Job Overview
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 assist the Fire Safety Manager (FSM) and Fire Safety Advisor (FSA) in advising and supporting the organisation on fire detection systems, training, strategies and compliance.
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 with 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 a Level 3 Fire Safety Advisor qualification.
* Work both individually and as part of a team.
* Maintain accurate records of all fire incidents, investigate fires in suspicious circumstances in conjunction with local fire and police authorities.
* Provide copying, printing and scanning services.
* Other reasonable management requests.
* Assist in delivering fire safety training to clinical and non‑clinical staff, including wardens and evacuation aids.
* Assist in conducting, recording and reporting fire risk assessments across Trust premises.
* Assist in organising fire drills and ensuring maintenance/testing of alarms, extinguishers and escape lighting.
* Assist in carrying out fire safety audits and inspections.
* Help review and update fire safety policies, protocols and emergency action plans.
* Support investigations into fire‑related incidents and liaise with enforcement authorities when needed.
* Maintain accurate records of training, inspections and incidents for reporting and compliance.
Qualifications
* General education to GCSE standard.
* NVQ Level 2, BTEC diploma/certificate, O Level grades A–C or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* 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.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience working in the NHS and at a large Trust with multiple buildings and sites.
* NEBOSH in Fire Safety and Risk Management or working towards it.
* Fire Risk Assessment course at Fire Service College or similar.
* Teaching qualification such as PTTLS, Train the Trainer.
* Knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Experience of working unsupervised and making decisions regarding priorities and actions.
* Ability to communicate well and develop good working relationships with contacts at all levels, both verbal and written.
* Responsible for and committed to meeting standards, timescales, etc.
* Demonstrated communication and presentation skills, excellent report‑writing and attention to detail.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Proven experience of meeting deadlines.
* Experience within a NHS healthcare environment.
* Experience of developing joint and collaborative working with local health and commercial partners.
* Experience of public sector procurement and tendering procedures.
* Management of technical staff in a clinical environment – desirable rather than essential.
Benefits / Working for Us
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 and 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 makes a difference. You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people and do things you’d never have done. You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold and help innovate to keep improving things.
Equality and Diversity
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operating a Zero‑Tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from BAME communities, as we have identified under‑representation of BAME employees. Appointments are made on merit. We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please contact the recruitment team if you require adjustments.
Additional Information
* Salary is for full‑time hours; pro‑rata if <37.5 hours per week.
* DBS checks will be carried out; costs may be recovered from salary.
* Vacancy may close early; apply early to avoid disappointment.
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