Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Fire Safety Adviser

The closing date is 03 July 2025

Job summary

The Trust is looking to increase its number of Fire Safety Advisors and is looking for a highly motivated, qualified and enthusiastic person to fill this post and join the fire safety team, working across the Trust. This position will assist the fire safety team in delivering a full service across the Trust in relation to fire safety and general team objectives.This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual to enhance and promote sound fire safety practice across a diverse and changing estate.You will be required to travel across sites and therefore it is essential that you have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for travel between workplaces is essential and this must be stated clearly that you meet this in the supporting information section along with your other supporting information.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive and creative team, dedicated to providing a high-quality service. You will be responsible for advising on technical and legislative matters and for monitoring the state of fire safety in all Trust premises, leased and PFI premises and any areas of non-Trust owned premises occupied by SPFT.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive, inclusive and professional fire management and training services for the Trust, providing expert advice on all fire related matters, to ensure the Trust meets its statutory obligations.Undertake fire risk assessments and reviews on trust occupied premises in accordance with trust audit programme.Provide recommendations and prioritise action plans in respect of fire safety improvements. Promote a working environment and culture that actively improves fire safety and compliance with agreed standards of safety, effectiveness and patient/ service user experience throughout the Trust.Deliver training to staff of all disciplines and levels on fire related matters where necessary in accordance with NHS best practice and guidance.Working for Estates & FacilitiesEstates and Facilities fire safety team provide an advisory service by supporting Trust management and staff by promoting a positive fire safety culture within the organisation.

You will be responsible for providing fire safety services utilising professional skills, leadership and specialist expert knowledge on matters concerning fire safety, undertaking fire risks assessments and other fire related issues to ensure the Trust meets statutory obligations.

About us

We are currently looking to recruit a Fire Safety Advisors on a full-time basis. We will consider alternative working patterns, applicants to need to state on their application forms their preferences so this option can be discussed at interview.

We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

Working in Sussex:

Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed

Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London

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Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-EF-20307

Job locations

Portland House

Richmond Road

Worthing

BN11 1HS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full list of role responsibilities . Please see contact details below:

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full list of role responsibilities . Please see contact details below:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent level of fire safety management competency
Fire safety qualification or an equivalent relevant experience. National occupational standards (NOS) modules in fire safety (level 3) provided by a UK accredited training provider.
Good Level of education

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

An understanding of fire safety within a healthcare environment.
Knowledge of fire safety legislation, standards and best practice documents particularly how it impacts on healthcare premises
In-depth experience/understanding in a fire prevention advisory role, within an NHS or multidisciplinary organisation or similar enforcement role
Ability to develop and delivering training programmes for fire safety training including IT based
Ability to undertake fire risk assessment and create action plans conforming to the relevant best practice guidance
An understanding of risk management techniques
Experience of and working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent level of fire safety management competency
Fire safety qualification or an equivalent relevant experience. National occupational standards (NOS) modules in fire safety (level 3) provided by a UK accredited training provider.
Good Level of education

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

An understanding of fire safety within a healthcare environment.
Knowledge of fire safety legislation, standards and best practice documents particularly how it impacts on healthcare premises
In-depth experience/understanding in a fire prevention advisory role, within an NHS or multidisciplinary organisation or similar enforcement role
Ability to develop and delivering training programmes for fire safety training including IT based
Ability to undertake fire risk assessment and create action plans conforming to the relevant best practice guidance
An understanding of risk management techniques
Experience of and working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010

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).

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