Band 5
Main area
Fire Safety Trainer / Advisor
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time hours per week
Job ref
Site
Latham Park
Town
Par
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/03/2026 23:59
Interview date
16/03/2026
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.
Strategic Themes
Great Care
* Care based on what matters to people.
* Care provided at home or close to home.
* Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
* Prevention and alternatives to hospital.
Great Organisation
* Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
* Technology enabled care.
* Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
* Safe, efficient, effective and productive.
Great People
* A place people love to work and feel valued.
* Living our values with staff (all voices count).
* Attract, grow and develop talent.
* Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.
Great Partner
* Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
* Joined-up community services.
* Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
* Reduce our impact on the environment.
At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job overview
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
* Cornwall Foundation Trust
* Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
* Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Fire safety Training is essential in ensuring that fire prevention and emergency action plans can be put into practice and that staff can safely evacuate staff/patients and visitors in the event of fire. This role will support the Trust in achieving that aim, and meet the legal duty imposed through the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005.
Main duties of the job
To develop and implement the Fire Safety / Fire Warden training programme, working with the fire safety officer. To submit training updates and reports to the estates and facilities health and safety manager To produce training materials. To maintain your working knowledge of relevant legislation, and national/local policies.
To support the Trust to develop a positive fire safety culture across the organisation.
Working for our organisation
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a person centred organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Understand the principles of fire safety and deliver training, ensuring the development of our staff members and the safety of or premises.
To analyse and interpret relevant legislation, national and local policies in relation to fire safety training in the NHS and using this information, update and re-design fire safety training sessions that are easily understood by non fire safety specialists.
Communicate the requirements of fire safety in a language that suits the audience and ensure their understanding of the importance of the message delivered. To ensure training sessions are delivered to all levels of staff in such a manner to ensure participants fully understand what is expected of them.
Support the Fire Safety Officer and deputise in their absence.
To contribute to the development of policies and procedures for fire safety in the Trust.
Provide accurate reports as requested for meetings, committees, directorates and external agencies.
Develop and maintain the Training Needs Analysis for fire safety training.
To work with the Fire Safety Officer to ensure that training meets the requirements of individual Trust fire safety strategies.
To witness and report on the effectiveness of local fire safety management including fire drills and to recommend remedial action where necessary.
To carry out audits as necessary, commensurate with the role.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential criteria
* IOSH or Higher Safety Qualification.
* Certificated Qualification in Training/Teaching or extensive experience in preparation, delivering training
Desirable criteria
* Membership of Professional organisation i.e. Institute of Fire Prevention Officers
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Knowledge & experience of relevant legislation, statutory obligations & requirements in relation to Fire Safety, including fire risk management, use of firefighting equipment and evacuation processes
Desirable criteria
* Experience of Fire Safety training within the NHS
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
* Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
* Protected CPD time for registered staff
* Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
* Leadership and Management development programmes
* Coaching and mentoring opportunities
* A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
* Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
* A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
* Individual professional development programmes
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
* Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
* Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
* Free DBS checks where required
* Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
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