Job summary
The post holder will be formally appointed in line with Health Technical Memorandum 05-01: Managing Healthcare Fire Safety. As the Trust's 'competent person', they will be responsible for providing professional advice and support to the Head of Estates to ensure that the Trust complies with regulatory requirements, especially the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 05/01/2026 and the proposed interview date is 19/01/2026.
Main duties of the job
Some of the key responsibilities are listed here, for further information, please see the full Job Description
- Providing expert technical advice on the application and interpretation of fire safety guidance, including Health Fire Code and other legislative/regulatory requirements, especially the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
- Implementing initiatives in line with the strategic approach to fire safety management.
- Supporting the Trust's approach to fire safety in line with the requirements of Standards for Better Health including the overseeing of audits as necessary and the implementation of risk mitigation and improvement programmes as required
- Liaising with local authorities and fire services across the trust boundaries as required
- Maintaining strong links with other mental health providers to benchmark performance and to ensure that the Trust is following best practice in fire risk management
- Ensuring policy and procedural alignment between the Trust and other partner organisations and proposing changes when appropriate
- Undertaking management of Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and reviewing current FRAs where necessary.
- Investigating and analysing reported fire incidents on the Trusts electronic incident reporting system
- Planning, co-ordinating and monitoring a programme of annual fire drills and fire safety training programmes for all staff within the Trust.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience of working at this level
- Graduate of the Institute of Fire Engineers or Diploma Level 3 in Fire Safety (Grad IFE)
- National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (Tech IOSH)
Desirable
- Institute of Fire Engineers Chartered
- Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Chartered/NEBOSH Diploma
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Experience as a Fire Safety Inspector or in a Station/ Watch Manager role or as a fire safety advisor
- Evidence of leadership and management of change, particularly of culture and working practices
- Demonstrable understanding of general and specific statutory requirements within the fire safety arena.
Desirable
- Previous experience of enforcing the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 as a fire safety inspector
- Change management - experience in developing and implanting new approaches and initiatives
- Negotiating and influencing experience on a wide range of issues
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering Fire Safety training at all levels.
- Experience of undertaking Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs)
- Experience of reviewing building plans and specifications of fire safety compliance.
- Experience of dealing with regulatory authorities e.g., fire service, HSE or CQC
Desirable
- Experience of healthcare fire safety
- Experience of Mental Health fire safety
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience of working at this level
- Graduate of the Institute of Fire Engineers or Diploma Level 3 in Fire Safety (Grad IFE)
- National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (Tech IOSH)
Desirable
- Institute of Fire Engineers Chartered
- Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Chartered/NEBOSH Diploma
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Experience as a Fire Safety Inspector or in a Station/ Watch Manager role or as a fire safety advisor
- Evidence of leadership and management of change, particularly of culture and working practices
- Demonstrable understanding of general and specific statutory requirements within the fire safety arena.
Desirable
- Previous experience of enforcing the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 as a fire safety inspector
- Change management - experience in developing and implanting new approaches and initiatives
- Negotiating and influencing experience on a wide range of issues
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering Fire Safety training at all levels.
- Experience of undertaking Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs)
- Experience of reviewing building plans and specifications of fire safety compliance.
- Experience of dealing with regulatory authorities e.g., fire service, HSE or CQC
Desirable
- Experience of healthcare fire safety
- Experience of Mental Health fire safety
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.
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.
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).
