fire drills and ensure maintenance/testing of alarms, extinguishers, and escape lighting.
* Audits & Inspections: Assist in carrying out fire safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies.
* Policy Support: Help review and update fire safety policies, protocols, and emergency action plans.
* Incident Investigation: Support investigations into fire‑related incidents and liaise with enforcement authorities when needed.
* Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of training, inspections, and incidents for reporting and compliance.
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa; therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.
This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Apr 2026.
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