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University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Trainee Fire Safety Advisor

The closing date is 30 December 2025

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Job summary

This is a development post for a trainee B5 fire safety advisor progressing to a B6 upon successful completion of a structured development programme.

Main duties of the job

To work on behalf of the Trust to deliver an environment that is safe with a minimum fire risk so that the highest standards of clinical care can be made available to patients.

The Trainee Fire Safety Adviser will provide a comprehensive, inclusive and professional fire management service for the Trust. Provide expert advice on all fire related matters. To carry out inspections and risk assessments on all Trust properties.

To train staff of all disciplines and levels on fire related matters (Core training)

All within a national and NHS fire prevention framework and according to training standards, advice and guidance provided by the Home Office and the NHS.

UHNM has adopted a Lean based improvement methodology. Building capability in our

"Improving Together" approach is a key organisational priority. Delivery of fire safety will provide an opportunity apply this approach in practice. As fire safety advisor, you will be expected to actively support the application of the "Improving Together" approach in delivering the outputs of your role.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

16 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

205-7664922

Job locations

EFP Service, Thornburrow Building

Thornburrow Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To advise management (at all levels, including senior management teams) of their initial and continuing responsibilities in respect of their designated premises requiring risk assessments under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and maintaining the necessary provisions following inspection on behalf of management.
  • To manage and supervise adequate provision, siting and effective maintenance of all first aid fire-fighting equipment, fire safety signs and fire notices.
  • To be the lead and have overall responsibility for the maintenance of accurate records of fires and unwanted fire signals. This includes inputting the records into a National database for Healthcare premises.
  • Responsible for the compilation of comprehensive end of year statistics for use in Annual Trust Reports.
  • Ensures that fire exits, fire escapes and associated exit routes are regularly maintained and remain free from obstruction. This includes spot check inspections.
  • Ensures that fire alarms and first aid fire fighting equipment are regularly maintained and tested.
  • Responsible for responding to all complaints relating to fire safety matters including equipment, signage, procedures and policies.
  • Plan and deliver fire awareness presentations to all staff in order to create and promote a pro fire preventative culture.

  • To devise and deliver a programme of fire safety training for all Trust staff and contractors.

  • Create databases and spread sheets for storage of specialist information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To advise management (at all levels, including senior management teams) of their initial and continuing responsibilities in respect of their designated premises requiring risk assessments under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and maintaining the necessary provisions following inspection on behalf of management.
  • To manage and supervise adequate provision, siting and effective maintenance of all first aid fire-fighting equipment, fire safety signs and fire notices.
  • To be the lead and have overall responsibility for the maintenance of accurate records of fires and unwanted fire signals. This includes inputting the records into a National database for Healthcare premises.
  • Responsible for the compilation of comprehensive end of year statistics for use in Annual Trust Reports.
  • Ensures that fire exits, fire escapes and associated exit routes are regularly maintained and remain free from obstruction. This includes spot check inspections.
  • Ensures that fire alarms and first aid fire fighting equipment are regularly maintained and tested.
  • Responsible for responding to all complaints relating to fire safety matters including equipment, signage, procedures and policies.
  • Plan and deliver fire awareness presentations to all staff in order to create and promote a pro fire preventative culture.

  • To devise and deliver a programme of fire safety training for all Trust staff and contractors.

  • Create databases and spread sheets for storage of specialist information.

Person Specification

Trainee FSA

Essential

  • Degree/Dip in a fire related subject.
  • Knowledge of fire safety, polices, procedures, and practices
  • Specialist training in fire safety and management
  • Extensive experience in fire safety management
  • Prepared to work out of hours as necessary
  • Attend external and internal training as required

Desirable

  • Affiliation to a professional body
  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting
  • Demonstrate maturity in working with multi-skilled groups

Trainee FSA

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving and a logical approach

Desirable

  • H&S certificate
Person Specification

Trainee FSA

Essential

  • Degree/Dip in a fire related subject.
  • Knowledge of fire safety, polices, procedures, and practices
  • Specialist training in fire safety and management
  • Extensive experience in fire safety management
  • Prepared to work out of hours as necessary
  • Attend external and internal training as required

Desirable

  • Affiliation to a professional body
  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting
  • Demonstrate maturity in working with multi-skilled groups

Trainee FSA

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving and a logical approach

Desirable

  • H&S certificate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

EFP Service, Thornburrow Building

Thornburrow Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

EFP Service, Thornburrow Building

Thornburrow Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Fire Safety & Security

Daniel Pender

Daniel.pender@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782676662

Details

Date posted

16 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

205-7664922

Job locations

EFP Service, Thornburrow Building

Thornburrow Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 7QB


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